11 of the Best New String Orchestra Arrangements for 2026
This blog comes courtesy of Hal Leonard's instrumental publications editor, Jim Kazik.
2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year for String Orchestra music, and we're pleased to be able to offer a variety of styles and genres from our curated team of talented writers!
For pop hits, check out the tunes burning up the airwaves from Korea, the KPOP Demon Hunters with tunes such as "Golden," "Your Idol," and "Soda Pop". Your beginning students will enjoy playing titles by Kathryn Griesinger like "Castle Quest," and ride into the holidays with "Magic Sleigh". Explore tradition and culture with folk songs like "Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara" and "Lil' Liza Jane". Originals by Michael Oare like "Red Comet" and "Apex Predator" will challenge your advancing beginners, or rock out to tunes from the recent Minecraft movie!
Whether you're looking for exciting new titles to add to your repertoire, or the latest pop tunes to spice up your concert, this year's releases will provide you with a wide variety of options.
Golden (from KPop Demon Hunters)
Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami) (arr. Paul Murtha)
String Orchestra Level 3-4
Not only will this amazing arrangement give your orchestra students the opportunity to experience the power and intensity of the #1 hit from the #1 Netflix movie of all time, but it will also provide the perfect vehicle for teaching various articulations, triplet and 16th note rhythms, as well as dynamics and meter changes. Piano, drum set, tambourine, and suspended cymbal parts included. Perfect as a concert favorite or as a recruitment piece. A sure hit!
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Soda Pop (from KPop Demon Hunters)
Saja Boys (arr. Chris Larosa)
String Orchestra Level 3-4
Perfectly scored to be accessible and engaging to every section of the orchestra, this amazing arrangement of the popular song from Netflix smash hit movie will have your young musicians learning 16th note rhythms, syncopations and simple chromaticism, all while having fun. Simple shifting in 1st Violins. Drum set and Percussion parts included.
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Your Idol (from KPop Demon Hunters)
Saja Boys (arr. Chris Larosa)
String Orchestra Level 3-4
The hit song from the smash Netflix hit movie is available here in this perfectly scored arrangement for your young string orchestra.
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Apex Predator
Michael Oare
String Orchestra Level 2
This arrangement for string orchestra of the popular concert band work offers the perfect blend of musical stealth and pursuit and covers a wide variety of musical concepts including syncopation, low 1st fingers, meter changes, dynamics and four note slurs. Easy shifting in 1st Violin. An array of pitched and non-pitched percussion adds to the excitement!
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Red Comet
Michael Oare
String Orchestra Level 2
The popular, high energy concert band work has been expertly arranged for string orchestra. With a driving and infectious melody it is excellent for teaching a wide variety of musical concepts.
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Castle Quest
Kathryn Griesinger
String Orchestra Level 1.5
Take your elementary orchestra on an exciting quest with this powerful and adventurous original work. Outstanding scoring packs a lot of great musical moments from major and minor mode, 7th chords, dynamics and articulations while staying highly accessible. All sections will enjoy the melody.
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Magic Sleigh
Kathryn Griesinger
String Orchestra Level 2
Perfect for holiday programming, this festive and heartwarming melody will bring joy to your next winter concert. Excellent for reinforcing staccato articulations and independent parts. Sleigh bells and bell part add the perfect color.
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Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara (Children of the Heavenly Father)
Carl Strommen
Marching Band sheet music
A gorgeous and lush setting of the Swedish folk song. Teach your developing orchestra tone, phrasing, and legato technique along with dynamics, meter changes and various fingering patterns. Solo opportunities for Cello, Violin 1, and Viola. Piano part recommended.
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Li'l Liza Jane
Countess Ada de la Chau (arr. Carl Strommen)
String Orchestra Level 2
A bright and cheerful arrangement of the beloved American folk song. The perfect opportunty to teach syncopation and articulations. All sections get an opportunity at the melody.
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Steve's Lava Chicken (from A Minecraft Movie)
Jack Black (arr. Larry Moore)
String Orchestra Level 3
Bring the infectious song from the hit movie that everyone is singing to your next orchestra concert. Pure enjoyment and perfect for recruitment. Drum set part included.
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I Feel Alive (from (A Minecraft Movie)
Jack Black (arr. Larry Moore)
String Orchestra Level 3-4
You never knew strings could rock like this! This arrangement of the driving rock song from the hit movie based on the smash hit video game is pure energy. A great change of pace on your next concert program! Drum set part included.
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