About Henk van Lijnschooten
Lived 1928 – 2006 (aged 78). Henk van Lijnschooten was a Dutch conductor, composer and musicologist.
Hendrickus Cornelius "Henk" van Lijnschooten (28 March 1928 in The Hague – 1 November 2006 in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht) was a Dutch composer, who also wrote under the names Ted Huggens and Michel van Delft.
Life Henk van Lijnschooten went to his local music school for violin and clarinet lessons. His initial studies were with Koeberg Fritz (1876-1961) in music theory, composition and conducting technique. He completed his training as the Concert Band Conductor of The Hague Royal Conservatory. In 1957 he was appointed as the successor to the conductor of the Marine Band of the Royal Dutch Navy. With this orchestra he traveled throughout Europe and the United States. From 1965 to 1970 he was professor of woodwinds at the Conservatory of Rotterdam. After that, he taught at the Conservatory Concert Directorate in Arnhem and the Rotterdam Conservatory. In 1985 he was decorated as Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
Works for Wind Orchestra
Works of Ted Huggens
Works of Michiel van Delft 1970 With Horns and Trumpets for horn Corps 1970 Nicolette for marching band 1970 Dialogue for drum corps 1972 Serenade for Michel 1972 Rag 2000 1976 Rock The Wonderful Machine 1984 Fantasy on the Old Hundredth 1985 Easy Tune for the Young Ones 1986 Overture über einen Spiritual
Chamber music Canon 1950, for two clarinets Fughetta 1950, for brass quartet 1967 Variations on a Flemish folk song, for brass quartet 1969 Capriccio, for recorders 1969 Mini Concerto for horn and brass quartet 1969 Music for young blazers Chorale prelude, for horn quartet Music, for horn and percussion (vibraphone, temple blocks, marimba, bongos, drums, hi-hat, congas, glockenspiel)
Works for accordion 1970 rhapsodic Three miniatures for accordion orchestra 1975 Various pieces for accordion Three Folk Sketches, for accordion orchestra
Works for plucked instruments 1967 Second Rhapsody from the Low Countries, for mandolin orchestra
Soundtracks 1964 Acqua di Roma 1966 Refugee Film 1967 Marine Corps
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Who was Henk van Lijnschooten?
composer (1928–2006)
When was Henk van Lijnschooten born?
Henk van Lijnschooten was born on 28 March 1928 in The Hague.
When did Henk van Lijnschooten die?
Henk van Lijnschooten died on 1 November 2006 in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht.
What was Henk van Lijnschooten's occupation?
Henk van Lijnschooten was a conductor, composer and musicologist.
What nationality was Henk van Lijnschooten?
Henk van Lijnschooten was Dutch.
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