
February 2025
Compose Yourself! Project Submission Deadline
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.
Find out more »February Recess
February Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »March 2025
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 Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23 - Amy Beach Violin Sonata, HC. 705 - Henry…
Find out more »Cello Master Class with Paul Watkins
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…
Find out more »Composition Master Class: Compose Yourself! Project
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…
Find out more »Family Concert
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…
Find out more »Chamber Music Masterworks with Musicians of the NY Philharmonic
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…
Find out more »Jazz and More
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.
Find out more »April 2025
Violin Master Class with Almita Vamos
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…
Find out more »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,…
Find out more »Spring Recess
Spring Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »Renewal – The Music of Poetry
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…
Find out more »May 2025
Suzuki Guitar Program Spring Recital
Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson's acclaimed Suzuki Guitar Program in action.
Find out more »Suzuki String Program Spring Recitals
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
Find out more »Suzuki Piano Program Spring Recital
Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson's acclaimed Suzuki Piano Program in action.
Find out more »Spring Benefit
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…
Find out more »Piano Master Class with Victor Rosenbaum
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…
Find out more »Memorial Day Recess
Memorial Day Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »Music Showcase Festival at Dorney Park
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.
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
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…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
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…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
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…
Find out more »June 2025
Honors Program Student Recital
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…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
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…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
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…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
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…
Find out more »Vocal Program Recital
Come hear students from the HBMS Vocal Program perform their year-end recital!
Find out more »Juneteenth
Juneteenth - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
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