Jacob de Haan's contributions to concert band music have been profound. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by top ensembles worldwide, and he has received numerous awards and commissions. As a composer, arranger, and educator, de Haan continues to inspire generations of musicians and composers.
Instead, support the composer. Buy the score. Mark it up. Love it legally. And keep great band music alive for the next generation.
– Full band sets from his primary publisher, De Haske (now part of Hal Leonard), can cost €80–€150+. For a student conductor or a small band on a shoestring budget, that’s steep.
If you are looking for a specific piece (e.g., Oregon , Ammerland , Dakota ), let me know, and I can provide more specific information about the work or help you find where to purchase it legally.
🎼 Drop it in the comments (legally streamed, of course!).
Here’s a draft for an interesting blog or social media post about and the availability (and ethics) of his PDF scores.
