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Monday 9am - 10pm Tuesday 9am - 10pm Wednesday 9am - 10pm Thursday 9am - 10pm Friday 9am - 10pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

Hoff-Barthelson Music School

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Hoff-Barthelson Music School

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Hoff-Barthelson Music School, located in Scarsdale, NY, offers lessons & classes to all ages & skill levels A focus on the whole person. Exceptional teaching.

Virginia Hoff and Joyce Barthelson believed that the joy of music and the skills to perform it should be available to everyone. When these two gifted musicians founded Hoff-Barthelson Music School in 1944, they built a legacy that has touched the lives of many thousands: a warm, friendly music school dedicated to the highest standards of education, performance, and community service. Today, a commitment to creativity, collaboration, and community permeates the School. Students of all ages, aptitudes, and levels of interest—from casual learners to students preparing to pursue careers in music, from 6-month-olds in our Early Childhood Programs to recent retirees returning to music making after decades devoted to pursuing careers and raising children—all enjoy these benefits:

A supportive, joyful learning environment. We inspire students to develop their musical and human potential, pursuing their love of music with peers, friends, family members, and teachers. Developing musical skill, understanding, and appreciation goes hand in hand with nurturing valuable learning and life skills. Problem-solving abilities, fine and gross motor skills, self-confidence, peer relationships, focus and organization, teamwork, and much more—all grow stronger when learning and performing music. Our faculty—drawn from the region’s most talented teachers and performers—excel at meeting individual needs, developing artistic and human potential, and inspiring achievement for students of all levels of ability. A multifaceted curriculum. Our comprehensive approach deepens and accelerates musical development through individualized private instruction; classroom instruction in music theory, sight-singing, and music history; regular performance opportunities, including recitals, workshops, performance festivals, and master classes with visiting artists; and ongoing assessment of student progress. Hoff-Barthelson Music School is proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester with funding made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of County Executive George Latimer. Programs are made possible, in part, with support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. Hoff-Barthelson also receives funding from the Westchester Community Foundation, Scarsdale Foundation, Friends of Music, and Associated Chamber Music Players.

11/03/2026

Happy International French Horn Day!

11/02/2026

Join us this Friday, November 6th, for a 4:00 pm piano master class and a 7:00 pm piano recital with award-winning Italian pianist Christian Pastorino.

Christian Pastorino is the First Prize winner of the 2025 “Franz Schubert” Competition – City of Ovada, an honor that includes a series of debut concerts in the United States, and the Second Prize winner of the 2024 “Paul Badura-Skoda” Competition in Vienna. He has also received awards at ...

11/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fall Gathering! We were especially honored to welcome State Senator Shelley Mayer and Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, and we are grateful for their continued support of the arts and arts education in our community.

The afternoon celebrated the power of music education, while shining a spotlight on HBMS high school seniors Nikhil Saxena, (cello) and Annika Yogaratnam (violin). Their inspiring performances reflected the talent, dedication, and artistry that flourish at HBMS.

10/31/2026

10/21/2026

Join us this Friday for our first faculty recital with performances by Andrew Marino and Dr. Emily White with guest artist Jessica Marino. As always, students attend for free.

The HB Artist Series celebrates the artistry and musicianship of Hoff-Barthelson’s distinguished faculty. Featuring performances in an intimate setting, the series offers audiences the opportunity to experience HBMS faculty as accomplished artists while reflecting the School’s longstanding commi...

10/20/2026

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10/19/2026

Join us on November 6th for a 4:00 pm piano master class and a 7:00 pm piano recital with award-winning Italian pianist Christian Pastorino.

10/17/2026

HBMS is excited to introduce a new Junior Honors Piano Program for elementary and middle school pianists! Designed for students who are ready to set meaningful goals, gain performance experience, and work toward future participation in the HBMS Honors Program, the program is open to current HBMS piano students at any level.

Participation begins with a nomination from the student’s piano teacher and reflects a commitment to the program’s expectations for the academic year. The nomination deadline is November 15, 2026. Parents interested in learning more should speak with their child’s piano teacher about whether the Junior Honors Piano Program may be a good fit.

10/15/2026

Congratulations to Adhijay Arvind, a 10th grader who has been selected for Area All-State in both voice and cello! At HBMS, Adhijay studies cello with Peter Seidenberg and voice with Andrea Saposnik. We’re proud to celebrate this impressive double honor and wish Adhijay a terrific experience performing in both ensembles!

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Jacqueline Latimer on being accepted into the Area All-State Concert Band! Jacqueline is a sophomore at Mamaroneck High School and is in her first year studying flute with Donna Elaine at HBMS. We’re delighted to celebrate this exciting achievement and wish Jacqueline a wonderful experience performing with the ensemble!

Address

25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY
10583

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 10pm
Tuesday	9am - 10pm
Wednesday	9am - 10pm
Thursday	9am - 10pm
Friday	9am - 10pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.hbms.org/

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