Born: Circa 1867, Pennsylvania.
Died: May 4, 1943, Cleveland, Ohio.
Ira’s father was song writer Elisha Hoffman. His middle name was his mother’s maiden name. At age nine, he is said to have written the music for his father’s song "The Little Pilgrim;" as an adult, he was a composer, arranger, and music editor. His works include:
Favorite Gospel Songs: A Tune Boo (music editor) (Jersey City, New Jersey: J. N. Davis, 1894)
--www.hymntime.com/tch
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Tune Title: [The Holiest Place stands open wide]First Line: The Holiest Place stands open wideComposer: Ira Orwig HoffmanIncipit: 53215 61765 51712Date: 1881
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