C. Alan Publications: New Products - 2026-27 Music for Young Bands

Vocalise (Band Gr. 2.5)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:33:19 +0000

André Waignein's Vocalise for wind band is characterized by beautiful, floating melodies, rich harmonies, and well-crafted counterlines. The second half of the piece adds drum set, giving the work more drive, while retaining the lyricism from the beginning.

Price: $85.00

Sailing Day (Band Gr. 2.5)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:27:17 +0000

Imagine a harbor bathed in the brilliant light of dawn. The anchor is lifted, and the white sails catch a fresh, powerful breeze. As the ship cuts through the waves and heads toward the vast, blue horizon, the crew is filled with anticipation and hope for the journey ahead. This music captures ..

Price: $100.00

Andante Cantabile [Tchaikovsky&91; (Band Gr. 3.5)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:02:09 +0000

Extracted from Tchaikovsky's "String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11, Andante Cantabile has been beautifully scored for wind ensemble by José Schyns.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series:
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Price: $100.00

Hillside Sketches (Band Gr. 3.5)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:54:45 +0000

Inspired by the beauty of Texas Hill Country and the spirit of lasting friendship, Hillside Sketches (Overture) is an exciting Grade 3.5 work that features bold brass fanfares, sweeping woodwind lines, and sparkling percussion writing, all woven together with lyrical themes and..
Price: $80.00

Resistance (Band Gr. 3)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:49:59 +0000

A foreboding opening from the upper woodwinds sets the scene for Resistance, a dramatic piece for intermediate band. Following the intro, the piece moves through up-tempo low winds, aggressive percussion interjections and dramatic rips to a thrilling conclusion.

Price: $70.00

A MidCentury Martian (Band Gr. 3)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:46:29 +0000

A MidCentury Martian depicts a story of a Martian captured by Russians and held in a vault underneath the home of composer Dimitri Shostakovich. Through the use of a Passagcalia, this piece employs Shostakovich’s own signature D-S-C-H motive in clever and accessible appli..
Price: $70.00

Hop! (Flex Band Gr. 2.5)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:42:07 +0000

Dedicated to the composer’s eleven-year-old niece and her middle school concert band, Hop! is meant to capture the spirit of youthful exuberance through percussive syncopation, hints of jazz, and memorable, toe-tapping melodies.

Genre: 6-Part F..
Price: $65.00

For the Ones We Love (Band Gr. 2.5)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:37:41 +0000

For the Ones We Love is a reflective piece that honors both the loved ones in our lives and those we’ve lost. Its beautiful melodies and harmonies create an emotional experience that encourages us to show love and kindness daily. We are reminded that these actions leave l..
Price: $60.00

Avalon (Band Gr. 2.5)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:34:15 +0000

Written to excite both the performing students and their audience, Avalon invites you into the land of kings, castles and knights with heroic and lyrical melodies featuring every section of the band... even low brass!

Genre: Band | # of Playe..
Price: $65.00

Angels We Have Heard on High (Band Gr. 2.5)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:30:32 +0000

Angels We Have Heard on High is one of the most joyful and recognizable carols of the Christmas season. Set to the hymn tune Gloria, the song tells the story of the shepherds outside the town of Bethlehem who are suddenly surrounded by angels announcing the birth of Je..
Price: $65.00