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I am Anton Weeren, a Dutch composer.

Composing, arranging, and transcribing music for concert bands, fanfare bands, and brass bands is my biggest passion. The sheet music of these works is published under my own label, Dutch Wind Music Publications.

On this website, you can view, listen to, read about, order, or rent my music. In addition, I create original custom compositions and arrangements on commission in many styles and various instrumentations. My compositions are always tailored to the level, tast and preferences of the musicians.

Stay updated on my creative activities by visiting my blog and subscribing to my newsletter.

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Concert Band
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Brass Band
Student Band

News

From Shadow to Light Featured in WASBE World Magazine

  WASBE logoMy composition From Shadow to Light is featured in the July edition of WASBE World Magazine.

In the Suggested Repertoire for Developing Bands column, a guest conductor selects a number of works that deserve special attention from youth and developing ensembles. For this edition, conductor Joop Boerstoel curated the selection and chose four works to be highlighted for conductors and bands around the world. From Shadow to Light is one of those recommendations.

Written for concert band and fanfare orchestra at Grade 3 level, the work portrays a musical journey from uncertainty and tension towards hope, strength and confidence. Being selected by an experienced conductor such as Joop Boerstoel for an international audience makes this recognition particularly meaningful.

Crescendo SliedrechtIt is also a pleasure to share that From Shadow to Light is currently being rehearsed, together with my composition Fantasy Overture, by windband Crescendo Sliedrecht. Both works are scheduled to be recorded and I look forward to hearing the results.

My thanks go to Joop Boerstoel for his confidence in the work and to Crescendo Sliedrecht with conductor Paul Langerman for their enthusiasm and commitment.

More information about From Shadow to Light and my other compositions can be found elsewhere on this website.

Recording – Concertino for Trombone and Orchestra

Paul LangermanOn 24 May 2025, my composition Concertino for Trombone and Orchestra received its premiere with the Orchestra of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee and trombonist Paul Langerman. The work was written on commission for them. Under the direction of conductor Ido Gerard Kempenaar, the piece came to life for the first time in performance, marking an important milestone in the development of the work.

Following the premiere, it was decided to create a professional recording. In February 2026, the work was recorded at the Netherlands Radio Music Centre in Hilversum (MCO). The recording was produced by Lex van Diepen Music Productions, with recording engineer Lex van Diepen and sound direction by Zoran Rosendahl. The result is a recording that truly captures the energy, colour, and character of the piece.

With sincere thanks to:

  • Conductor Ido Gerard Kempenaar
  • Soloist Paul Langerman
  • Recording engineer Lex van Diepen
  • Sound director Zoran Rosendahl
  • The outstanding musicians of the Orchestra of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee
  • Peter Kleineschaars, for his support in making this commission possible

I am deeply grateful for the trust, dedication, and artistry of everyone involved in this project. The recording is now publicly available, and the work will soon be available for hire through this website and Molenaar Edition. A piano reduction will also be available soon for trombone players wishing to perform the work with piano.

From Shadow to Light – new Grade 3 composition

From Shadow to Light PicI am pleased to introduce my new composition From Shadow to Light, written for Grade 3 concert band and fanfare orchestra. The work unfolds in four connected movements, telling a journey from darkness toward light.

The piece opens in a large, heavy and tormented atmosphere, yet with a subtle sense of hope. It reflects a struggle through difficult times, inner conflict and uncertainty, while always holding on to a faint glimpse of light. From this tension, a decisive turning point emerges: a moment of fierce energy, resistance and determination to break free.

The music becomes more urgent and forceful, full of drive and conflict, but never surrendering. Out of this struggle, the first real light appears, not as calm relief, but as something earned through strength and perseverance. This is followed by a more reflective third section, where the music opens up and allows space for understanding, healing and emotional processing. Gradually, new strength begins to grow from within.

The final movement takes the form of a confident and hopeful march. The music moves forward with direction and energy, embracing a renewed sense of light. What began in darkness ends in clarity, confidence and forward motion.

From Shadow to Light is a story of perseverance, reflection and renewal, ultimately a reminder that new light often comes through struggle.

The work will be premiered and recorded together with my earlier composition for Grade 3, Fantasy Ouverture, at the end of June by Crescendo Sliedrecht. Stay tuned for this recording. The work is available for purchase via this website and Molenaar Edition.

Featured in Klankbord (VLAMO)

Klankbord FeatureIn the most recent issue of Klankbord, the magazine of VLAMO, both an arrangement and a composition of mine were featured in the “Nieuwe Oogst” (New Harvest) section.

The publication includes my arrangement of Klezz of ’99 by David Kweksilber and the composition Son of the Sun, written for concert band and fanfare orchestra. Two very different works, presented side by side within this section in a way that suits their individual character.

Klankbord is a well-produced and content-rich magazine, covering a wide range of topics related to wind music in Belgium — from repertoire and education to policy, community life and artistic development. The magazine clearly reflects how vibrant and diverse this sector is. For musicians, conductors and board members in the Netherlands, Klankbord is also a valuable source of inspiration and information, as many of the themes discussed are widely recognisable and cross-border in nature.

Seeing my work presented in this context is a meaningful form of visibility within the broader network of Flemish and Belgian wind music.

Klankbord listMy music is available through Molenaar Edition. In this context, I would like to thank Henk Ummels for bringing my work to the attention of VLAMO. I would also like to express my appreciation to Dirk Verholle, who, as an ambassador of Belgian wind music, continues to work tirelessly for the sector and for initiatives such as Klankbord.

 

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