Holiday Music Festival at Hoff-Barthelson

The Friends of Hoff-Barthelson Music School will host their annual fundraiser for the Music School, the Holiday Music Festival, at the School's location at 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, on Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2 from 10 am – 4 pm. And back by popular demand – the Jazz Preview Night, Friday, November 30 at 7:00 pm, which this year will feature the Music School's outstanding jazz ensembles in a performance evening, accompanied by dinner and dessert treats and the opportunity for advance shopping at a dozen holiday boutiques and bidding on the Silent Auction and Raffle.

An annual event for nearly 40 years, the Holiday Music Festival features boutique shopping, fabulous international cuisine home-cooked by the School's international parent body, a Raffle, Silent Auction, and of course, days and evening filled with music by the School's laudable ensembles. All your Holiday shopping is made simple at the Festival, as vendors offer gift items ranging from vintage items to contemporary jewelry. 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; The Chintz Giraffe has serving pieces, unique gifts and more for the home; Misshapen Bowl features handcrafted hardwood bowls and serving pieces; Shaneen Huxham offers hand-sewn gloves, hats, bags and scarves for men and women; Yarnest makes hand-knitted clothing and accessories; Lila Turjanski-Villard offers sculptures in rhythmic movement, space and communication; Janet Sikirica Millinery & Fabric Arts creates one-of-a-kind scarves and evening bags; AC Designs has hand designed pillows, placemats, runners, and decorative items; From Farm to Market creates sustainable and eco-friendly gifts for home and garden; AE Wooden Toys is a perennial favorite with children; and The HB Boutique, with 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 iPhone5!

Children's entertainment will be provided in the Children's Craft Room on Saturday and Sunday.
The international foods party room on Saturday and Sunday will provide tables laden with luscious homemade desserts and Indian, Japanese, Korean, Around-The-World 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 Club Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Chamber Orchestra, 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