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Instrumental Solo Composition of the Day, Installment 18: "Phrygian Variations: Six Etude-like Variations on an Original Dirge" for...

Elegy on "In Paradisum" (Organ Solo) Arranged for String Orchestra (Version for organ solo composed for Carson Cooman in memory of Ronald...

A great piece to program as a service prelude when doing the small version of the Duruflé Requiem (which is just strings, and a couple...

Just completed - three arrangements of the Italian folk song Separazione (Parting). Arranged for SATB Chorus & Piano,...

I recently completed work on orchestrating the second of the six vocal quartets of Johannes Brahms, Nächtens. I completed work on the...

Johannes Brahms Op. 112 (Published 1891) Six Quartets 1. Sehnsucht (Longing) Arranged for SATB Chorus and Orchestra by Stanley M. Hoffman...

Homage to Bach 7 Variations for Harpsichord and Chamber Orchestra after Prelude in C Minor (BWV 999) - ca. 12 minutes Prelude...

My composition THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER (On the Water) for mixed chorus and piano now has a dramatic new version with orchestral...

Waltz in A-flat Major Op. 39 by Johannes Brahms (Piano) Arranged for Orchestra by Stanley M. Hoffman NotePerformer 3 audio and scrolling...

I am offering free tracks for use with modern and classical dance routines. I recently completed what is apparently an unprecedented...

I realized today that, in order for the violin soli in my arrangement of the Capriccio, Op. 76, No. 2 (piano) by Johannes Brahms arranged...

Phrygian Variations Six Etude-like Variations on an Original Dirge for Guitar Solo by Stanley M. Hoffman. Music: © Copyright 2022 by...

Long my favorite piece of music, I first orchestrated Intermezzo, Op. 117, No. 2 (piano) by Johannes Brahms in 2021. I have orchestrated...

Although brief, this is far and away the most sophisticated piece I have ever tried to arrange for any ensemble let alone orchestra. It...

Capriccio, Op. 116, No. 3 (piano) by Johannes Brahms Arranged for Orchestra by Stanley M. Hoffman NotePerformer 3 Audio and scrolling...

Rhapsody, Op. 79, No. 2 in G Minor by Johannes Brahms Arranged for Orchestra by yours truly. NotePerformer 3 Audio and scrolling score...

Composers and arrangers, one way to help ensure your musical legacy survives your time on Earth is to finalize your works with a...

Unsettled Pastorale for Oboe Solo | © Copyright 2022 by Stanley M. Hoffman. www(dot)stanleymhoffman(dot)com All rights reserved. The...

My latest Chanukah piece, Kindle the Taper, now has an audio track for the voices thanks to the efforts of the talented folks at...

A new lyrical one-minute piece titled Molto Cantabile for violoncello solo is now available from stanleymhoffman(dot)com & from...