Welcome to the homepage of Peter Kleine Schaars

On this site, I’d like to show you how I can help you practising our common passion: music.

It is possible that you have played or conducted one of my compositions or arrangements, and you might be looking for some information about the man behind those notes. Maybe you’re just curious; maybe you have an actual question. I’d like to give you answers to those questions or help you find musical solutions for you and your amateur or professional orchestra.

The field of “light music played by symphonic wind orchestras” has made quite a development the last few years, and it is a hot item for many conductors and orchestras.
I’d like to share my long-term experience in this music (as a staff arranger and assistant conductor of the Royal Marine Band of the Dutch Navy) in order to help you to reach and maintain a high quality level – and, of course, lots of musical fun.

This can be achieved in many ways, from occasional guest conducting or workshops through the coaching of both conductor and orchestra following a step-by-step plan, to even writing a complete new repertoire fitted to your orchestra.

For information about my musical life, see the biography, for a list of existing repertoire see compositions and arrangements. Under activities you will find a list of orchestras and organizations I already worked with, and some of those inform you about their experiences under references. Finally there is a practical form under contact, so that you’re able to send me any queries you might have.

With musical greetings,
Peter Kleine Schaars