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February 2025

Compose Yourself! Project Submission Deadline

February 15
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The annual Compose Yourself! Project Workshop is a unique and special opportunity for students to share their compositions with visiting professional composers/teaching artists and receive feedback. Submissions are due by February 15, 2025. Download the submission form here. The Compose Yourself! Project Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1:00-5:00 pm.  

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February Recess

February 16 - February 23
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February Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

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March 2025

HB Artist Series

March 2 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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The HB Artist Series features the exceptional talents of Hoff-Barthelson’s distinguished faculty. Held in Scarsdale, these concerts offer riveting music-making in an intimate setting at affordable prices, showcasing Hoff-Barthelson’s commitment to excellence in music education and performance in Westchester County. Purchase tickets here. General admission is $20; HBMS Students are admitted free of charge. Program and performers are subject to change without notice. PROGRAM Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23 - Amy Beach Violin Sonata, HC. 705 - Henry…

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Cello Master Class with Paul Watkins

March 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita Vamos, violin; Paul Watkins cello; Chelsea Knox, flute; Victor Rosenbaum, piano; and members of the New York Philharmonic. Master classes provide a transformative experience for…

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Composition Master Class: Compose Yourself! Project

March 8 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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The HB Compose Yourself! Project is Hoff-Barthelson’s annual composition Master Class for young composers, directed by HBMS faculty member Derek Cooper and produced in collaboration with Copland House. The HB Compose Yourself! Project provides a rare opportunity for students to receive feedback from renowned, award-winning composers on works that they have written. This year’s guest composers are Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne. View flyer. Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. Nils Vigeland, born in…

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Baroque and Beyond Festival Student Recital

March 13 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Student recital celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.

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Baroque and Beyond Festival Student Recital

March 14 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Student recital celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.

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Baroque and Beyond Festival Student Piano Recital

March 14 @ 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Student recital celebrating keyboard music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands, performed by selected HBMS pianists. Followed by a presentation by harpsichordist and internationally renowned pedagogue and performer of Baroque and contemporary music Arthur Haas. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.

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Baroque and Beyond Festival Student Recital with Suzuki Violins

March 15 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Student recital celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. The recital will include a special performance by students enrolled in the Suzuki Violin Program, under the direction of Barbara Berg. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.  

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Baroque and Beyond Festival Student Recital

March 15 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Baroque and Beyond Festival Logo with ornate decorations, harpsichord, violin and lyre

Student recital celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.

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Baroque and Beyond Festival Student String Recital

March 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Student recital celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands, performed by selected HBMS string players. Followed by a presentation by internationally acclaimed violinist, musicologist, and early music specialist Dr. Alberto Sanna. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.

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Baroque and Beyond Festival Large Ensembles Concert

March 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 468 Rosedale Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605 United States
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Large ensembles concert celebrating celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. Scheduled to perform: Handbells — Donna Elaine, Director Beginner Voices — Yuki Charlesworth, Director Junior Voices — Kathryn Jones, Director Adult Flute Choir — Joseph Piscitelli, Director Flute Club — Donna Elaine, Director The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The…

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Baroque and Beyond Festival Large Ensembles Concert

March 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 468 Rosedale Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605 United States
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Large ensembles concert celebrating celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. Scheduled to perform: Young People's Symphonette — Robert Schwartz, Director Chamber Orchestra — Robert Schwartz, Director Festival Orchesta — Leandro Gazineo, Director The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation. Performers and program subject to change. Suggested…

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Family Concert

March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Smiling Family of Musicians

Each year Hoff-Barthelson provides a delightful opportunity for family members – students, siblings, parents, grandparents, cousins – to perform together at our Family Concert. This event stands out as one of our most beloved community gatherings at the School, offering an evening filled with joyful music-making in a relaxed atmosphere. For those unable to attend in person, the concert will be live-streamed on YouTube, allowing relatives from distant locations to share in the experience. Please talk to your teacher or…

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Chamber Music Masterworks with Musicians of the NY Philharmonic

March 30 @ 2:30 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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$35
Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency

Join us for a pre-concert reception to meet the artists, followed by a thrilling afternoon of chamber music performed by musicians from the New York Philharmonic as part of the School's Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency. The concert will start at 3:15 pm. General admission: $35 Purchase tickets here. Program: Moszkowski Suite for Two Violins and Piano Anna Rabinova, violin Audrey Wright, violin Yalin Chi, piano Haydn String Quartet in G major, Op. 77, No. 1 Su Hyun Park, violin…

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Jazz and More

March 30 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Whippoorwill Theater, North Castle Library - 19 Whippoorwill Road, East
Armonk, NY 10504 United States
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HMF Jazz Group

The HBMS Jazz Ensembles join forces with the Marimba Ensembles of the German International School for an afternoon of jazz at the Whippoorwill Theater located at the North Castle Library in Armonk. Admission: Adults - $10; Children - $5; Families of four or more $20 All proceeds will benefit Save the Children.

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April 2025

Violin Master Class with Almita Vamos

April 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita Vamos, violin; Paul Watkins cello; Chelsea Knox, flute; Victor Rosenbaum, piano; and members of the New York Philharmonic. Master classes provide a transformative experience for…

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HB Artist Series

April 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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HB Artist Series

The HB Artist Series features the exceptional talents of Hoff-Barthelson’s distinguished faculty. Held in Scarsdale, these concerts offer riveting music-making in an intimate setting at affordable prices, showcasing Hoff-Barthelson’s commitment to excellence in music education and performance in Westchester County. Purchase tickets here. General admission is $20; HBMS Students are admitted free of charge. Program and performers are subject to change without notice. PROGRAM Sonata for Flute, Francis Poulenc Sonatine, Darius Milhaud Saudades Do Brazil (selections), Darius Milhaud Joseph Piscitelli,…

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Spring Recess

April 13 - April 20
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Spring Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

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Renewal – The Music of Poetry

April 26 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Scardale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road
Scarsdale, 10583 United States
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Adult Jazz group

The Scarsdale Library, Hoff-Barthelson Music School, and the Scarsdale Library’s poetry community invite you to enjoy an afternoon of poetry and jazz! Join us for a captivating exploration of the timeless bond between these two ancient art forms.  This one-of-a-kind event will showcase the Hoff-Barthelson Music School Adult Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Ed Palermo, alongside members of the Scarsdale Public Library’s poetry community. Whether you are a music enthusiast, a poetry lover, or simply curious about the magic…

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May 2025

Suzuki Guitar Program Spring Recital

May 3 @ 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson's acclaimed Suzuki Guitar Program in action.

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Suzuki String Program Spring Recitals

May 4 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Interested families are invited to attend today’s student recitals and see Hoff-Barthelson’s acclaimed Suzuki Program in action. 11:00 am – Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital 12:30 pm – Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital 2:00 pm – Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital

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Suzuki Piano Program Spring Recital

May 4 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson's acclaimed Suzuki Piano Program in action.

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Spring Benefit

May 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Reid Castle at Manhattanville University, 2900 Purchase Street
Purchase, NY 10577
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Honoring Trustee Gregory Barton and Janet Sikirica Featuring world-renowned flutist Nicolas DuChamp With appearances by HBMS faculty and students With a special keynote address by HB Faculty Member Donna Elaine Reid Castle at Manhattanville University 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 5:00 pm • VIP Reception 6:30 pm • Concert and Celebration of Honorees 8:00 pm • Dessert Reception Funds raised will ensure that Hoff-Barthelson can continue to provide comprehensive music education of the highest caliber, offer generous financial aid, and…

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Piano Master Class with Victor Rosenbaum

May 10 @ 2:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita Vamos, violin; Paul Watkins cello; Chelsea Knox, flute; Victor Rosenbaum, piano; and members of the New York Philharmonic. Master classes provide a transformative experience for…

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Memorial Day Recess

May 23 - May 26
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Memorial Day Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

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Music Showcase Festival at Dorney Park

May 23 @ 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Members of the Young People's Symphonette and Chamber Orchestra travel to Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania to participate in the 2025 Music Showcase Festival where they will receive a year-end assessment by an outside panel focused on reinforcing skills that students have developed through their participation in the orchestras.

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Honors Program Student Recital

May 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…

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Honors Program Student Recital

May 30 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…

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Honors Program Student Recital

May 31 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…

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June 2025

Honors Program Student Recital

June 6 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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School Logo in different shades of green with letters HMBS

Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…

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Honors Program Student Recital

June 6 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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School Logo in different shades of green with letters HMBS

Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…

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Honors Program Student Recital

June 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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School Logo in different shades of green with letters HMBS

Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…

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Honors Program Student Recital

June 8 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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School Logo in different shades of green with letters HMBS

Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…

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Vocal Program Recital

June 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Come hear students from the HBMS Vocal Program perform their year-end recital!

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Juneteenth

June 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583 United States
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Juneteenth - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

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