The New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra has long been committed to both the performance and creation of new music. Below is a list of commissions of new pieces and arrangements undertaken by the orchestra in line with its mission to reframe the classical music tradition.

We invite you to explore these pieces and support their composers.

• Robert Langenfeld, “Under the Night Sky in the Philippines” (2025)

• Julius Chajes, “Hanukkah Song,” arr. Marta (1941/2025)

• Paul Barbarin, “Bourbon Street Parade,” arr. Marta (1949/2024)

• Jorge Tabarés, “Divertimento for Piano Quintet” (2024)

• Robert Cohen, “Restless Moon” (2023)

• Molly Herron, “Moon Shift” (2019)

• Shruthi Rajesekar, “Son of Pandu” (2018)

• David Wolfson, “Deep Woods” (2017)

• Jinsel Lee, “The Beginning” (2016)

• Liza Sobel, “Skin” (2015)

• Edgar Girtain IV, “Four Catalan Songs” (2014)

• Joel Phillips, “Ark of My Dreams “ (2014)

• Joel, Phillips, “Elegy” (2009)

• Brian Kershner, “American Songs” (2004)

We will continue to update this list as we explore further into the orchestra’s archives.