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For the theater production “KOBES – ’n merakels spektakel” I composed the piece ‘KOBUS’. The work will premiere in September, performed by the music association Juliana from Den Ham (conducted by Sandra Mulder).Den Ham once again back in time…“KOBES – ’n merakels spektakel.”That’s...
On June 21, 2025, during the Day of the Composer, pianist Tamara Laverman will premiere the work 'Tonenspel'. This work features an interactive dialogue between a computer (which controls an acoustic MIDI grand piano) and the pianist. Tonenspel is structured...
'For the Time being', test piece WMC 2026!
The composition For the Time Being has been chosen as the test piece (3rd division fanfare) for the World Music Contest in 2026 in Kerkrade. “We are heading towards a very busy WMC.” The organization of the World Music Contest...
The Syrène Saxophone Quartet, consisting of Femke IJlstra, Femke Steketee, Marrich Noordmans, and Aukelien Kleinpenning, will bring the world premiere of Sipke Hoekstra’s first Quartet for Saxophones to De Winsinghhof in Roden. During their performance Noorderwind, they will also play...
'Next year marks 105 years since our fanfare was founded, and we will also commemorate 80 years of liberation. We have commissioned composer Arend Gerds to write a musical piece (composition) that reflects the story of Operation Quick Anger (also...
'For the Time being' in Grijpskerk
In April 1945, 116 women were imprisoned in Camp Westerbork, ranging in age from 17 to 72. They had been arrested due to their (alleged) resistance activities or those of their family members. As the liberators approached, the German guards...
On March 29, the composition ‘Kindred Souls’ will premiere. This piece is dedicated to the farewell of Klaas Jan van der Veen from the Reformed Brass Band Groningen and is therefore written as a duet for two euphoniums and brass band. The...
The project ‘Hemellichamen’ will soon commence. This unique and innovative project combines a fanfare band with live electronics in a newly composed musical experience inspired by the sounds of the cosmos. The composition revolves around the theme of celestial bodies...
DROGEHAM – The Maranathakerk in Drogeham provided a warm and atmospheric setting on Saturday evening for a special Christmas concert by Christian Brass Band Da Capo, together with the Urker Men’s Quartet and the Drogeham Choir. The audience enjoyed an...
To celebrate the 120th anniversary of Fanfare Looft den Heer from Oudega, I wrote the piece ‘Weerspiegelingen.’ The work will premiere on Saturday, November 2nd. The composition reflects the history and surroundings of the fanfare and the village of Oudega....
Due to the 125th anniversary of Chr. Brassband 'Wilhelmina' Kollum, I wrote 'Wild Flower.' The piece will be premiered on November 9th by this brass band conducted by Koen van der Molen. More information about this concert can be found...
Concordia Elburg and Fanfare Nooit Gedacht Windesheim will jointly premiere the composition Compagno on May 25, 2024, under the direction of Nienke Veldhuizen. The piece was written for their conductor, Jan Maat, who is retiring after 43 years with both...
Premiere 'Kinetic', Royal Brass in concert
The brass quintet of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is coming to Minnertsga. Five world-class musicians, together with the brass band, will give the “Royal Brass in concert” concert on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm. No need to go...
During the Christmas concert of Brass band 'Da Capo' Drogeham (led by Bienze Ijlstra) on December 23, 2023, the composition 'Unbreakable Ties', written especially for them, was premiered. 'In a packed hall we had our annual Christmas concert on Saturday. How...
Soon Arno Groeneveld will take his leave as conductor of Kunst Na Arbeid Hierden. To celebrate the fine period that Arno has been conductor of KNA and to conclude pleasantly, KNA will give a concert on February 3, 2024 in...
On December 8, the Reformed Brass Band Groningen (conducted by Jan Werkman) will premiere the composition “Vita Iter. This work was written in honor of the wedding ceremony of Frits and Zwannie Werkman and will sound during their wedding service...
The work Anaphoric was written for the winner of the 2022 Public Dutch Fanfare Championships, De Bazuin Augustinusga conducted by Gerk Huisma. This energetic opening work contains a musical translation of the stylistic figure Anaphoric, which consists of repeating words...
'Rewenich', centenary celebration Harmonie Sneek
Fanfare Harmonie Sneek celebrates its 100th anniversary with a concert featuring Elske DeWall.The brass band was founded on October 13, 1922 in the building of Aere Perennius on the Kleinzand in Sneek. The band has been working together with Excelsior...
'Dodo van Haska', Test Piece Gouden Spiker Festival 2023
The test pieces for the 26th Golden Spiker Festival have been selected. Stichting Culturele Activiteiten Opsterland (SCAO) had Arend Gerds write a composition for the festival. Dodo of Haska, a story about a Frisian saint. It was written for the...
'Where Earth and Sky meet', Test Piece ONFK 2023
On the advice of the Repertoire Information Center (RIC) selection committee, the ONFK board announces the five compulsory works for the five divisions of the Open Dutch Fanfare Championships. These will be held on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 April...
New Music NOW commissions 20 composers to create a new composition and an audiovisual production thereof. The Provincial Brass Band Groningen and composer Arend Gerds will engage in a collaboration in which a new work entitled “Monolith” (working title), will...
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the composition “Where Earth and Sky meet” will be premiered by C.M.V. Burdine. The work was written especially for them on the occasion of their fiftieth anniversary. For more information about this concert, visit the...