Jacob de Haan (composer)


Jacob de Haan is a Dutch contemporary composer known for wind music. He has also published various vocal works, including a number of masses for choir, wind band and soloists. His best known pieces are Oregon and Ammerland.

Education

De Haan majored in music education and in 1984 completed his organ studies with Jos van der Kooy at the Leeuwarden Music Academy, where he graduated in 1984 and where. Subsequently, he lectured in music arrangement, also at the Leeuwarden Academy.

Career

De Haan is regularly invited as a guest conductor for performances of his own work. He also gives master classes and acts as a jury member at international competitions. He is active in many European countries in addition to Australia, Singapore and the USA.
In Germany, De Haan has worked at the Bayerische Musikakademie and the Bundesakademie für musikalische Jugendbildung in Trossingen. De Haan works with several professional orchestras and bands, as well as celebrated vocalists.

Awards

In 2003 De Haan received a music award for his entire oeuvre from the Frisian regional broadcasting company.

Works