Alan Haughton

Alan Haughton (* 1950 ) is an English composer, pianist and music performer. He composed mainly for piano .

His Rhythm & Rag pieces are popular. Most of his works are published by the three major publishers ABRSM , Kevin Mayhew Publishers and Oxford University Press .

Career

Haughton learned to play the piano at the age of ten. He spent three years at the Royal Academy of Music in London , one of the leading music institutions. There he won several prizes and gave his first concerts in the 450-seat Duke's Hall . After completing his apprenticeship, he became deputy director of the Hazeldene School in Bedford . In the meantime (2012) he is a recognized and established composer who has released over 60 albums in the three major publishing houses ABRSM , Kevin Mayhew Publishers and Oxford University Press . As musical director he has accompanied or actively participated in many famous works. He has also worked with Sir John Dankworth , Don Rendell , Barbara Thompson , the Pasadena Roof Orchestra and many more.

Works (selection)

• Rhythm & rag: for clarinet, 1997
• More rhythm and rag: 17 pieces in various popular styles, 1994
• Roundabout: sixteen pieces for the preparatory test for piano, 1992
• Rhythm and rag: 16 pieces in various popular styles, 1988
• Fun club piano: chill out pieces to enjoy between exams

Web links

• Alan Haughton - Composer and Performing Musician (English)
• Literature by and about Alan Haughton in the WorldCat bibliographic database