C Alan Publications

What C Alan Publications does

C. Alan Publications is a privately held sheet music publishing company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company specializes in publishing and distributing printed and digital scores for concert band, string and full orchestra, jazz ensemble, percussion, brass band, chamber ensembles, and vocal/choral music, organized by a proprietary grade-level taxonomy (Amethyst through Diamond, levels 0.5–6) and by programming category (ceremonial, holiday, multicultural, patriotic, popular). Its catalog spans thousands of compositions and includes signature series such as The Hollinden Signature Series, the Flex Band Series (MaxFlex and SpectraFlex), the Underrepresented Composers catalog, Teaching Performance Through Composition (TPTC) educational materials, and Texas PML for percussion.

The company also holds exclusive North American distribution rights for several foreign and independent publishers — Brolga Music (Australia), HAFABRA Music (Belgium), Jodie Blackshaw Music (Australia), G&M Brand, TradeWinds, and Aux Arcs — aggregating multi-national supply on a single storefront. Distribution is delivered via a Bigcommerce-powered direct e-commerce website (the primary sales channel) and a network of domestic and international authorized music dealers, with marketing through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and an email newsletter.

Revenue mechanics are unit-driven one-time sheet music sales at price points ranging from approximately $15 for solo works to $250+ for advanced scores and full band/orchestra sets. The customer base is dominated by school band and orchestra programs (Grades 0.5–6), with secondary segments in jazz ensembles, percussion programs, community brass bands, and institutions that commission new works. Notable institutional customers include the University of North Texas Percussion Ensemble, the FIM Flint School of Performing Arts, and the University of Georgia British Brass Band. No revenue, headcount, funding, or M&A data is disclosed.

Name

C Alan Publications

Legal name

C. Alan Publications

Website

https://c-alanpublications.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

C. Alan Publications is a privately held, Greensboro, NC-based sheet music publisher founded in 1989, specializing in concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, percussion, brass band, chamber, and vocal scores for school and educational programs across grade levels 0.5–6, with exclusive North American distribution rights for several foreign catalogs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sheet Music Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers (45914), Other Publishers (51319)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRALAEAI

Online-Only Musical Instrument & Sheet Music Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Music Instruments & Sheet Music Retail

SECONDARYCRALAEAJ

Educational Music Products Retail (Method Books, Exam Prep, Classroom Instruments)

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Music Instruments & Sheet Music Retail

SECONDARYMPAIABAC

Copyright Registration & Catalog Management (Metadata, ISWC/ISRC Linking)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Music Publishing (Songwriting, Rights Administration, Licensing)

Keywords

• Sheet music publishing
• Concert band music
• Educational music catalog
• Percussion ensemble music
• Music distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sheet Music Sales: One-time purchase of digital and physical sheet music, including scores, parts, and digital downloads for concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, percussion, and chamber music.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

C. Alan Publications is a sheet music publishing company that publishes, sells, and distributes original compositions and arrangements for concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, percussion, chamber, brass band, and vocal/choral ensembles. The catalog spans grade levels 0.5 through 6 (Amethyst through Diamond series), is sold through the company's own Bigcommerce e-commerce storefront as well as a network of domestic and international music dealers, and includes exclusive North American distribution for catalogs from Brolga Music (Australia), HAFABRA Music (Belgium), G&M Brand, TradeWinds, and Aux Arcs.

Product overview

C. Alan Publications is a sheet music publishing company offering a comprehensive catalog of educational and concert music. The company distributes multiple sub-brands and publisher catalogs including its own publications and exclusive North American distribution rights for Brolga Music (Australia), HAFABRA Music (Belgium), G&M Brand, Jodie Blackshaw Music, TradeWinds, and Aux Arcs. Core products include concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, percussion, chamber music, brass band, and vocal/ choral music. Key branded series include The Hollinden Signature Series, Flex Band Series with flexible instrumentation options (MaxFlex and SpectraFlex), Underrepresented Composers Catalog, and Teaching Performance Through Composition (TPTC) educational materials. Music is organized by grade levels using gemstone-themed series (Amethyst through Diamond) for difficulty progression.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concert Band Music Sheet music and original compositions for concert bands at all skill levels (Grade 0.5-6), organized by programming categories and difficulty levels, sold to music educators, directors, and performers.
• Orchestra Music Sheet music for string orchestra and full orchestra from beginner through advanced levels (Grades 1-5), including works featuring soloists, for school orchestra programs and community ensembles.
• Jazz Ensemble Music Jazz band compositions and arrangements for school and community jazz ensembles across all grade levels (1-6), including Flex Jazz options for flexible instrumentation.
• Percussion Music Comprehensive percussion catalog including solos (keyboard, battery, steel pan, marimba, vibraphone, snare drum, timpani, multiple percussion, drum set, world percussion), duets, percussion ensemble, marching percussion, steel band, and method books for percussion education programs and soloists.
• Chamber Music Chamber ensemble sheet music covering woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, mixed ensembles, saxophone quartets, and piano/organ works for small ensemble performers and educators.
• Brass Band Music Sheet music for community and competitive brass bands, organized into Festival, Championship, Virtuoso, and Holiday Brass series, for North American and international brass band programs.
• Voice and Choral Music Vocal sheet music including choral works for Women's Choir, Men's Choir, and Mixed Choir, plus individual voice parts for choral directors and vocal performers.
• The Hollinden Signature Series A signature sub-brand featuring percussion solo, percussion ensemble, and mixed chamber works by composer Dave Hollinden for advanced performers and percussion programs.
• Flex Band Series Flexible-instrumentation band music playable by as few as 4-6 players, including MaxFlex (4-Part) and SpectraFlex (5- to 6-Part) series, designed for small or non-standard ensembles.
• Underrepresented Composers Catalog Dedicated catalog showcasing concert band music by underrepresented composers across grade levels 1-5, intended for music educators seeking diverse repertoire.
• Teaching Performance Through Composition (TPTC) Educational materials designed to introduce composing skills to developing concert bands and ensembles through scaffolded teaching materials, for music educators.
• Brolga Music Catalog (North American Distribution) Australian publisher Brolga Music's catalog of band, brass band, and jazz ensemble music distributed exclusively in North America by C. Alan Publications, organized by grade levels 1-5.
• HAFABRA Music Catalog (North American Distribution) Belgian publisher HAFABRA Music's catalog of contemporary band and brass band music distributed in North America by C. Alan Publications, covering grades 3-6.
• Texas PML (Percussion Music Library) Texas-developed percussion music library featuring solos, percussion ensemble pieces, steel band works, and mixed ensemble compositions for percussion programs.
• 2026-27 Music for Young Bands Annual collection of new concert band compositions crafted for young/developing bands, spanning Amethyst (Grade 0.5-1.5), Sapphire (Grade 2-2.5), and Emerald (Grade 3-3.5) difficulty levels.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brolga MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrolga Music is an Australian music publisher whose catalog C. Alan Publications distributes exclusively in North America. Their catalog includes band, orchestra, and jazz ensemble music.
• Hafabra MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian publisher Hafabra Music, whose catalog C. Alan Publications distributes in North America. Specializes in band and brass music.
• Jodie Blackshaw MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian composer Jodie Blackshaw's music catalog is published by C. Alan Publications, including compositions for band at all grade levels.
• G&M BrandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompact Band Series and grade-level band music distributed through C. Alan Publications.
• Dave HollindencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hollinden Signature Series features percussion and band compositions by Dave Hollinden, a prominent figure in percussion composition.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Shawnee Press: Educational choral and band publisher with a long-running catalog serving school music programs. Overlaps with C. Alan in choral and concert band repertoire serving similar educator customers, with broader scope and parent-company backing.
• Alfred Music: Major educational music publisher covering band, orchestra, jazz, percussion, and choral repertoire with a strong school-market presence. Directly comparable in customer segments and ensemble focus, though broader in scale, method book offerings, and institutional reach than C. Alan.
• Hal Leonard Corporation: The largest sheet music publisher globally, offering educational and concert band, orchestra, jazz, and choral music. Directly comparable product categories and customer base (school music programs and educators), but at significantly larger scale and broader catalog depth than C. Alan.
• J.W. Pepper: Large sheet music retailer and publisher serving school music programs across the US, offering band, orchestra, and choral repertoire from many publishers. Comparable as a sheet music channel for the same educator customer base, with much larger retail scale and proprietary publishing imprint.
• Boosey & Hawkes: Major classical and educational music publisher with global reach and deep band/orchestra catalog. Comparable in publishing concert and educational repertoire, with substantially broader composer roster and international distribution scale than C. Alan.

Direct peers

• Neil A. Kjos Music Company: Independent publisher specializing in concert band, orchestra, and jazz educational repertoire. Closely comparable in focus on graded ensemble music for school programs, with similar catalog structure and distribution model targeting music educators.
• Wingert-Jones Publications: Specialty publisher of educational band, orchestra, and choral music with strong school-market distribution. Closely comparable niche focus on graded ensemble repertoire, similar scale, and overlapping customer base of school music educators.
• Grand Mesa Music Publishers: Niche publisher of concert band music targeting school and community ensembles, with a similar focus on contemporary graded repertoire. Closely comparable in catalog structure and customer segments despite smaller scale.
• Excelcia Music Publishing: Specialty concert band publisher producing graded repertoire for school and community ensembles. Directly comparable focus on accessible, graded concert band music with similar size and target customer profile as C. Alan.
• FJH Music Company: Educational music publisher offering band, orchestra, and piano method books alongside concert repertoire. Directly comparable in target customer (music educators and school programs) and graded catalog approach, with overlapping competition for band and orchestra repertoire sales.

Market position

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/calanpub
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/calanvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/calanpublications
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/c-alan-publications

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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