Steven Hoffman is a music educator, performer, and creator from the Philadelphia area.

Steven works with musicians of all ages in the classroom, at festivals, and in the community. He is passionate about empowering and enriching the community through teaching and performing music. In addition to his work as a choral conductor, singer, and teacher, Steven performs, produces, and teaches in the contemporary a cappella community.

A proud alumnus of HaZamir, Steven served HaZamir Philadelphia as a Teen Leader (2013–14), Intern (2017–19), and Assistant Conductor (2019–20). He also served as the Conductor of HaZamir New Haven during the 2020–21 season, prior to assuming his current role as the Conductor of HaZamir Philadelphia (2021–present). As a Zamir Conducting Fellow, Steven studies choral conducting and Jewish musical leadership under HaZamir’s own Maestro Matthew Lazar.

Steven earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education with a voice concentration from Temple University in 2019. He now teaches Kindergarten through 8th grade music at a school in Philadelphia. He is currently working toward a Master of Music degree in Music Education from The University of the Arts.