Suzuki Guitar Workshop

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Students and their families are invited to a special, workshop with renowned Suzuki guitar instructor David Madsen. Mr. Madsen will work with selected students and ensembles, sharing his expertise and insights on learning and growing with the guitar. With years of experience at the Hartt School of Music Community Division in Hartford, Connecticut, he brings...

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Flute Master Class with Chelsea Knox

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Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. View flyer here. Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and...

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Compose Yourself! Project Submission Deadline

The annual Compose Yourself! Project Workshop is a unique and special opportunity for students to share their compositions with visiting professional composers/teaching artists and receive feedback. Submissions are due by February 15, 2025. Download the submission form here. The Compose Yourself! Project Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1:00-5:00 pm.  

Composition Master Class: Compose Yourself! Project

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The HB Compose Yourself! Project is Hoff-Barthelson’s annual composition Master Class for young composers, directed by HBMS faculty member Derek Cooper and produced in collaboration with Copland House. The HB Compose Yourself! Project provides a rare opportunity for students to receive feedback from renowned, award-winning composers on works that they have written. This year’s guest...

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Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency

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The 2025 Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency offers 14 HBMS student ensembles the chance to perform for and receive coaching from musicians of the New York Philharmonic. These esteemed artists bring their deep expertise in ensemble playing, helping young musicians refine their technique, enhance their musicianship, and develop a deeper understanding of musical style. This...

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Violin Master Class with Almita Vamos

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Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita...

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Piano Master Class with Victor Rosenbaum

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Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita...

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