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September 2025
Chamber Music Placement Meetings
Placement meetings for K-12 Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles for the 2025-26 school year. Learn more about the Chamber Music Program here. Schedule a Placement Meeting here.
Find out more »Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites students in grades 6-12 to audition for our prestigious Youth Orchestra Program's Chamber Orchestra and Festival Orchestra. Request an audition time here. Audition requirements for new students: Two pieces of your choice that showcase your technical and musical abilities Technique Skills Violin, Cello, and Piano: One 3-octave scale of your choosing Viola, Bass, and Harp: One 2-octave scale of your choosing Winds: One 1-octave scale of your choosing Percussion: Rolls in crescendo and diminuendo Short sight…
Find out more »Chamber Music Placement Meetings
Placement meetings for K-12 Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles for the 2025-26 school year. Learn more about the Chamber Music Program here. Schedule a Placement Meeting here.
Find out more »Fall Open House
Discover the Joy of Music at Hoff-Barthelson’s Fall Open House Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites students of all ages—from Pre-K through adults—to experience the excitement of music-making at the School’s Fall Open House! Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time or seeking to advance your skills, the Fall Open House offers a unique opportunity to explore the breadth and excellence of Hoff-Barthelson’s programs. Participants can sample private mini-lessons, observe or join group classes, and meet the School’s world-class…
Find out more »Flute Club and Adult Flute Choir Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Bring your flute, play along with our enrolled students, and learn more about the Flute Club and Adult Flute Choir. The Clubs meet weekly at these times. Flute Club, 11:45 am–1:00 pm (for students in grades 8-12) Adult Flute Choir, 1:00–2:00 pm
Find out more »Junior Flute Club Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Bring your flute and play along with our enrolled students to learn more about the Junior Flute Club. For students in grades 1-7. The Club meets weekly at this time.
Find out more »Viola Club Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Bring your viola and play along with our enrolled students to learn more about the Viola Club. For students in grades 8-12. The Club meets weekly at this time.
Find out more »Chamber Orchestra Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Bring your instrument, play along with our enrolled students, and learn more about the Chamber Orchestra. For students in grades 6-10. The Orchestra rehearses weekly at this time.
Find out more »Rosh Hashanah
The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
Find out more »Vocal Ensembles Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Sing along with our enrolled students and learn more about our Choral Program. The groups meet weekly at this time. Petite Chorus (Grades Pre-K-2) 4:15 – 5:00 pm. Beginner Voices (grades 2-4) 5:00 – 6:00 pm Junior Voices (grades 5-8) 6:00 – 7:00 pm Chamber Choir (grades 9-12) 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Find out more »Young People’s Symphonette Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Bring your instrument, play along with our enrolled students, and learn more about the Young People's Symphonette. For students in grades 2-6. The Orchestra rehearses weekly at this time.
Find out more »Jazz Program Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Bring your instrument and play along with our enrolled students to learn more about the ensembles. The ensembles meet weekly at this time. Advanced Jazz Ensemble (grades 9-12) 7:00 – 8:00 pm Adult Jazz Ensemble 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Find out more »New Families Orientation
Join us for an online orientation designed to welcome new families to Hoff-Barthelson. You’ll meet our Executive Director and Deans, learn about opportunities available to all students, and get helpful information to ensure a great experience for you and your family at HB. RSVP here to receive the Zoom link.
Find out more »Petite Chorus Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Sing along with our enrolled students, and learn more about the Petite Chorus. For students in grades PreK-2. The Chorus rehearses weekly at this time.
Find out more »Vocal Performance Workshop Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Come sing along with our enrolled students, and learn more about the Vocal Performance Workshop. For students in grades 6-12. The Workshop meets weekly at this time.
Find out more »October 2025
Yom Kippur
The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes in observance of Yom Kippur.
Find out more »Diwali
The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes in observance of Diwali.
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