 In 1934, Poot seemed to achieve fame outside Belgium almost spontaneously after completing his "Ouverture joyeuse" ("Joyful Overture"), a work dedicated to his former teacher Paul Dukas.He also composed a substantial wind and brass oeuvre which is often played and performed by students and professionals alike.In 1939, Poot was appointed a Lecturer at the Brussels Conservatory, and later became Professor of counterpoint and harmony, before succeeding Léon Jongen as Director in 1949 and holding the post until 1966.