Christopher Kenniff

Christopher Kenniff serves as the Dean of Programs at the Hoff-Barthelson Music School in Scarsdale, NY. Founded in 1944, Hoff-Barthelson Music School is one of the country’s premier community music schools with a national reputation for unsurpassed excellence. The School’s Mission is to inspire and develop each student’s potential through excellence in music education with a commitment to creativity, collaboration, and community. Its vision is to enrich lives and create community through music. The School serves over 800 students spanning all age groups, hailing from 50 municipalities across Westchester. Additionally, it extends its reach to another 250 students through partnerships with various community organizations and social service agencies across the county. Its esteemed faculty of 75 members includes some of the most distinguished educators in the region. Hoff-Barthelson offers comprehensive individual instruction in both classical music and jazz music; a sequential musicianship curriculum encompassing music theory, ear training, composition, music history, and music technology; ensembles including orchestras, choirs, chamber music ensembles, and jazz bands; masterclasses by world-renowned artists; scores of workshops, recitals, and concerts; a robust Suzuki program; early childhood instruction; outreach programs; and a summer music and arts program.