A Heritage Suite is a three-movement work inspired by family history, places and the feeling of belonging. While researching his family tree, Anton Weeren traced the Weeren family back to around 1730. Among the names he discovered were Andries Hendrix Weeren and Jacomijn Hendrix, who married in 1757 and settled in the small village of Leur. Their lives were those of ordinary agricultural workers, yet discovering their names and the places where they lived made the distant past suddenly feel remarkably close. One of their descendants, Jacobus Weeren, later lived in Hernen, home to the historic Castle of Hernen. These places and the lives of generations who worked and lived there became the inspiration for the three movements. 1. Hernen, Living Heritage opens with a fanfare followed by a joyful, heroic march, with subtle harmonic twists. 2. Leur, Fading Memories reflects on lives that have gradually disappeared from living memory, leaving behind only names, places and fragments of history. 3. Homecoming, A Place to Belong brings the journey into the present, expressing the warmth and security of coming home and the sense of belonging that heritage can provide. A Heritage Suite combines an accessible musical language with character, colour and a personal historical story

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This Concertino for trombone and orchestra was commissioned by the Orchestra of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee for trombonist Paul Langerman. The work opens with a free Maestoso, immediately showcasing the soloist’s virtuosity and expressive range, followed by a short cadenza leading into the main structure.

Three continuous movements follow: a virtuosic and playful Allegro, a lyrical and reflective Adagio forming the emotional core of the work, and an energetic, motoric final movement in which soloist and orchestra drive towards a brilliant conclusion.

From Shadow to Light is an expressive and narrative composition that depicts a journey from darkness to hope in four connected sections. The music begins heavy and tormented, filled with inner struggle and tension, before breaking into a fierce and determined fight for escape. A moment of reflection and calm follows, allowing space for healing and understanding, after which new strength emerges. The work concludes with a confident, hopeful march, leading to a powerful and uplifting finale. From Shadow to Light tells a compelling story of perseverance, resilience, and finding new beginnings through determination and trust.

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The piece opens with Défilé d'Entrée, a cheerful, quick march where something feels off, as if a step is being skipped here and there. This leads into Magicien Ennuyeux, a waltz depicting the dull and clumsy magician performing his tricks. Pierrot Triste captures the melancholy of the sad clown, followed by Acrobates Maladroits, where the awkward acrobats perform clumsy stunts in a very special mambo. Finally, everything culminates in Animaux Incontrôlables, where circus animals wreak havoc, tearing down the tent in a fast-paced, challenging Csárdás. It’s typical, vivid circus music with a challenging and humorous twist. For the fast and difficult passage in the woodwinds at the end of the piece, there is an alternative, easier version available.

David Kweksilber, the composer of this piece, has listened to a lot of historical Klezmer recordings by Naftule Brandwein and Dave Tarras. As an instrumentalist, he also took lessons with virtuosos such as David Krakauer and Andy Statman. The character and sound of Klezmer serve as inspiration within Kweksilber's own compositions. This resulted in Klezz of '99 at the end of the '90s, which he premiered with the New Cool Collective Big Band in a groovy, danceable context. Anton Weeren has made this masterful piece available for wind and fanfare orchestra, which can be performed with or without a combo. David Kweksilber enjoys participating as a soloist during performances of this super fun piece.

David Kweksilber, the composer of this piece, has listened to many historical Klezmer recordings by Naftule Brandwein and Dave Tarras. As an instrumentalist, he also took lessons with virtuosos such as David Krakauer and Andy Statman. The character and sound of Klezmer serve as inspiration for Kweksilber's own compositions. This resulted in Klezz of '99 at the end of the '90s, which he premiered with the New Cool Collective Big Band in a groovy, danceable context. Twenty years later, it was time for an anniversary piece: Klezz of '19, which he premiered with his band "The Oisters" during the 2020 New Year's concert at the Bimhuis in Amsterdam. Anton Weeren has made this masterful piece available for wind band and fanfare orchestra. David Kweksilber is happy to participate as a soloist during performances of this super fun piece.

Anton Weeren wrote this virtuoso Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra for Jeroen Schippers, solo trumpet player of the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy. This work had its world premiere with Jeroen Schippers and his orchestra in November 2022. The premiere of the fanfare version took place at the Gelders Fanfare Orchestra. It is a challenging work for both the soloist and the orchestra in which the concerto style typically emerges. Overall, this piece consists of an opening, five subsequent and based movements, and a solo cadence.

"Harpe Davids" Psalm 150, arranged for concert band in a creative and festive way. Written for the 100th anniversary of music association Harpe Davids from the Dutch village of Ridderkerk. As the opening of a concert, this festive piece of music is certainly not out of place. The sharp brass kicks off with signals, after which the whole orchestra gives a festive answer. The psalm is quoted in its entirety in the arrangement, including the two verses, so that it can also be used for congregational singing in church and worship.

Traditional Christmas carol from Ukraine, arranged for wind orchestra in a dazzling and dynamic way by Anton Weeren. This arrangement lives up to its name through the use of the glockenspiel, sleigh bells, and tubular bells.

This well-known traditional English Christmas carol from the 19th century has been arranged in a surprising way for Concert Band by Anton Weeren. With this arrangement, every Christmas program receives an energetic and creative boost. Dancing accompaniments and cheerful counter-melodies: the theme is presented and elaborated in various ways, culminating in a grand and enthusiastic ending.