Dean Burry

Dean Burry (born 1972 in St. John's, Newfoundland) is a Canadian composer, librettist, and educator. He is known for being one of the composers of "The Hobbit".
Early life.
Burry began his passion in music at age 10. He was inspired by a teacher to compete in piano competitions. He was also interested in theater, writing plays and musicals for his school drama club.
College.
Burry first attended college at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. While at Mount Allison, he produced and conducted "The Resurrection", "Joe and Mary Had a Baby", and "Unto the Earth: Vignettes of a War". He later went to the University of Toronto and studied composition studies.