Annabelle Hoffman Scholarship for Cello Studies

Starting in academic year 2026 - 2027, Berkshire Music School is delighted to announce a brand new scholarship opportunity for students of any age or background.

Thanks to a generous donation by an anonymous donor, we are delighted to begin offering the Annabelle Hoffman Scholarship for Cello Studies. This is a full academic year scholarship of 45-minute lessons, once a week, with Berkshire Music School faculty member Annabelle Hoffman.

Auditions for the scholarship will take place Monday,June 28th, from 3:00 - 4:30pm at Berkshire Music School in Pittsfield, MA.

Auditions consist of the following:

• Two scales of applicants choice (2 or 3 octaves)

• Two contrasting pieces (etudes accepted) - 1 - 2 minutes each

Click below to register for an audition. Video submissions are accepted with the same parameters as the live audition.

Videos can be from a live performance.