Jacob de Haan is a Dutch contemporary composer known for wind music.

[1] De Haan has also published various vocal works, including several masses for choir, wind band, and soloists.

[2] He also conducts master classes and serves as a jury member at international music competitions.

[3] His compositional process often begins with improvisation on his old Steinway piano, developing themes and melodies into completed works.

Earlier, in 2003, he received a lifetime achievement award from the Frisian regional broadcasting company Omrop Fryslân.