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September 2023
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »Auditions: Festival Orchestra
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 and musical artistry. Under the direction of conductor Jun Nakabayashi, the Festival Orchestra performs three concerts annually; two are with guest artists of international stature.…
Find out more »School Spirit Day!
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
Find out more »October 2023
Columbus Day
Columbus Day - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
Learn about volunteer opportunities at Hoff-Barthelson by joining us at one of our Volunteer Kick-Off Meetings! During the meeting, we will: Introduce Lori Rothman Kaplan, our 2023-24 Volunteer Chair, and Lucy Rosenberg, Office Manager and volunteer supporter extraordinaire; Review the School’s 2023-24 schedule of events and associated volunteer opportunities; Discuss ways in which the volunteer experience at HBMS can be further enriched; and Enjoy the opportunity to meet and catch up with fellow HBMS volunteers over coffee and delectables! We…
Find out more »HB Artist Series
The 2023-2024 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series commences with faculty members Donna Elaine, flute; Laura Giannini, violin; Andrew Gonzalez, viola; April Johnson, violin; Andrea Saposnik, mezzo-soprano; Peter Seidenberg, cello; and Tomoko Uchino, piano with guest artist Lauren Ninoshvili, piano. General admission: $20; HBMS Students: free of charge Purchase tickets here. View flyer here. Program: Zwei Gesänge Op. 91, Johannes Brahms Andrea Saposnik, mezzo-soprano Andrew Gonzalez, viola Lauren Ninoshvili, piano * Il Tramonto, Ottorino Respighi Andrea Saposnik, mezzo-soprano April Johnson, violin…
Find out more »Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
Learn about volunteer opportunities at Hoff-Barthelson by joining us at one of our Volunteer Kick-Off Meetings! During the meeting, we will: Introduce Lori Rothman Kaplan, our 2023-24 Volunteer Chair, and Lucy Rosenberg, Office Manager and volunteer supporter extraordinaire; Review the School’s 2023-24 schedule of events and associated volunteer opportunities; Discuss ways in which the volunteer experience at HBMS can be further enriched; and Enjoy the opportunity to meet and catch up with fellow HBMS volunteers over coffee and delectables! We…
Find out more »HB Artist Series
The 2023-2024 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series continues with faculty members Laura Giannini, violin; Andrew Gonzalez, viola; April Johnson, violin; Dominic Meiman, piano; Joseph Piscitelli, flute; Peter Seidenberg, cello; and Daniel Spitzer, clarinet with guest artist Emily White, piano. General admission: $20; HBMS Students: free of charge. Purchase tickets here. View flyer here. Program: Sonata for Flute and Piano, Francis Poulenc Sonatine, Darius Milhaud Danse de la Chèvre, Arthur Honegger Joseph Piscitelli, flute Emily White, piano * Clarinet Quintet in…
Find out more »November 2023
HB Artist Series
The 2023-2024 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series continues with faculty members, Joan Forsyth, piano; Andrew Marino, guitar; and Rolf Sturm, guitar with guest artists William Anderson, guitar; Jessica Marino, piano; Jenna Mammina, vocalist; and Rob Henke, trumpet. General admission: $20; HBMS Students: free of charge. Purchase tickets here. Program: Sonatina No. 2 for Guitar and Piano, Radames Gnattali Two Rondos for Guitar and Piano, Mauro Giuliani Andrew Marino, guitar Jessica, Marino, piano * Sonata for Piano and Guitar, Manuel Ponce…
Find out more »Suzuki Program Fall Recitals
Interested families are invited to attend today’s student recitals and see Hoff-Barthelson's acclaimed Suzuki Program in action. 9:30 am - Suzuki Guitar Program Student Recital 11:00 am - Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital 12:00 pm - Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital 2:00 pm - Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital 3:30 pm - Suzuki Piano Program Student Recital
Find out more »Thanksgiving Recess
Thanksgiving Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »December 2023
Holiday Music Festival
A weekend of music and fun for the entire family . . . Enjoy performances by HBMS student ensembles . . . Find that special holiday gift at the HB Boutique, Holiday Treat Shoppe and Silent Auction . . . Join us and celebrate the season while supporting HBMS! Additional information coming soon!
Find out more »Holiday Music Festival
A weekend of music and fun for the entire family . . . Enjoy performances by HBMS student ensembles . . . Find that special holiday gift at the HB Boutique, Holiday Treat Shoppe and Silent Auction . . . Join us and celebrate the season while supporting HBMS! Additional information coming soon!
Find out more »Festival Orchestra Auditions
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! Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Festival Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra for high school students at the highest level of technical ability and musical artistry. Under the direction of conductor Jun Nakabayashi, the Festival Orchestra performs three concerts annually; two are with guest artists of international stature. The orchestra meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:15 – 9:30 pm.…
Find out more »Winter Recess
Winter Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »January 2024
College Advisory
High school students can begin their college exploration process with this event led by HBMS Dean Christopher Kenniff. Hear from guest speaker, Barbra Weidlein, an expert in university, conservatory, and liberal arts music programs; a panel of college admissions officers; and a panel of HB alumni students who will share their personal experiences preparing for collegiate study, applying/auditioning for admission, and studying music at the collegiate level. Parents and student interaction is encouraged throughout the event. Please note that this…
Find out more »Martin King Luther, Jr. Day
Martin King Luther, Jr. Day - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »February 2024
HB Artist Series
The 2023-2024 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series continues with faculty members Dominic Meiman, piano; Anna Rabinova, violin; Vered Reznik, piano; and Tomoko Uchino, piano, with guest artist Gloria Lin, piano. General admission: $20; HBMS Students: free of charge. Purchase tickets here. (Snow date: Thursday, February 15, 2024, 7:30 pm.) Program: Drei Stücke zu Vier Händen, Fanny Hensel-Mendelssohn Sonata for Four Hands, Francis Poulenc Fünf Stücke für Klavier zu vier Händen, Gyorgy Ligeti Tomoko Uchino, piano Gloria Lin, piano * Sonata…
Find out more »HB Artist Series (Snow date)
Snow date for the Friday, February 9, 2024, HB Artist Series -- if needed. Click here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
Find out more »February Recess
February Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »March 2024
HB Artist Series
The 2023-2024 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series continues with faculty members Elena Belli, piano; Lani King Chang, violin; Michael Finckel, cello; Rie Matsumoto, piano; Eriko Sato, violin; and Delana Thomsen, piano, with guest artists Mark Humburg, cello; Bari Mort, piano; and Leslie Tomkins, viola. General admission: $20; HBMS Students: free of charge. Purchase tickets here. Program: Fantasie (Tableaux) Op. 5, Sergei Rachmaninoff Elena Belli, piano Delana Thomsen, piano Quintet for 2 Violins, Viola and 2 Cellos, Op. 39, G 84,…
Find out more »Easter Weekend
Easter Weekend - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »April 2024
HB Artist Series
The 2023-2024 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series concludes with faculty members Lila Ainsworth, cello; William Eckfeld, double bass; and Eleonora Rotshteyn, piano, with guest artist John Cuk, piano; and Elke Velazquez, piano. General admission: $20; HBMS Students: free of charge. Purchase tickets here. Program: Sonata for Double Bass and Piano, William Eckfeld William Eckfeld, double bass John Cuk, piano * Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini, Sergei Rachmaninoff Vered Reznik, piano Eleonora Rotshteyn, piano La Valse, Maurice Ravel Adios Nonino,…
Find out more »Spring Break
Spring Break - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »May 2024
Memorial Day
Memorial Day - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »June 2024
Juneteenth
Juneteenth - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
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