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Pieter Schuermans, a renowned composer and musician, stands out for his versatility and extensive musical expertise. He obtained Master’s degrees in Music at LUCA School of Arts campus Lemmens, in the disciplines of Composition, Double Bass, Flute and Symphonic Conducting. His educational journey was further enriched by advanced studies at the Orpheus Institute and by international experiences. In 2021, he earned his Doctorate in the Arts at KU Leuven, where he excelled with his thesis “Chaotic Pulse, Pulsating Chaos” and an artistic portfolio that was broadcast in its entirety on Radio Klara.

As a performing musician, Schuermans has built an impressive career. He has performed with leading ensembles and orchestras in Flanders and was the principal double bassist at Collegium Instrumentale Brugense for many years. With this ensemble, he realised numerous acclaimed international concert tours and CD recordings.

As the founder of eaRis company, a group dedicated to interdisciplinary art, he took on both the roles of composer and director. Under his leadership, eaRis company successfully toured Europe with performances in cities like Paris, Vienna, Brescia, Leipzig, Stockholm, and even as far north as Sweden.

His commitment to youth orchestras in Flanders is evident in his roles as conductor and inspirer on the boards of organisations such as Jeugd en Muziek Vlaanderen and Amaj. His international experience as a conductor includes performances in China, including at the prestigious Oriental Arts Center in Shanghai, and memorable renditions of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. Additionally, he frequently collaborates with Ataneres Ensemble and is a sought-after guest conductor, having performed with renowned soloists such as Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden, Werner Van Mechelen, Yves Saelens, Liesbeth De Vos, Kurt Bertels, Nicolas Dupont, and Bert Koch.

Pieter Schuermans is the president of the Composers Archipelago Flanders and is dedicated to promoting and supporting Flemish composers both at home and abroad. The Belgian Music Days and the Fingerprints CD series are just some of the projects he champions with ComAV.

As a composer, he has won multiple awards and recognitions. His collaborations include work with, Quatuor Danel, Brussels Philharmonic, Kugoni Trio, Ataneres Ensemble, Goeyvaerts String Trio, De la Haye Ensemble, Collegium Instrumentale Brugense, Transit Festival and Radio Klara.

He is a professor and coordinator of composition at LUCA School of Arts campus Lemmens. His artistic focus and research currently concentrate on composition, conducting, and AI. In 2022, he was appointed as a Special Guest Professor in the Arts at KU Leuven, where he promotes Doctorates in the Arts.