AllanaCrusis Music Library System

Welcome to the AllanaCrusis documentation site. This guide will help you get the most out of your music library management system.

The AllanaCrusis is a music library management system that helps music organizations track and manage their music assets.

Features you will love

No more spreadsheets: Catalog your entire music library, including compositions, parts, concerts, and recordings, in one organized, searchable system.
Easy part distribution: Instantly see which parts are missing, preview distribution lists, and share download links with your musicians; no more email chains or lost PDFs.
Quick answers for Music directors: Find out what pieces you own, who played what, and which parts are available, all with just a few clicks.
Effortless reporting: Generate inventory, concert history, and statistics reports for your board or director; no manual tallying required.
Simple user management: Add new users, assign librarian/admin roles, and control access to sensitive features, all from one dashboard.
Secure and reliable: Your files and data are protected, with secure downloads and automatic HTTPS. Only authorized users can access sensitive materials.
Fast search and sort: Instantly search and sort your library by composer, title, grade, or any field. Perfect for planning concerts or finding missing parts.

Catalog compositions with detailed metadata (composer, arranger, grade, genre, etc.)
Manage sheet music parts for different instruments and sections
Organize concerts and programs with playgrams (concert playlists)
Store and manage performance recordings with audio file uploads
Track instrument parts and their physical storage locations
Generate reports about your music collection
Control access with user roles and permissions

Whether you’re managing a small community band library or a large institutional collection, AllanaCrusis scales to meet your needs.

New Users: Start with the Getting Started Guide to learn the basics
Getting Access: Learn about User Registration and Roles
Database Overview: See the Database Schema Diagram to understand data relationships
Librarians: Jump to Composition Management or Parts Management
Administrators: Review Admin Functions and User Management

Enhanced Search: Real-time filtering across all data tables
Composer Normalization: Automatic “Last, First” formatting with autocomplete
UI Improvements: Responsive design and better mobile support
Performance: Faster loading and optimized database queries

This documentation is maintained alongside the AllanaCrusis codebase and reflects the latest features and improvements.