A. Oscar Haugland




		Composers Bureau A. Oscar Haugland Biography Born in Emmons, Minnesota 1922. Early years were spent in Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa. Graduated from Thompson High School, Thompson, Iowa 1939. Attended Drake University, receiving the B. Mus. Ed. degree in 1943. Served three years in the 324th ASF Band, Aberdeen, Maryland 1943-1946. In 1947 received the BM degree in composition from Northwestern University. Received the MM degree in composition in 1948 from Northwestern University. Taught at West Virginia University 1949-1952 and 1954-1960. Attended Eastman School of Music 1952-1954, receiving the DMA in composition and Performer's Certificate in French Horn in 1956. Taught at Northern Illinois University 1960-1992. He has composed music for a wide variety of performers, including instrumental and vocal soloists, chamber music groups, wind ensembles and symphony orchestras. Several works were written for theatre and for modern dance. Many works are published and have been performed by the Minneapolis Symphony, Eastman-Rochester Symphony, Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, Chicago String Ensemble, Illinois Chamber Symphony, and DeKalb Kishwaukee Symphony. In addition to numerous performances in the United States, there have been performances in foreign countries such as Argentina, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, and Taiwan. Selected Compositions All works are published by HOA MUSIC PUBLISHER, 756 S. 3rd St., DeKalb, IL 60115. Introduction, Variations and Episodes for violin, horn and piano Imaging, for cello and piano Toccata, for piano Song of the Wave, SATB Rondel for September, SATB Further Information Pan Pipes 2004-2005 Annual American Composer Update Pan Pipes 2003-2004 Annual American Composer Update Pan Pipes 2002-2003 Annual American Composer Update Pan Pipes 2001-2002 Annual American Composer Update Pan Pipes 2000-2001 Annual American Composer Update Pan Pipes 1999-2000 Annual American Composer Update Pan Pipes 1998-1999 Annual American Composer Update Pan Pipes 1997-1998 Annual American Composer Update Pan Pipes 1996-1997 Annual American Composer Update Contact Information 756 S. 3rd St. DeKalb, IL 60115 E-mail: edgrieg@aol.com or haugland@mwci.com Page 1 \| Page 2 \| Page 3 Alphabetical List Categories Search Pan Pipes Annual Composer Updates Composers Bureau Archives Music for Young People Publishers More American Music Links
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A. Oscar Haugland