Joseph Hallman is a prolific young composer based in Philadelphia who has worked with some of today's most talented musicians and artists. Known for his generosity of collaboration and joy for composing, he is quickly becoming a noted name on concert programs both nationally and internationally. In addition to teaching a studio of young composers, he has been invited to conduct master classes and lectures, sit on panels, and serve as an adjudicator at home and abroad. He has been named, by NPR, as one of the Top Composers under 40. He has also been named Best Musician by several Philadelphia magazines and newspapers.

Hallman's recently completed series of chamber concerti were composed for members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, and Cleveland Orchestra. Akin to Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and Hindemith's Kammermusik, these pieces have won acclaim for their wit and strength.