André Groen - Drums / percussion

 

André Groen studied drums, classical percussion and latin percussion at the conservatoires of Arnhem and Rotterdam. He studied in New York with the Drummers Collective and made several trips to Cuba, to specialise in latin percussion and danzón.

André teaches drums and latin ensemble at the Utrecht Conservatoire, as well as latin percussion and ensembles at the ArtEZ Music Academy in Arnhem. He played as a drummer in bands with Guus Tangelder, Herman de Wit, Martin van Duynhoven, Leo Cuypers, Vera Vingerhoeds, I Compani, and many theatre companies.

André used to play classical percussion in the Groen&Flören  duo and in the Gelders Orkest. Since 1983, he has been a member of orkest de ereprijs and for a few years now of the international HOP! trio.

As a latin percussionist, André has been active in many latin bands, including Salsaya Big Band, Salsa d’Amsterdam, and Orquesta Tentación (Switzerland). He is the founder and percussionist of the European Danzón Orchestra, with which he performed at festivals in Cuba. Currently, he is the conductor of Orquesta Salsabor and member of the trio Nos Otrobanda with pianist Michiel Braam and bass-player Aty de Windt.

Sjors van der Mark - guitar

 

Guitarist Sjors van der Mark enjoys exploring limits. His own, those of the music, and of his instrument. This developed into a passion for contemporary music, where he can expermient with sound, tehcnique, and musicality on accoustic, as well as electric guitar.

After his teenage years, the electric guitar disappeared out of Sjors’ daily life for a while, during his studies at the conservatoire in Tilburg. Once Sjors started focusing completly on contemporary music in his Master, the electric guitar regained its larger role. Sjors completed his degree with Honours and the electric guitar is now his most-used instrument in various ensembles and projects, and of course… Orchestra de Ereprijs.

Wim Boerman - Artistic leader / conductor

 

Wim Boerman studied flute at the Arnhem Academy of Music with Rien de Reede and Frans van der Wiel. In 1979, he set up orkest de ereprijs with some of his colleagues – a collective without a conductor. Their main prospective was to perform new music, specially composed for this ensemble of fifteen, at unexpected locations (outdoors, marketplaces, museums) and concert halls. As the music got more and more complex, they started to feel the need to hire conductors.

Boerman had combined being a musician and being a conductor for several years, when he was appointed director and artistic director of the ensemble: a position he still holds. In 2005, he received a life achievement award from the Polish-Russian Association of Composers, for his work and efforts. Until 2013, Boerman was employed by the Music School/Domein in Arnhem as a flute and ensemble teacher.

In November 2018, Wim Boermans received the Theo Bruijs Award for his engagement in talent development and music education with orchestra De Ereprijs. The Theo Bruijns Award is handed out by the Council of The Hague, advised by the Johan Wagenaar Foundation. It is awarded to those who have shown an exceptional commitment to world of music in The Netherlands.

 

Herman Lamers - Bass

 

Herman Lamers studied School Music, Horn and Wind Band Conducting at the Arnhem Music Academy. He has worked as a music teacher at several schools in Nijmegen and Oss, among others. He also taught brass-players at Musical Association Ulto in Winssen. At this point, Herman teaches guitar in Wijchen and at the guitar school Lingewaard in Bemmel.

On top of his teaching work, Herman is a member of orchestra de ereprijs and of big band Ravenstein. He is very experienced in coaching bands and accompanying various artists musically. For instance, Frank Boeijen, Rob de Nijs, Hans de Booy and Jochem van Gelder. As a freelancer, he was involved with divers pop and jazz formations. Herman composes and arranges for different wind bands and choirs.

 

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André Groen - Drums / percussion

 

André Groen studied drums, classical percussion and latin percussion at the conservatoires of Arnhem and Rotterdam. He studied in New York with the Drummers Collective and made several trips to Cuba, to specialise in latin percussion and danzón.

André teaches drums and latin ensemble at the Utrecht Conservatoire, as well as latin percussion and ensembles at the ArtEZ Music Academy in Arnhem. He played as a drummer in bands with Guus Tangelder, Herman de Wit, Martin van Duynhoven, Leo Cuypers, Vera Vingerhoeds, I Compani, and many theatre companies.

André used to play classical percussion in the Groen&Flören  duo and in the Gelders Orkest. Since 1983, he has been a member of orkest de ereprijs and for a few years now of the international HOP! trio.

As a latin percussionist, André has been active in many latin bands, including Salsaya Big Band, Salsa d’Amsterdam, and Orquesta Tentación (Switzerland). He is the founder and percussionist of the European Danzón Orchestra, with which he performed at festivals in Cuba. Currently, he is the conductor of Orquesta Salsabor and member of the trio Nos Otrobanda with pianist Michiel Braam and bass-player Aty de Windt.

Sjors van der Mark - guitar

 

Guitarist Sjors van der Mark enjoys exploring limits. His own, those of the music, and of his instrument. This developed into a passion for contemporary music, where he can expermient with sound, tehcnique, and musicality on accoustic, as well as electric guitar.

After his teenage years, the electric guitar disappeared out of Sjors’ daily life for a while, during his studies at the conservatoire in Tilburg. Once Sjors started focusing completly on contemporary music in his Master, the electric guitar regained its larger role. Sjors completed his degree with Honours and the electric guitar is now his most-used instrument in various ensembles and projects, and of course… Orchestra de Ereprijs.

Wim Boerman - Artistic leader / conductor

 

Wim Boerman studied flute at the Arnhem Academy of Music with Rien de Reede and Frans van der Wiel. In 1979, he set up orkest de ereprijs with some of his colleagues – a collective without a conductor. Their main prospective was to perform new music, specially composed for this ensemble of fifteen, at unexpected locations (outdoors, marketplaces, museums) and concert halls. As the music got more and more complex, they started to feel the need to hire conductors.

Boerman had combined being a musician and being a conductor for several years, when he was appointed director and artistic director of the ensemble: a position he still holds. In 2005, he received a life achievement award from the Polish-Russian Association of Composers, for his work and efforts. Until 2013, Boerman was employed by the Music School/Domein in Arnhem as a flute and ensemble teacher.

In November 2018, Wim Boermans received the Theo Bruijs Award for his engagement in talent development and music education with orchestra De Ereprijs. The Theo Bruijns Award is handed out by the Council of The Hague, advised by the Johan Wagenaar Foundation. It is awarded to those who have shown an exceptional commitment to world of music in The Netherlands.

 

Herman Lamers - Bass

 

Herman Lamers studied School Music, Horn and Wind Band Conducting at the Arnhem Music Academy. He has worked as a music teacher at several schools in Nijmegen and Oss, among others. He also taught brass-players at Musical Association Ulto in Winssen. At this point, Herman teaches guitar in Wijchen and at the guitar school Lingewaard in Bemmel.

On top of his teaching work, Herman is a member of orchestra de ereprijs and of big band Ravenstein. He is very experienced in coaching bands and accompanying various artists musically. For instance, Frank Boeijen, Rob de Nijs, Hans de Booy and Jochem van Gelder. As a freelancer, he was involved with divers pop and jazz formations. Herman composes and arranges for different wind bands and choirs.

 

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