Maurice Miles (1908 – 26 June 1985) was an English conductor known for championing the music of twentieth century British composers.
Miles was educated at Wells Cathedral School and won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, where he studied violin, voice and piano.
During the Second World War Maurice Miles served for a time as a Recce car driver in the 24th Lancers, and was the conductor of the 29th Armoured Brigade Orchestra.
Miles was appointed principal conductor of the newly formed Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra in 1947 and remained in that post until 1954.
The orchestra was known for its adventurous programming during his tenure, including contemporary British music and a rare performance of Arthur Honegger's oratorio King David.