Henk van Lijnschooten | Compositori

Henk van Lijnschooten received his musical education at the Roayl Conservatory in The Hague. He began his career as clarinettist with the Royal Dutch Military Band. He made quite a name as conductor when he was director of the famous band of the Royal Dutch Marines. After this period he was appointed as a teacher for windbandconducting and instrumentation at the Conservatories of Rotterdam, Arnhem and Utrecht. His international breaktrhough as a composer began in the sixties. From that period on he wrote a large number of works, mainly for windband. His versatile "oeuvre" comprises works in all genres and styles. The greater part of his compositions show his great liking of the folkdong didiom. He also wrote educational works and music for variabke combinations. Henk van Lijnschooten is much sought-after adjudicator, guest-conductor and speaker on matters concerning windband. In these qualities he has travelled almost all European countries (including the Sovjet Union) and the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.