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Jacob de Haan (born March 28, 1959, in Heerenveen) is a Dutch contemporary composer known for wind music. [1] Haan also published various vocal works, including a number of masses for choir, wind band and soloists.
De Haan studied at the Leeuwarden Music Academy where he majored in music education and organ studies with Jos van der Kooy. After graduating in 1984, he lectured at the Leeuwarden Academy in music arrangement.
De Haan rose to prominence in the 1980s for his film-inspired music. [2] 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 worked at the Bayerische Musikakademie (Bavarian Music Academy) and the Bundesakademie für musikalische Jugendbildung (Federal Academy for Musical Youth Education) in Trossingen. De Haan works with several professional orchestras and bands, as well as celebrated vocalists.
In 2003, De Haan received a music award for his entire oeuvre from the Frisian regional broadcasting company Omrop Fryslân.
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