The Bandmaster

Bandmaster Bernard Verkaaik, at the age of forty, has archieved considerable status as a conductor, composer and pianist. He is a member of the Royal Dutch Musicians Association, completed his formal study at the Amsterdam Conservatorium, and received accreditation for teaching, composition, and performance at the State Conservatorium at the Hague.

Many of his band and choral works have been published. He is editor of music publications for the Salvation Army in Amsterdam.