Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Festival Orchestra Holds Auditions for 2018-19 Season


Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Festival Orchestra Holds Auditions for 2018-19 Season
Students invited to be a part of one of the finest high school orchestra’s in the United States!

Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to be a part of one of the finest high school orchestras in the United States! Auditions for Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Festival Orchestra will be held at the School on Thursday, September 6, 2018, from 6:30 – 10:00 pm.

The Festival Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra for high school students at the highest level of technical ability and musical artistry. The Orchestra meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:15 – 9:30 pm and performs three concerts each year; the final concert of the season is held at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Members of the Orchestra participate in the NY Philharmonic Academy Junior Program which includes attending a rehearsal and post-rehearsal discussion at Lincoln Center and an evening of sectional coaching at the School by members of the Philharmonic. Auditions are open to the public. Students not yet in high school, but who demonstrate exceptional ability and maturity may also audition.

Audition Information:
Interested students or parents may contact the Orchestra’s Manager, Mark Kushnir at festivalorchestra@hbms.org.

Applicants must perform a 2 minute section from a piece written for their instrument that is comparable to a NYSSMA Level 6 piece; scales; and prepared excerpts. Timpani applicants must perform a demonstration of rolls; a rudimentary solo of choice; and prepared excerpts. Excerpts can be downloaded at http://hbms.org/festival-orchestra.php

Repertoire for the 2018-2019 season includes:

  • Schubert: Overture in the Italian Style
  • Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E
  • Bizet: Symphony No. 1 in C
  • Beethoven: Overture to Egmont
  • Strauss: Oboe Concerto
  • Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”
  • Newly commissioned orchestration of Bach Prelude and Fugue

Repertoire subject to change.

2018-2019 Concert Dates:

  • December 8, 2018
  • March 9, 2019
  • June 8, 2019

About the New York Philharmonic Academy Jr.:
The Hoff-Barthelson Music School Festival Orchestra is the only music school in the tristate area to have been selected as an originating partner in the New York Philharmonic’s Philharmonic Academy, Jr. Program. Through this innovative program, Philharmonic musicians and teaching artists provide sectional rehearsals, master classes, and clinics for promising young ensembles through ongoing partnerships with select schools committed to strong orchestral programs. Festival Orchestra students receive sectional coaching by Philharmonic members and take an annual excursion to a Philharmonic rehearsal session at David Geffen Hall.

About Hoff-Barthelson Music School:
Hoff-Barthelson Music School has achieved national recognition as a premier community music school for its unsurpassed leadership in education, performance and community service. With a faculty drawn from the region’s most talented teachers and performers, the School has long been one of Westchester County’s most cherished cultural resources. Whatever a student’s age or level of musical interest, HBMS’ diverse offerings provide the highest quality musical education, personally tailored to his or her specific passions and goals in a supportive and vibrant community.

Photo credit and caption: Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Festival Orchestra. Photographed by Steven Schnur.

 

Event Location and Ticket Information

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Hoff-Barthelson Music School
25 School Lane
Scarsdale, New York 10583
Handicap Accessible? Yes

Date: Thursday, September 6, 2018
Times: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Ticket pricing:
Free event

Presenter: Hoff-Barthelson Music School
Presenter Phone: 914-723-1169
Presenter Website: www.hbms.org