Harold Laurence Walters (September 29, 1918 in Gurdon, Arkansas — October 22, 1984 in Hollywood, Florida)[1] was an American composer.
During his five years with the US Navy Band as a tuba player and arranger, he completed his undergraduate studies at the College Conservatory of Music (CCM) of the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio, under Nadia Boulanger among others.
He later worked as a conductor and composer in Washington and New York City for theaters, film and various orchestras, including the well-known orchestra of Sigmund Romberg.
After 1947 he was associated with the music publisher Rubank, Inc. as a composer, arranger, and editor.
His oeuvre includes around 1,500 compositions and arrangements as well as instrumental methods.