Community Software • Open Source

AllanaCrusis

A music library home for bands and orchestras, built for the real work of music librarians. Keep repertoire, parts, concerts, and recordings organized with clarity and care.

Showcase View on GitHub Packages Demo

Open source on GitHub, so your ensemble can self-host, audit, and adapt the system to its own traditions. When you need more help, paid tiers add hosting, onboarding, support, and advanced operations.

Live demo: library.allanacrusis.com

AllanaCrusis helps you

Bring your music library into one steady workflow, from cataloging to concert preparation.

Leave scattered spreadsheets behind: Keep your catalog structured, searchable, and dependable.
Distribute parts with confidence: Track missing materials and share links quickly; no more email chains or lost PDFs.
Quickly answer music directors' questions: Find out what pieces you own, who played what, and which parts are available, all with just a few clicks.
View effortless reporting: Generate inventory, concert history, and statistics reports for your board or director; no manual tallying required.
Securely and reliably protect your library: Your files and data are protected, with secure downloads and automatic HTTPS. Only authorized users can access sensitive materials.
Search and sort faster: Instantly search and sort your library by composer, title, grade, or any field. Perfect for planning concerts or finding missing parts.
And much more!: Explore additional features that make managing your music library easier and more efficient.

Community Packages

Free

Community

Open source, self hosted
Compositions, parts, and concert workflows
Community documentation and issue tracking

Ensemble Pro

Community+

Everything in Community
Priority support and onboarding help
Guided updates and operational best practices

Premium

Hosted Enterprise

Custom

Managed hosting and backups
Security hardening and deployment support
Organization-specific consultation

System Architecture

Technology Stack

Backend: PHP 7.4+ with MySQL/MariaDB
Frontend: Bootstrap 5 responsive web interface
Audio Processing: getID3 library for metadata extraction
Web Server: Apache/Nginx (LAMP/LEMP stack)

Key Features

Role-based access control (Administrator, Librarian, User)
Responsive layout for desktop, tablet, and mobile
Audio file upload with automatic metadata tagging
Full-text search across compositions

Who is Allana Crusis?

AllanaCrusis is a name imagined from two musical ideas. Together, they suggest both style and momentum:

alla: prep. In the style or manner of; according to. Used in musical directions to indicate style (e.g., alla marcia, “in march style”).
anacrusis: n. One or more unstressed notes preceding the first strong beat of a phrase or section; an upbeat, also called a pickup.