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

Rohun Rajpal

Rohun Rajpal

Eastchester resident Rohun Rajpal, HBMS class of 2018. Rohun attended Hackley School in Tarrytown, NY for middle and high school and is currently a senior at Brown University where he is studying Applied Mathematics. He joined HBMS in 2006, was an Honors Program student, and was selected as a violinist for the 2018 National Youth Orchestra of the USA. Tell a bit about your early experiences and interest in music. When did you start at…

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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

Young boy in a Halloween Costume playing the cello outdoors

Scarsdale Halloween Parade

October 31 @ 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Chase Park

Members of the School’s Young People’s Symphonette, under the direction of Robert Schwartz, will perform spooky musical selections in Chase Park before the start of the Scarsdale Recreation Department’s Halloween Costume Parade (weather permitting). Join us for some spirited fun and cheer on our young musicians!

HB Artist Series

HB Artist Series

November 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School

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 Read More

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