Registration Now Open for Fall at Hoff-Barthelson Music School

Registration is open for the 2018 fall semester at Hoff-Barthelson, Westchester's premier community music school! Hoff-Barthelson Music School was founded in 1944 by Virginia Hoff and Joyce Barthelson, two gifted musicians who believed that the joy of music and the skills to perform it should be available to everyone. They left a legacy that has touched the lives of many thousands: a warm, friendly music school dedicated to the highest standards of music education, performance, and community service for students of all ages.

A commitment to creativity, collaboration, and community animates Hoff-Barthelson's holistic approach to music education, which is characterized by:

A supportive musical environment. We inspire our students to develop their musical and human potential as part of a community of peers, teachers, and parents. Adults find a musical home at HBMS, too-pursuing their love of music with others who share their passion.

A focus on the whole student. Teaching understanding, appreciation, and musical skills goes hand in hand with nurturing critical thinking, creative, social, and other valuable learning and life skills.

Customized learning. We work with all students-whether their interests are casual or pre-professional-to design individual goals and pathways and connect them with the best possible teachers.

Exceptional teaching. Our faculty-drawn from the region's most talented teachers and performers-excels at matching the teaching approach to the individual, catalyzing each student's progress from beginner to advanced.

A multifaceted curriculum. Our comprehensive approach combines individual instruction, musicianship courses, ensembles, and frequent performance opportunities offered year-round.

Once enrolled for music lessons, all students gain complimentary access to a comprehensive program that includes musicianship classes in theory, ear training and composition; ensemble opportunities for students at all levels, including wind, vocal and jazz ensembles, a multi-tiered orchestra program, and chamber music; and myriad performance opportunities throughout the year. Students also benefit from master classes, workshops, and coachings with world renowned guest artists and members of the New York Philharmonic, with which the School has partnered for more than 20 years.

The 2018-19 school year begins on Wednesday, September 12th. While enrollment is open throughout thel year, families wanting to place students in one of the School's many musicianship classes should try to register before the end of October. Those interested in ensembles should be in touch by September 12th.

Families wishing to learn about early childhood classes offered for children ages 9 months through kindergarten, which include Dalcroze-Eurythmics, ukulele, recorder, and the most comprehensive pre-Suzuki program in Westchester, are invited to attend the open houses and class demonstrations taking place Friday, September 7 from 10 to 11:30 am with a demo class at 10:30 am, and Saturday, September 8 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm with a demo class at 2:00 pm at the School, 25 School Lane in Scarsdale. To RSVP for either open house please contact Kathryn Kitt at 914-723-1169 or e-mail kkitt@hbms.org.

For more information on Hoff-Barthelson, its fall enrollment and to register, call 914-723-1169, e-mail hb@hbms.org, or visit www.hbms.org.

Photo caption and credit: Hoff-Barthelson Music School faculty member Glen Kirchoff teaches a piano lesson. Photo by Steven Schnur.

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