FJH Orchestra Sheet Music

Teachers keep coming back to Soon Hee Newbold's Voyager (Grade 2.5) and Brian Balmages's Impulse (Grade 0.5) and Burst! (Grade 1.5). Newbold's Viking (Grade 2) also moves consistently. These titles work across a wide range of skill levels and rehearsal contexts, which is why they're staples in school orchestra programs.

Bob Lipton added Overture and Bourree from Il Pastor Fido and Francis Osentowski contributed Fantasy on a Chinese Theme, both released in early 2026. Charles E. Carryl's A Capital Ship also entered the catalog recently and offers another period arrangement option for intermediate ensembles.

Soon Hee Newbold brings an international perspective shaped by her experiences and travel across musical cultures. A concert artist and performer in professional ensembles worldwide, she now writes works performed everywhere from beginning elementary groups to professional symphonies. Her Voyager is the top seller in this entire collection and reflects her gift for making culturally rich music accessible to young musicians.

Brian Balmages composes across orchestral, band, and chamber idioms with equal facility and has had his work performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House. A recipient of the A. Austin Harding Award, he understands what works for student ensembles without sacrificing musical integrity. Impulse and Burst! are signatures of this approach.

Carrie Lane Gruselle holds degrees in music education from the University of Wisconsin and currently teaches elementary and middle strings for the Appleton Area School District while also teaching cello at Lawrence University's Arts Academy. With 187 titles in this collection, she brings direct classroom experience to every arrangement and original work she creates.

Robert D. McCashin is Professor Emeritus and former Director of Orchestras at James Madison University, where he taught conducting and string pedagogy for 43 years. His work as a conductor and applied teacher informs every score, and his Allegretto remains popular with teachers building solid intermediate ensembles.