John Paynter (composer), Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn Paynter (composer)
British composer
Date of Birth: 17-Jul-1931
Date of Death: 01-Jul-2010
Profession: composer
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About John Paynter (composer)
- John Frederick Paynter OBE (17 July 1931 – 1 July 2010) was a British composer and music educator known for his advocacy of the cause of creative music making and his emphasis on the importance of music as a subject in the general education of all children.
- He was Professor of Music at The University of York from 1982 to 1994, serving as Emeritus Professor after his retirement.
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