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Hello! I’m Carlo Balemans, a passionate musical leader, conductor, and composer with a global outlook. Currently, I serve as a Professor of Conducting at Codarts University Rotterdam and lead various orchestras and musical projects around the world. I thrive on bringing diverse musical traditions together and creating innovative performances.
With a background that spans continents and styles, I enjoy mentoring the next generation of musicians and blending classical music with jazz, dance, and theater. I’m the founder of Sound Trip World and Original Winds, where creativity and cultural exchange are at the heart of what we do.
Experience Level
Language
English
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced
Work Experience
Professor of Conducting at Codarts University Rotterdam
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Responsible for teaching conducting courses and mentoring students at the university level.
Conductor & Composer at Carroll College Wind Symphony, Waukesha, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Conducting and composing for the wind symphony, leading performances and rehearsals.
Conductor & Composer at Kampala Symphony Orchestra, Kampala, Uganda
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Conducting and composing for the Kampala Symphony Orchestra.
Conductor & Composer at The Arnhem Philharmonic Orchestra, Eusebius Church, Arnhem, The Netherlands
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Conducting and composing roles with this orchestra based in Arnhem.
Conductor & Composer at Conny Janssen Danst (dance company), Rotterdam, The Netherlands
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Collaboration with a dance company as conductor and composer.
Conductor & Composer at Eric Vloeimans (jazz trumpeter), Leiden, The Netherlands
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Collaboration as conductor and composer with jazz trumpeter Eric Vloeimans.
Conductor & Composer at De Wetten van Kepler (theatre company), ’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Conducting and composing performances for the theatre company.
Conductor at Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, Thailand
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Conducting the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra.
Conductor at Codarts Wind Ensemble, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Conducting responsibilities at Codarts Wind Ensemble.
Conductor at Codarts Bigband, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Conducting and music leadership for the big band ensemble.
Education
Master of Music at Codarts University Rotterdam
September 1, 1982 - July 1, 1991Qualifications
KNMO Award, Best Innovative Stage Performance
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2015International Conductors Contest
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025International Composition Contest
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025The Dutch National Windband Championships
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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