Alfred New Sheet Music 2026

Hang Gliding is a thrilling string orchestra work that captures the freedom and exhilaration of flight. Shifting between serene, flowing lines and bursts of rhythmic energy, the piece offers students...

The inspiration came from the composers time enrolled in a Master of Music Education program at James Madison University in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The campus features many origin...

A quiet city street in the wee hours after a rain. A bustling, brightly lit dance party. Second Prelude evokes both scenes through a vivid journey into a late night of the Jazz Age, offering a strikin...

Do you have an outstanding cellist or a cello section ready for the spotlight? Prelude In B Minor showcases rich, noble sonorities through a C string retuned down to B, allowing the cello to resonate...

A newly discovered piece by Mozart? Yes! A Very Little Night Music is the first arrangement for young string orchestra of this composition, written when the composer was approximately 10-12 years old....

The fiery spirit and dramatic character of this fresh-sounding composition paint a vivid picture of a Western hunt for an outlaw. Students will enjoy the supercharged rhythmic energy of the work, whic...

Take your string players on a thrilling mission into E Minor! Counter Mission: Venturing Into E Minor bursts with rhythmic accents and inventive instrument knocks, while cello and bass players get to...

What would a piece for band entitled Stay Tuned sound like? How about one part tune up, one part driving energy, one part tuneful melody. Add to this that the tuning note is always present somewhere t...

Gem City Fanfare by Todd Stalter is a bold concert opener featuring thick quartal harmonies in the winds accompanied by a variety of percussion timbres. Adapted from a longer work composed for the Qui...

Strong rhythms, contrasting themes, and melodic opportunities for all make this a fantastic choice for your next concert. Inspired by the amazing things created by those who craft with iron, this driv...

Follow the dusty trails of the American West, experience the adventure of a gunslinger's pursuit, and take in the grandeur of a night under the stars with Stagecoach by Patrick Roszell. (4:50) The Per...

With brilliant orchestrations and engaging parts for everyone, your students will be motivated to bring out their best with this dramatic and intense work. Continuance by Michael Kamuf has the perfect...

Bright Horizon March, by Scott Watson, is an energetic concert march written especially for young band. With its spirited tempo, clear melodies, and confident rhythms, the piece evokes a sense of opti...

Robert Sheldon's Prairie Sunset is a beautifully expressive and lyrical composition designed to evoke feelings of warmth and introspection. Its thoughtful counterpoint creates enhanced, colorful chord...

Discover new, uncharted worlds! Galaxy Hunter, by Chris M. Bernotas, takes you on a quest for distant galaxies with memorable themes and melodies for all. Intentionally, this piece has no articulation...

Legend of the Blue Flame, by Scott Watson, depicts an adventure from deep inside some ancient, cursed ruins. A brave explorer follows a mysterious blue flame. The eerie light floats ahead, drawing him...

Kickin' Off the Fun, by Kirk Vogel, gives the ensemble a heavy dose of fun with a high-energy composition for developing bands. Every instrument has a chance to play the melody, and there's an infecti...

Abundant Joy, by Adrian B. Sims, represents joy in its purest form. Specifically, sunshine comes to mind, imagining a vibrant afternoon surrounded by love, laughter, and gratitude. This delightful pie...

Test your students' musical mettle with this powerful work depicting a medieval "trial by combat" — fateful duel to determine guilt or innocence. The conflict is brought to life through sharp ar...

Igneous, by Sarah Siegler, is a fiery work for concert band. It starts with an energetic flourish, and then the low brass sections get the first chance at the melody. The piece has a driving melody in...

Described as a way to envision the potential impact of an idea by creating a tangible experience of the future it could create, Futurescape, by Todd Stalter, is an attempt to portray that concept thro...

Hidden Treasures, by Willie Cornish, Jr., is an adventurous young band piece that takes students on a musical voyage to find undiscovered riches in a far, foreign land. Beginning with an upbeat motive...

War Dance of the Seven Serpents, by Brian Beck, is a fantastic showcase for developing musicians. It exhibits many aspects, styles, and techniques included in more sophisticated music that challenge p...

Snowdrifts, by Jordan Sterk, is a lyrical and expressive work that seeks to capture the serene beauty of a sunny winter day in the aftermath of a snowstorm. The music paints a vivid picture of a quiet...

Up and Away, by Todd Stalter, is an energetic, fanfare-type piece, ideal for opening or closing a concert. The melodic ideas rise, fall, and undulate in imitation of flight and convey the thrill and e...