Garrett Hoffman

Garrett Hoffman (b. 1999) is a teacher, composer, and musician based in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a recent graduate of Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music, where he received his B.S. in Music Education. He was chosen as an “Outstanding Senior in Music Education” and was a proud recipient of the prestigious Chancellor’s Award, a full-tuition scholarship.

Garrett has a long-held interest in composition, and he continually writes music for both instrumental and vocal ensembles. In all, his compositions have been performed at numerous different venues, with performances by various school, community, honors, and university ensembles. Most notably, his piece Where Will I Go? was selected as a winner of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s 2018 Composition Contest. Garrett also has written a 3-movement work for solo euphonium for internationally-renowned euphoniumist Dr. Adam Frey, at his request. Also an accomplished performer, he regularly performs around the Pittsburgh area as a vocalist and percussionist, in groups such as the Pittsburgh Creator’s Project Symphonic Winds, and the Voces Solis Summer Singers.

Garrett is a proud Eagle Scout and an enthusiastic educator. He is on staff at Bethel Park School District’s middle school summer band step-up program and has a private studio, teaching students from elementary through high school. He maintains professional memberships in NAfME, PMEA, and WCMEA. Prior to his current position, Garrett proudly served as the choral director at Beth-Center School District in Washington County, PA.

Garrett is currently a music teacher at Belle Vernon Area School District, where he directs the middle and high school choruses. He also directs the auditioned Chamber Ensemble and is the vocal director of Belle Vernon’s renowned spring musicals. He currently resides in Canonsburg, PA.