Our Choir Conductor
Johannes Dewilde
Johannes is a passionate choral conductor, musician, and teacher based in Ghent, Belgium. He teaches at the Kunstenacademie GO! in Ghent, where he works with choirs and shares his expertise in choral conducting and music and cultural education. Between 2013 and 2021, he was active at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, where he taught in the Bachelor’s programme for secondary education in music. He has also gained international experience through his work at the University of Eastern Finland (Joensuu).
Over the years, Johannes has worked with several renowned (semi-)professional choirs and ensembles, both as a conductor and coach. He is regularly invited as a jury member for conservatories, festivals such as EMJ, and competitions, and is frequently engaged to teach conducting courses.
In addition to the Brussels Young Adult Choir (BYAC), Johannes currently leads the youth choir Panta Rhei, as well as the choirs Amaranthe and the vocal ensemble SAEVUS, both recognised at national level. He is also a guest conductor with the Ghent Singers, a professional ensemble based in Ghent. With these ensembles, he has performed extensively in Belgium and abroad, including in Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, France, and Finland. Most recently, he conducted the opening ceremony of the World Choir Games.
His work has also been recognised with several awards. At Musica Eterna Rome, he received the prize for best conductor for his outstanding performances, and at CantaRode Kerkrade, he was awarded best conductor.
The voices
About us
Our story
The Brussels Young Adult Choir (BYAC) was founded in September 2021 by a group of singers who share a passion for choral singing. Under the direction of Johannes Dewilde, they focus on developing a rich choral sound and lively interpretations of an ambitious repertoire.
In its early years, BYAC has already made its mark in several ways. By participating in the prestigious international choral festival CantaRode, BYAC has had the opportunity to socialise with choirs from all over the world and learn how to strive for the highest level. In October 2023, the choir shared the stage with the Vlaams Radiokoor to pay tribute to the famous Belgian composer Vic Nees. In October 2025, they won first place in the Koor&Stem competition amongst the selected a capella choirs.
Bilingual and composed of singers aged 25 to 35, BYAC explores the a cappella repertoire from the Renaissance to the contemporary, including the Romantic period. The only requirement is that the singers, the conductor and the audience can establish a connection using pure harmonies and refined phrasing. BYAC is convinced that this passion will touch and delight the audience!
Our Ambitions
Our vision is to cultivate a choir that combines artistic excellence with a vibrant, supportive community.
We constantly aim to elevate our repertoire, challenge ourselves with ambitious projects, and deliver performances that inspire both singers and audiences. By fostering accountability, preparation, and collaboration, we ensure every rehearsal and concert is an opportunity to grow: musically, personally, and collectively.
We welcome singers who are ready to commit, explore diverse music, and contribute to a forward-looking, innovative choir experience, and we invite sponsors to join us in shaping a high-caliber artistic journey.
Come sing with us!
Would you like to sing in a young, dynamic amateur choir that sets the bar high? You are (give or take a few years) between 25 and 35 years old, you are ready to work hard on your scores before rehearsals in English and you are available two Thursday evenings a month? Don't hesitate to fill out the form below to express your interest and we will contact you for the next auditions!