Our Distinguished Faculty

Hoff-Barthelson faculty comprises some of the nation’s most distinguished performers and educators. Many hold chairs in prominent New York orchestras, are members of world-class chamber ensembles, perform in major Broadway productions, and are in international demand as solo artists. Others teach at leading conservatories including The Manhattan School of Music and Mannes College of Music. These superb musicians contribute to the School’s national recognition for unsurpassed excellence in music education. Hoff-Barthelson prides itself on providing access to these outstanding artist-educators in the heart of Westchester.

Joan Forsyth

Area of Study: Private Lessons

Instrument: Piano, Suzuki Piano

Terry Szor

Area of Study: Private Lessons

Instrument: Trumpet

Kristin Halliday

Area of Study: Private Lessons, Vocal Workshops

Instrument: Voice

Anna Rabinova

Area of Study: Private Lessons

Instrument: Violin

Andrew Marino

Area of Study: First Instrument Classes, Guitar Together, Musicianship, Private Lessons, Summer Arts Program

Instrument: Guitar, Suzuki Guitar

Amédée Williams

Area of Study: Chamber Music, Private Lessons, Summer Arts Program, Viola Clubs

Instrument: Viola

Maxim Pakhomov

Area of Study: Private Lessons

Instrument: Piano, Suzuki Piano

Gili Sharett

Area of Study: Chamber Music, Ear Training, Improvisation, Musicianship, Private Lessons

Instrument: Bassoon, Contrabassoon

Jennifer Tibbetts

Area of Study: Composition, Musicianship, Private Lessons, Vocal Workshops

Instrument: Composition, Voice

Oldrich Teply

Area of Study: Private Lessons, Summer Arts Program

Instrument: Piano