Kees Schoonenbeek
Kees Schoonenbeek (born October 1, 1947 in Arnhem , the Netherlands , pronunciation: kä: s sxo: unenbe: ik) is a Dutch composer , organist and conductor .
1963–1969 Schoonenbeek studied piano with Noor Relijk at the then Musiklyzeum (today: Conservatory) in Arnhem . 1971–1976 he joined the Brabant Conservatory (today Fontys Conservatory ) in Tilburg to study composition and music theory with Jan van Dijk . There he received a composition award in 1978.
From 1975 to 1977 he was a lecturer in music theory at the Brabant Conservatory, and from 1977 to 1980 he was a member of the musicology department at the University of Amsterdam . In 1980 he returned to the Brabant Conservatory as a lecturer in composition, music theory and instrumentation .
The focus of his academic work is on the subjects of composition, music theory, arranging and orchestration.
As a composer, Kees Schoonenbeek tries to reach a relatively wide audience. He preferably creates commissioned work in which the focus is on adapting to the target group and their needs. This willingness has led him to great activity in the field of brass music, for which he has composed numerous works for various instrumentations and levels of difficulty.
In 1983 Schoonenbeek received the music prize of the city of Lochem for his work for orchestra 'Tristropha' and in 2002 the third prize, 1st category of the composition competition for harmony orchestra from Corciano, Italy for 'The Black Light'.
Web links
- Literature by and about Kees Schoonenbeek in the catalog of the German National Library
- Biography (English)
- Biography (dutch)
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| SURNAME | Schoonenbeek, Kees |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Dutch composer, organist and conductor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 1, 1947 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Arnhem , the Netherlands |