From 1959 to 1973, Vandernoot was conductor and artistic director of La Monnaie. For the 1974-1975 season, he was artistic director of the Belgian National Orchestra. From 1975 to 1983, he was chief conductor of deFilharmonie (Antwerp), which is now called Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
Vandernoot held positions as a conductor and artistic director at La Monnaie from 1959 to 1973. For the 1974-1975 season, he was the artistic director of the Belgian National Orchestra. From 1975 to 1983, he served as chief conductor for deFilharmonie (now Antwerp Symphony Orchestra).