Orchestra New Releases
![Messiah, HWV 56 [Mozart's arrangement, K. 572; complete] Cover Image](http://www.alfred.com/cdn/shop/files/book-placeholder_63d89dd7-622d-40f2-8c3b-c4395ecacfd4.png?v=1785333737&width=3840)
![Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 12 in B minor, HWV 330 [Critical Edition] Cover Image](http://www.alfred.com/cdn/shop/files/36-A786902_large_1624c263-f7ca-4660-b94d-eb654efcb4d8.jpg?v=1785333738&width=3840)
![Suite (Overture) No. 3 in D, BWV 1068: Aria (Air on the G String) [in C] Cover Image](http://www.alfred.com/cdn/shop/files/book-placeholder_692e9475-3450-4efc-a966-cc26841b7de9.png?v=1785333739&width=3840)
About this collection
Orchestra New Releases
Our orchestra new releases feature 200 contemporary and arranged works for string orchestras, full orchestras, and concert bands at all levels. From Tim Thompson's playful Grade 1 arrangement of Monster Mashed Potatoes to Brian Balmages' dynamic compositions like Into the Wildlands and Ignition Point, you'll find fresh material that engages student musicians and audiences alike. The collection draws from trusted series including Highland String Orchestra, MakeMusic Symphony Strings, and Kalmus Orchestra Library, ensuring quality across difficulty levels from 0.5 through Grade 5.
Who it's for
- School and community orchestra directors needing fresh repertoire
- String orchestra teachers at beginner through advanced levels
- Music programs planning fall and holiday concerts
What's inside
- 200 titles for string orchestra, full orchestra, and concert band
- Conductor scores and parts in print and PDF digital download formats
- Works from Grade 0.5 through Grade 5, with heaviest inventory at Grades 2-3
- Light concert, multicultural, rock, and masterwork arrangements plus seasonal pieces
Things to consider
Start by filtering to your ensemble size and grade level: most titles cluster around Grades 1 through 3, making it easy to find age-appropriate material. If you need flexibility, check for titles available in both conductor score and separate parts, which lets you print only what you need or go fully digital with PDF downloads. Brian Balmages and Chris M. Bernotas lead this collection's composers, so scan their individual catalogs if a piece appeals to you.