Our distinguished, award-winning faculty serves more than 1,000 students per year

Hoff Barthelson Music School offers Westchester County and the New York tri-state area individualized music lessons and performance training for children, teens and adults.

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Stories of Impact: The Power of Music Education

The Spector Trio

Siblings Emily, Asher (HBMS class of 2017) and Benjamin (HMBS class of 2018) from Pelham Manor, NY, studied at Hoff-Barthelson from 2003 through 2017/18, and continue to take virtual lessons from time to time at the School. They all attended Horace Mann High School. Asher and Emily both did their undergraduate work at Harvard, and Ben is a student at M.I.T. Let’s get the basics out of the way; give us your quick Hoff-Barthelson resume.…

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Testimonials

"Hoff-Barthelson has teachers who are superb musicians and really devoted to kids, from the little ones who are tentatively playing for the first time to accomplished seniors. The school is devoted not just to education but also to performance and playing in groups, whether in one of three orchestras, an unlimited number of classical ensembles, and jazz and rock bands. Students at HB are benefited in many ways . . . social connections, passion for music, and even college admissions. Our own kids have loved the school and benefited greatly."

Upcoming Events

Festival Orchestra Students

Auditions: Festival Orchestra

September 26
Hoff-Barthelson Music School

Be a part of “one of the finest high school orchestras in the United States!” Audition for the HBMS Festival Orchestra’s 2023-24 Season! Instruments needed: oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, timpani, viola and bass. Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Festival Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra for high school students at the highest level of technical ability Read More

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School Spirit Day!

September 30 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School

It’s School Spirit Day at Hoff-Barthelson Music School! HB-themed merchandise will be available for purchase in the lobby. Show your school pride! Volunteer and support HBMS! Sign up for an hour or two helping out at School Spirit Day here

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