Hoff-Barthelson Holiday Music Festival

The Friends of Hoff-Barthelson Music School will host their annual Holiday Music Festival at the Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4 from 10 am – 4 pm. And back by popular demand – the Jazz Preview Night, Friday, December 2 at 7:00 pm, which this year will feature the Music School’s outstanding jazz ensembles in a performance evening, accompanied by dessert treats and the opportunity for advance shopping at a dozen holiday boutiques and bidding on the Silent Auction and Raffle.

Holiday shopping is made simple at the Festival, as vendors offer gift items ranging from vintage items to contemporary jewelry. Shaneen Huxham provides hand-sewn gloves, hats, bags and scarves for men and women; Miriam Schulman offers watercolors and portrait commissions; Suzanne Saltzman proffers stunning scarves and one-of-a-kind evening bags; perennial local jewelry favorite Lillian Ruth presents her sparkling array of custom-designed gold, sterling silver and semi-precious stone jewelry; Jean Forte Gifts provides vintage and new accessories for home and table; Sparklies provides hand-beaded scarves, wraps and ties; The Chintz Giraffe has serving pieces, unique gifts and more for the home; Misshapen Bowl features handcrafted hardwood bowls and serving pieces; Jeweler Yumi Chen, back by popular demand, has gorgeous handmade jewelry featuring Venetian glass and exotic beads; and Yarnest makes hand-knitted clothing and accessories. And for the most socially conscious among us – In2Green and From Farm to Market have environmentally responsible gifts of all kinds! The HB Boutique, an array of items for the well-appointed HB family, will once again be assembled by the dedicated Friends members who host the Holiday Music Festival.

As always, the Silent Auction, with items ranging from sought-after tickets for sporting events and concerts; Nights on the Town; dinner with Executive Director Joan Behrens Bergman and a mystery music guest, will be open for bidding throughout the Festival. Take a chance on the Raffle, featuring a Grand Prize of an iPad2!

The international foods party room on Saturday and Sunday will provide tables laden with luscious homemade desserts and Indian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese delicacies, as well as potato latkes, all prepared by Music School parents who assist with the fundraising efforts of the Friends.

Music will be provided by the Hoff-Barthelson Flute Clubs, Chamber Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Festival Chorus, Symphonette, Wind Ensemble, Suzuki Strings and Jazz and Chamber Ensembles.

The Festival, open to the public at no charge, kicks off the annual holiday season with three days of international foods, music and holiday shopping; fun for the entire family! Information: 914-723-1169, www.hbms.org.