Our distinguished, award-winning faculty serves more than 1,000 students per year

Hoff Barthelson Music School offers Westchester County and the New York tri-state area individualized music lessons and performance training for children, teens and adults.

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Stories of Impact: The Power of Music Education

Rohun Rajpal

Rohun Rajpal

Eastchester resident Rohun Rajpal, HBMS class of 2018. Rohun attended Hackley School in Tarrytown, NY for middle and high school and is currently a senior at Brown University where he is studying Applied Mathematics. He joined HBMS in 2006, was an Honors Program student, and was selected as a violinist for the 2018 National Youth Orchestra of the USA. Tell a bit about your early experiences and interest in music. When did you start at…

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Testimonials

"Wonderful music school in Scarsdale, Westchester County, NY. Excellent teachers, very engaged administration and staff. Opportunities for music learning from beginner level through to honors program. My kids have learned violin, composition, musicianship, and played in all three of their orchestras including their top Festival orchestra. Kids and families create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. A wonderful school for our community."

Upcoming Events

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Senior Recognition Ceremony

May 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School

An event to honor and celebrate the musical achievements of our graduating seniors.

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Composer Conversation

May 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hoff-Barthelson Music School

During their lively and interactive discussion, composer Ke-Chia Chen and Hoff-Barthelson Music School Music of Our Time Festival director Peter Seidenberg, will explore the impetus of Chen’s new work Three Eastern Episodes, commissioned by HBMS, the work’s development, and preparations for its world premiere by an HBMS Student Cello Sextet at the Music of Our Read More

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