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Jacob de Haan
Welcome to the official website of Jacob de Haan. Dive into his extensive collection of compositions, explore background information about each piece, and make use of the performance notes to perfect your performance. Enjoy the music!
177
Compositions
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Guest Conductor
30+
Country's
47
Years of Experience
Composer
Jacob de Haan is a contemporary composer known for wind music. He also published various vocal works, including a number of masses for choir, wind band and soloists. Jacob de Haan composes several works a year, mostly in commission.
Blend of music styles
Jacob de Haan is known for his unique and imaginative compositions, which blend both classical and modern influences. His work is known worldwide, especially the compositions that are based on film-music-like combinations of styles.
Guest Conductor
Jacob de Haan is regularly invited as a guest conductor for performances of his own work. He also gives master classes, lectures and acts as a jury member at international competitions. He is active in many European countries as well as Peru, Brazil, Colombia, South Korea, Australia, Singapore and the USA.
In the Spotlight!
Tasmania
Compulsory piece for the 4th Division of the 2027 Open Dutch Fanfare Championships.
New releases 2026
Happy Harmony
Happy Harmony is a cheerful composition that puts wind music in the spotlight.
Beauty of Nature
This attractive work is about a region in the Netherlands where the beauty of nature flourishes.
The Fairy Tale King
The music reflects the life of Ludwig II, the former King of Bavaria. Through fairy-tale-like and romantic sounds, yet also martial and dramatic.