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Daniel Pelton
Daniel Pelton is a young Canadian administrator, band leader, composer, saxophonist and teacher from Calgary, Alberta. He began to play sax when he was nine years old, and later studied at Calgary University.
He often performs with his contemporary chamber group The Daniel Pelton Collective. He created the 'Composer in Residence' position with Calgary Public Library and led the Calgary Jazz Orchestra for a semester.
A selection of articles about Daniel Pelton
Spotlight. The Composer as Social Researcher - John Dante Prevedini listens to music by the Daniel Pelton Collective. '... a successful investigation into the perennial question of classical music's broader accessibility ...'
CD Spotlight. The New Civic Composer - John Dante Prevedini listens to music by young Canadian Daniel Pelton. '... a remarkable collaboration uniting forces across Calgary's entire musical landscape despite extraordinary logistical hurdles.'