Daniel Ernest Forrest Jr. is an American composer, pianist, educator, and music editor. Dan Forrest was born in Breesport, New York, and began piano lessons with his elementary school music teacher at age 8! He is an acclaimed composer of choral, orchestral, instrumental, and wind band works. His music, in print with numerous publishers, has sold millions of copies, and has become well established in the repertoire of choirs around the world.