[1] Hoffman earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wales and a masters and doctorate from the Juilliard School.
His teachers included Elliott Carter, Milton Babbitt, Vincent Persichetti, Alun Hoddinott, Arnold Whittall and Easley Blackwood.
He was president of Chamber Music Cincinnati (2008–2011), and has directed an annual summer course for composer/performers at the UPBEAT International Music School in Milna, Croatia since 2004 [1] He has been the recipient of many honors from organizations such as the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, Columbia University, BMI, ASCAP, and the American Music Center.
Includes Joel Hoffman: The Diz in my life Bravo Orkester.
Includes Joel Hoffman: Self-Portrait with Gebirtig The American Experience.
Includes Joel Hoffman: Self-Portrait of Gebirtig American Piano.
Includes Joel Hoffman: Duo for Viola and Piano Soliloquy.
CD of traditional Jewish Songs; Joel Hoffman, piano and arranger