SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- One of New York's premier music schools for over 70 years, Hoff-Barthelson has welcomed world-class composers and musicians to the Scarsdale campus for decades and has taught generations of young musicians the importance of music in their lives.Nancy Pasquale's son, Aidan, is a current Hoff-Barthelson student and has been involved in the school for more than a decade. ...

SCARSDALE, N.Y. – Listening to a song, playing an instrument and learning about music isn't just an enjoyable way to pass the time for young children. Parents and young children are invited to witness the profound impact that music exerts in the lives of young children at an open house at Hoff-Barthelson Music School on Friday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. "Children love music. It ...

SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Students at Hoff-Barthelson Music School are getting ready for the 28th annual Festival of Contemporary Music, which will begin on Monday, May 15 in Scarsdale. In addition to a week of musical activities, The Festival will include two world premieres commissioned by the School to be performed by student ensembles."Bringing contemporary music to our students is so ...

SCARSDALE, N.Y. --  Students at Hoff-Barthelson Music School are getting a special experience this month, as members of the New York Philharmonic visit the school and share their expert knowledge and finely-tuned ears.As part of the school's one-of-a-kind Elaine Stamas New York Philharmonic Educational Residency program, Hoff-Barthelson chamber ensemble students will learn from and ...

SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- For children thinking about what instruments he or she might like to play, look no further than Scarsdale's Hoff-Barthelson Music School. The school will host a children’s concert, "Breath in Motion – Wind Instruments Come to Life!," on Friday, March 24 as the school continues its long tradition of introducing children to music. The concert will serve as an ...

Scarsdale, New York – For over 40 years, the Hoff-Barthelson Music School Summer Arts Program has provided the ideal setting for a stimulating, challenging and enjoyable summer for second through tenth graders.Boasting some of the top performers and music educators in the country as faculty, the school provides an in-depth five-week, summer experience for those interested in music, ...

SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- It's time to get in tune with what's going on. The Hoff-Barthelson Music School in Scarsdale will continue its “Master Class” series on Saturday, Feb. 4, as it welcomes internationally recognized cellist, Pamela Devenport, for an educational lesson.A renowned performer and educator, Devenport will coach Hoff-Barthelson cello students in a series of eight Master ...

SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Edmund Niemann of Scarsdale’s Hoff-Barthelson Music School guides young students through every step of the learning process. This weekend’s closing notes of the School’s 27th annual Festival of Contemporary Music, “Music of Our Time,’’ reflects Niemann’s passion for mentoring and showcasing the School’s talented musicians.“It’s very rewarding to see our students grow ...

SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Naomi Graf created the Viola Club at Hoff-Barthelson Music School in Scarsdale in 2002. Now, the group is thriving, mature and ready to showcase its expertise in front of the world’s most accomplished and studied violists.Graf will take eight members of her high school division to perform at the American Viola Society Festival at Oberlin College in Ohio in June. The ...

SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Steven Isserlis has an affinity for music, children and friendships. The internationally-acclaimed cellist will combine all of them at Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s annual benefit, recital and reception on Sunday, March 13.Isserlis, a native of London recognized for his diverse repertoire and distinctive sound, will play at the benefit, scheduled for the Emelin ...