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HOMAGE TO SIBELIUS for Chamber Orchestra
I have long wanted to compose an homage to Jean Sibelius. However, his music is copyright protected in the EU for another five years or...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Oct 20, 20232 min read


HOMAGE TO SIBELIUS
Just completed: HOMAGE TO SIBELIUS, a neo-romantic work for chamber orchestra (Swan of Tuonela scoring + 2 flutes), ca. 11:30. I have yet...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Oct 15, 20231 min read


Israel's War of 2023
I truly do not do politics publicly online anymore and never will again as I have been far too unjustly stigmatized because of my...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Oct 13, 20231 min read


Nächtens by Johannes Brahms arranged for SATB Chorus and Orchestra
I recently completed work on orchestrating the second of the six vocal quartets of Johannes Brahms, Nächtens. I completed work on the...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Sep 18, 20231 min read


Six Quartets1. Sehnsucht (Longing) Arranged for SATB Chorus and Orchestra
Johannes Brahms Op. 112 (Published 1891) Six Quartets 1. Sehnsucht (Longing) Arranged for SATB Chorus and Orchestra by Stanley M. Hoffman...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Aug 25, 20231 min read


Homage to Bach
Homage to Bach 7 Variations for Harpsichord and Chamber Orchestra after Prelude in C Minor (BWV 999) - ca. 12 minutes Prelude...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Aug 17, 20231 min read


THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER (On the Water) now has a dramatic new version with orchestral accompaniment!
My composition THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER (On the Water) for mixed chorus and piano now has a dramatic new version with orchestral...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Jul 23, 20231 min read


Live soon!
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Stanley M. Hoffman
Jul 8, 20231 min read


Dormiva dolcemente (Gabrieli/Hoffman)
Dormiva dolcemente (Giovanni Gabrieli) for 2 brass quartets, then as reimagined by Stanley M Hoffman Arranged for Double Brass Quartet....
Stanley M. Hoffman
Jun 23, 20231 min read


MARKING TIME for Tenor Saxophone Solo
I guess he likes it! Details regarding a premiere performance and subsequent score availability to follow later on. #DrewJosephHosler...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Jun 8, 20231 min read


MARKING TIME for Tenor Saxophone
Just completed: MARKING TIME for Tenor Saxophone Solo: 3:00. The player for whom I composed it is looking it over right now.
Stanley M. Hoffman
May 31, 20231 min read


Fanfare, Tango and Fughetta is alive and well in Lübeck, Germany
Thanks to Holger Bach for a great experience today. He started a Brass chamber music program at the Thomas-Mann-Schul in, Lübeck,...
Stanley M. Hoffman
May 24, 20231 min read


Composer’s Voice features Andrew White performing contemporary art songs
On Saturday May 27, 2023 2:00 PM EDT (UTC-4) This episode of Composer’s Voice features Andrew White performing contemporary art song. ...
Stanley M. Hoffman
May 24, 20233 min read


JOLLY JOKER - Premiere performance
JOLLY JOKER - Premiere performance by Ava Wirth, oboe, streaming live just now.
Stanley M. Hoffman
May 6, 20231 min read


Quick Tango in Five
Completed tonight for a call for scores: "Quick Tango in Five" for saxophone quartet. More information about availability after the...
Stanley M. Hoffman
May 2, 20231 min read


Rhapsody in B Minor, Op. 79, by Johannes Brahms No. 1 (piano) Arranged for Orchestra with 2 harps
Scrolling Score: Rhapsody in B Minor, Op. 79, by Johannes Brahms No. 1 (piano) Arranged for Orchestra with 2 harps by Stanley M. Hoffman;...
Stanley M. Hoffman
May 1, 20231 min read


Composer’s Voice features Andrew White performing contemporary art songs May 27, 2023 2:00 PM EDT
Composer’s Voice features Andrew White performing contemporary art songs from composers: Lisa Neher, Stanley M. Hoffman, Allen Molineux,...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Waltz in A-flat Major Op. 39 by Johannes Brahms (Piano) Arranged for Orchestra
Waltz in A-flat Major Op. 39 by Johannes Brahms (Piano) Arranged for Orchestra by Stanley M. Hoffman NotePerformer 3 audio and scrolling...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Apr 12, 20231 min read


I am offering free tracks for use with modern and classical dance routines
I am offering free tracks for use with modern and classical dance routines. I recently completed what is apparently an unprecedented...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Apr 6, 20232 min read


Capriccio, Op. 76, No. 2 arranged for two violin soli and orchestra: rehearsal/performance score
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...
Stanley M. Hoffman
Mar 23, 20231 min read
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