<![CDATA[C. Alan Publications: New Products - Grade 1 (Amethyst Series)]]> https://c-alanpublications.com Thu, 07 May 2026 07:33:54 +0000 <![CDATA[Battle of the Open Strings (String Orchestra + Piano Gr. 1)]]> https://c-alanpublications.com/battle-of-the-open-strings/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:50:15 +0000 https://c-alanpublications.com/battle-of-the-open-strings/ Battle of the Open Strings (String Orchestra + Piano Gr. 1)

A fierce musical battle unfolds as the string instruments duel using only their open strings – each voice bold, raw, and resonant. The piano interjections create tension, while the optional percussion adds rhythmic drive, creating a dramatic and exhilarating Battle of the Open Str..

Price: $55.00

]]> Battle of the Open Strings (String Orchestra + Piano Gr. 1)

A fierce musical battle unfolds as the string instruments duel using only their open strings – each voice bold, raw, and resonant. The piano interjections create tension, while the optional percussion adds rhythmic drive, creating a dramatic and exhilarating Battle of the Open Str..

Price: $55.00

]]> A fierce musical battle unfolds as the string instruments duel using only their open strings – each voice bold, raw, and resonant. The piano interjections create tension, while the optional percussion adds rhythmic drive, creating a dramatic and exhilarating Battle of the Open Str..]]> <![CDATA[Six Puzzle Pieces (String Orchestra Gr. 1-1.5)]]> https://c-alanpublications.com/six-puzzle-pieces/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:55:50 +0000 https://c-alanpublications.com/six-puzzle-pieces/ Six Puzzle Pieces (String Orchestra Gr. 1-1.5)

Back-to-front, upside-down and split in half – in these pieces, familiar tunes have been rearranged to present students with the fun challenge of identifying them. Individual titles give some cryptic clues. This set of six pieces is intended for string orchestra students in their first tw..

Price: $115.00

]]> Six Puzzle Pieces (String Orchestra Gr. 1-1.5)

Back-to-front, upside-down and split in half – in these pieces, familiar tunes have been rearranged to present students with the fun challenge of identifying them. Individual titles give some cryptic clues. This set of six pieces is intended for string orchestra students in their first tw..

Price: $115.00

]]> Back-to-front, upside-down and split in half – in these pieces, familiar tunes have been rearranged to present students with the fun challenge of identifying them. Individual titles give some cryptic clues. This set of six pieces is intended for string orchestra students in their first tw..]]> <![CDATA[Watchmaker, The (String Orchestra Gr. 1.5)]]> https://c-alanpublications.com/watchmaker/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:52:21 +0000 https://c-alanpublications.com/watchmaker/ Watchmaker, The (String Orchestra Gr. 1.5)

The Watchmaker is a concert march that features use of the lower half of the bow, staccato open fifths, legato melodies, and pizzicato, all while keeping steady time, like the ticking on a clock.

Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players:Price: $48.00

]]> Watchmaker, The (String Orchestra Gr. 1.5)

The Watchmaker is a concert march that features use of the lower half of the bow, staccato open fifths, legato melodies, and pizzicato, all while keeping steady time, like the ticking on a clock.

Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players:Price: $48.00

]]> The Watchmaker is a concert march that features use of the lower half of the bow, staccato open fifths, legato melodies, and pizzicato, all while keeping steady time, like the ticking on a clock.

Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: <![CDATA[Tango for Open Strings (String Orchestra + Piano Gr. 1)]]> https://c-alanpublications.com/tango-for-open-strings/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:09:41 +0000 https://c-alanpublications.com/tango-for-open-strings/ Tango for Open Strings (String Orchestra + Piano Gr. 1)

A fun, accessible piece designed for beginning-level string orchestras, Tango for Open Strings incorporates open string techniques in combination with a lively tango rhythm. The piano accompaniment adds texture and enhances the overall lively, rhythmic character of the piece. <..

Price: $48.00

]]> Tango for Open Strings (String Orchestra + Piano Gr. 1)

A fun, accessible piece designed for beginning-level string orchestras, Tango for Open Strings incorporates open string techniques in combination with a lively tango rhythm. The piano accompaniment adds texture and enhances the overall lively, rhythmic character of the piece. <..

Price: $48.00

]]> A fun, accessible piece designed for beginning-level string orchestras, Tango for Open Strings incorporates open string techniques in combination with a lively tango rhythm. The piano accompaniment adds texture and enhances the overall lively, rhythmic character of the piece. <..]]> <![CDATA[One and Done (String Orchestra Gr. 0.5)]]> https://c-alanpublications.com/one-and-done/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:53:06 +0000 https://c-alanpublications.com/one-and-done/ One and Done (String Orchestra Gr. 0.5)

One and Done is a great way to introduce the youngest of players to bowing the open strings and first finger notes outside of the method book in a concert-worthy selection. Featuring limited harmony, call-and-response writing, and several instance of unison playing, "One and Do..

Price: $48.00

]]> One and Done (String Orchestra Gr. 0.5)

One and Done is a great way to introduce the youngest of players to bowing the open strings and first finger notes outside of the method book in a concert-worthy selection. Featuring limited harmony, call-and-response writing, and several instance of unison playing, "One and Do..

Price: $48.00

]]> One and Done is a great way to introduce the youngest of players to bowing the open strings and first finger notes outside of the method book in a concert-worthy selection. Featuring limited harmony, call-and-response writing, and several instance of unison playing, "One and Do..]]> <![CDATA[Does This Piece Make Me Sound Flat? (String Orchestra Gr. 1)]]> https://c-alanpublications.com/does-this-piece-make-me-sound-flat/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:23:14 +0000 https://c-alanpublications.com/does-this-piece-make-me-sound-flat/ Does This Piece Make Me Sound Flat? (String Orchestra Gr. 1)

Using only quarter notes and half notes in a slower tempo, Does this Piece Make Me Sound Flat? is a fantastic and achievable way to introduce cut-time and both high and low B-flat in all instruments. With its fanfare-like nature, Does this Piece Make Me Sound Flat? is ..

Price: $48.00

]]> Does This Piece Make Me Sound Flat? (String Orchestra Gr. 1)

Using only quarter notes and half notes in a slower tempo, Does this Piece Make Me Sound Flat? is a fantastic and achievable way to introduce cut-time and both high and low B-flat in all instruments. With its fanfare-like nature, Does this Piece Make Me Sound Flat? is ..

Price: $48.00

]]> Using only quarter notes and half notes in a slower tempo, Does this Piece Make Me Sound Flat? is a fantastic and achievable way to introduce cut-time and both high and low B-flat in all instruments. With its fanfare-like nature, Does this Piece Make Me Sound Flat? is ..]]> <![CDATA[While the Sun Shines (String Orchestra Gr. 1)]]> https://c-alanpublications.com/while-the-sun-shines/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:40:17 +0000 https://c-alanpublications.com/while-the-sun-shines/ While the Sun Shines (String Orchestra Gr. 1)

While the Sun Shines is music that tells a basic, easy-to-imagine story that your audience could find relatable. The simple tune depicts a walk taken by the composer and his dog where the furry friend barked in rhythm as the composer started whistling the simple melody. The inc..

Price: $48.00

]]> While the Sun Shines (String Orchestra Gr. 1)

While the Sun Shines is music that tells a basic, easy-to-imagine story that your audience could find relatable. The simple tune depicts a walk taken by the composer and his dog where the furry friend barked in rhythm as the composer started whistling the simple melody. The inc..

Price: $48.00

]]> While the Sun Shines is music that tells a basic, easy-to-imagine story that your audience could find relatable. The simple tune depicts a walk taken by the composer and his dog where the furry friend barked in rhythm as the composer started whistling the simple melody. The inc..]]> <![CDATA[By Hook or By Crook (String Orchestra Gr. 1)]]> https://c-alanpublications.com/by-hook-or-by-crook/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:37:38 +0000 https://c-alanpublications.com/by-hook-or-by-crook/ By Hook or By Crook (String Orchestra Gr. 1)

Written in e minor, By Hook or By Crook a mature-sounding selection that should come together quickly for most ensembles. All students have an opportunity to play the melody and the call-and-response writing between the upper and lower strings will reinforce rest counting in th..

Price: $48.00

]]> By Hook or By Crook (String Orchestra Gr. 1)

Written in e minor, By Hook or By Crook a mature-sounding selection that should come together quickly for most ensembles. All students have an opportunity to play the melody and the call-and-response writing between the upper and lower strings will reinforce rest counting in th..

Price: $48.00

]]> Written in e minor, By Hook or By Crook a mature-sounding selection that should come together quickly for most ensembles. All students have an opportunity to play the melody and the call-and-response writing between the upper and lower strings will reinforce rest counting in th..]]> <![CDATA[Zipline! (String Orchestra Gr. 1)]]> https://c-alanpublications.com/zipline-orchestra/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:32:12 +0000 https://c-alanpublications.com/zipline-orchestra/ Zipline! (String Orchestra Gr. 1)

What’s fast and fun? ZIPLINE! This driving piece is bursting with energy while using mainly the pitches D, E, F#, G, A, and B (along with a simple-to-control, 1st-finger glissando technique). This exciting, beginning-level work will contrast with most other selections on ..

Price: $48.00

]]> Zipline! (String Orchestra Gr. 1)

What’s fast and fun? ZIPLINE! This driving piece is bursting with energy while using mainly the pitches D, E, F#, G, A, and B (along with a simple-to-control, 1st-finger glissando technique). This exciting, beginning-level work will contrast with most other selections on ..

Price: $48.00

]]> What’s fast and fun? ZIPLINE! This driving piece is bursting with energy while using mainly the pitches D, E, F#, G, A, and B (along with a simple-to-control, 1st-finger glissando technique). This exciting, beginning-level work will contrast with most other selections on ..]]> <![CDATA[Wizard's Quest (String Orchestra Gr. 1.5)]]> https://c-alanpublications.com/wizards-quest/ Thu, 18 May 2023 11:00:17 +0000 https://c-alanpublications.com/wizards-quest/ Wizard's Quest (String Orchestra Gr. 1.5)

Wizard’s Quest is a dark and driving work for developing string orchestra. The energetic E-minor melody depicts the adventure of a quest in Medieval times—imagine the non-stop action of a Wizard determined to win against all odds. An optional drum part adds to the m..

Price: $52.00

]]> Wizard's Quest (String Orchestra Gr. 1.5)

Wizard’s Quest is a dark and driving work for developing string orchestra. The energetic E-minor melody depicts the adventure of a quest in Medieval times—imagine the non-stop action of a Wizard determined to win against all odds. An optional drum part adds to the m..

Price: $52.00

]]> Wizard’s Quest is a dark and driving work for developing string orchestra. The energetic E-minor melody depicts the adventure of a quest in Medieval times—imagine the non-stop action of a Wizard determined to win against all odds. An optional drum part adds to the m..]]>