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Alfred Publishing

Alfred Publishing Verlag

Das amerikanische Mutterhaus:


Alfred Music’s history began in New York City’s Tin Pan Alley in 1922, when Sam Manus, a violinist and importer of mood music for silent films, started a music publishing company and named it Manus Music. The company published primarily popular sheet music. In 1930, Sam acquired the music publisher, Alfred & Company, founded by Alfred Haase. Sam decided to combine the names and shortened it to Alfred Music, which the company is still known as today. Sam’s son, Morty began working for Alfred Music in the late 1940s and met his wife Iris at the company when the bookkeeper, Rose Kopelman, brought her daughter to work one day.


Morty reinvented Alfred Music in the 1950s. Inspired by the need for quality music education products, Morty, a clarinetist and pianist, oversaw the development of an instructional series for accordion, followed by books for guitar, piano, and recorder. Alfred Music was now more than just a sheet music publisher; the company was taking its first steps to becoming the leader in music education.


Alfred Music grew significantly over the next two decades and eventually exceeded the capacity of its New York headquarters. In 1975, the main office was relocated to Los Angeles, and the distribution center was moved to upstate New York. Sharing their father’s vision, Morty’s sons, Ron and Steve joined the company; Ron in 1988 and Steve in 1992. While continuing to develop the world’s leading instructional methods and performance music, they also expanded Alfred Music internationally, establishing offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK. In 2005, Alfred Music purchased Warner Bros. Publications, acquiring the rights to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and beginning a long-term relationship with Warner/Chappell Music. Through this deal, Alfred Music gained the print publishing rights of legendary publishers such as M. Witmark & Sons, Remick Music Corp., and T.B. Harms, Inc. Among the vast EMI holdings are the Robbins and Leo Feist catalogs, plus film music from United Artists, MGM, and 20th Century Fox including The Wizard of Oz, Singin’ in the Rain, Doctor Zhivago, and many others.


Alfred Music currently has over 150,000 active titles and represents a wide range of well-known publications—from methods like Alfred’s Basic Guitar, Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Premier Piano Course, Sound Innovations, and Suzuki, to artists like Bruce Springsteen, Bruno Mars, Cole Porter, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Jimmy Buffett, George and Ira Gershwin, John Lennon, Katy Perry, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and The Who, to brands like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, The Wizard of Oz, Rolling Stone magazine, and Billboard.


Alfred Music is now also paired with MakeMusic, which is part of Peaksware Holdings, LLC portfolio of companies, to transform how music is composed, published, taught, learned, and performed by bringing together the leaders in educational music publishing and music technology.




Die deutsche Niederlassung:

Anfänge und Entwicklung des deutschen Verlagsprogramms


Die Alfred Music Publishing GmbH wurde am 01. September 1997 in Neustadt/Wied nahe Köln gegründet – zunächst mit der Aufgabe, die Alfred US-Produkte in die Märkte des deutschsprachigen Vertriebsgebiets einzuführen und dort zu vertreiben.
Mit der Übernahme des populären KDM-Katalogs im Oktober 2000 und dem Eintritt von Thomas Petzold im Januar 2001 als Cheflektor und späterer Verlagsleiter wird der Fokus auf den Aufbau eines eigenständigen Verlagsprogramms in deutscher Sprache gerichtet.


Heute umfasst der Alfred-Produktkatalog mehr als 250 deutschsprachige Verlagstitel, die zum Teil auch für den internationalen Markt ins Englische übersetzt worden sind.
Zu den Topsellern zählen die Verlagsreihen „Garantiert lernen“, „Kräsch! Bum! Bäng!“, „Pop Piano School“ und „Kino Hits“ ebenso wie die deutschen Übersetzungsausgaben der mehrbändigen Lehrbücher Aaron Klavierschule, Alfreds Klavierschule für Erwachsene, Alfreds Klavierschule für Kinder und Lang Lang Klavierschule.
Aber auch im Schlagzeugbereich hat Alfred Music weitere Highlights mit den Veröffentlichungen von Anika Nilles, Jost Nickel, Claus Hessler u.v.a. gesetzt, die zu den angesagtesten Protagonisten der deutschen Drummerszene gehören.

Umzug nach Köln, Übernahme des Warner Katalogs und neue Auslieferung


Im Mai 2005 wurde der Verlagssitz nach Köln verlegt, die Verlagsauslieferung an einen externen Dienstleister ausgegliedert, um im Zuge der Übernahme des Warner-Print-Katalogs im gleichen Jahr durch das Alfred-Headquarter in den USA, ein europäisches Zentrallager einrichten zu können.

Im Jahr 2010 erfolgte der Umzug innerhalb Kölns an den derzeitigen Standort in Köln/Rath. Neben dem Verlagsarchiv sind hier die Büroräume für die MitarbeiterInnen aus Verwaltung, Vertrieb, Marketing, Produktion und die Verlagsleitung untergebracht, die Thomas Petzold 2017 an die langjährige Buchhaltungsleiterin Patricia Schwan übergeben hat.

Aktuelles


Der Zufall will es, dass das Jahr 2022 für Alfred Music in Deutschland und weltweit ein Jahr des Feierns ist. Alfred Music begeht nicht nur sein 100-jähriges Jubiläum in den USA, sondern auch das 25-jährige Bestehen der deutschen Niederlassung.

Darüber hinaus verabschiedeten wir zum 1. Juli 2022 unseren Editor-in-Chief Thomas Petzold nach 21 Jahren in den wohlverdienten Ruhestand.
Seine Verdienste um den Auf- und Ausbau des deutschen Verlagsprogramms sind bereits ausführlich beschrieben. Aber auch seine Impulse zur darüberhinausgehenden Auswertung der Verlagsrechte haben Alfred Deutschland entscheidend vorangebracht.
Auch wenn er uns im Alltagsgeschäft nicht mehr täglich zur Verfügung stehen wird, wird er sich noch nicht ganz und gar zur Ruhe setzen, sondern uns in den Bereichen Rechte und Lizenzen sowie Nachdruckbetreuung weiterhin mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stehen.
Seine Nachfolge im Bereich Lektorat und Produktion übernimmt Matthias Bielecke, der bereits seit 2019 erfolgreich den Bereich Marketing betreut hat.

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Kallalanta (full orchestra score/parts) - William G. Harbinson
Full Orchestra Winner of the 2007 Merle J. Isaac Senior Composition Contest, this piece is at various times serene, romantic, energetic, and playful. The gorgeous original composition opens with a descending-third motive that returns throughout. Named for a summer home in the beautiful hills of North Carolina, the piece will transport you to a magical, musical, summer retreat.
84,00 €
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Dauer: 9:00 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 4
Komponist: William G. Harbinson
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Artikel Nr: 4168
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Quest  The (full orchestra score/parts) - Robert Kerr
Full Orchestra This exciting and fanciful symphonic movement depicts the eager enthusiasm and hopeful optimism felt by Ponce De Leon and his crew in the early days of that famous quest through Florida's uncharted wetlands, swamp regions, and coasts, to find the legendary Fountain of Youth and the Seven Cities of Gold. The familiar and exotic Spanish harmonies and rhythms help t ...
99,00 €
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Dauer: 3:20 min
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Komponist: Robert Kerr
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Artikel Nr: 4167
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Selections From Les Preludes (f/o) - Franz Liszt / Arr. Rick England

Selections From Les Preludes (f/o) Franz Liszt / Arr. Rick England

Full Orchestra The most accessible of the themes from this popular symphonic poem are perfectly set to allow many of the sections of the orchestra to play the theme and to provide a rousing concluding coda for all to enjoy.
92,00 €
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Dauer: 4:00 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 3
Komponist: Franz Liszt
Arrangeur: Rick England
Artikel Nr: 4166
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Military Symphony 2nd Move (f/o Sc/Pts) - Franz Joseph Haydn / Arr. Richard Meyer

Military Symphony 2nd Move (f/o Sc/Pts) Franz Joseph Haydn / Arr. Richard Meyer

First Philharmonic One of Haydn's most famous symphonic movements, this selection will give your students a chance to develop a refined, classic style of playing. It features a delicately beautiful main theme, wild, minor-keyed outbursts, military percussion, and a solo trumpet fanfare. Arranged with the young orchestra in mind, all string parts are in first position.
79,00 €
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Dauer: 5:00 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 2
Komponist: Franz Joseph Haydn
Arrangeur: Richard Meyer
Artikel Nr: 4164
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Swing Break (s/orchestra score/parts) - Bert Ligon
StrIng Alternatives It's not Cancun, but take a break from even eighth notes with a swing break. A very accessible improvisation section is included with suggested solos for all sections followed by a swinging recap and a surprise ending. Counterpoint gives each section interesting lines. Playable by a young group yet the change of pace will be appreciated by players of any lev ...
65,00 €
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Dauer: 4:55 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: -
Komponist: Bert Ligon
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Artikel Nr: 4163
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Dixie Highway (string orch score/parts) - Andrew H. Dabczynski
StrIng Alternatives A hint of New Age, a bit of traditional Irish fiddling, and some intense Bluegrass those are the sounds of this creative work which musically depicts the history of the famous auto road that was built to connect Midwest America with the Deep South. Based on Chippewa, Irish, and Old-Time melodies, this exceptional composition contains individual and section s ...
65,00 €
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Dauer: 5:00 min
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Komponist: Andrew H. Dabczynski
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Artikel Nr: 4162
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Stringin At The Juke Joint (s/o Sc/Pts) - Tim Aucoin
StrIng Alternatives This groovin' tune features a contagious riff-based melody over a bluesy background that harkens to Count Basie's Kansas City blues band or the the riff-filled juke joints of 1930s rural America. A section for solos or soli, including backgrounds in all parts, builds to a return of the melody, swingin' to the end. Perfect tune to feature swing-dancing studen ...
65,00 €
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Dauer: 3:35 min
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Komponist: Tim Aucoin
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Artikel Nr: 4161
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Molecules and Stars - Martin Norgaard

Molecules and Stars Martin Norgaard

StrIng Alternatives This gentle Latin piece features unusual and challenging harmonies. Though melodic, the piece does not have a common key center, giving it a sound reminiscent of Impressionistic composers such as Ravel or Debussy. Yet, following the jazz tradition, the piece is based on a Bossa Nova beat and includes individual solos that are written out or can be improvised ...
61,95 €
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Dauer: 4:30 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 3
Komponist: Martin Norgaard
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Artikel Nr: 4160
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Outbound Express (s/orch score/parts) - Renata Bratt
StrIng Alternatives Get your students swinging with this jazzy train tune. Written for strings alone, but with that great big band sound, this original piece is a toe tapper with easy to play jazz riffs and cool syncopations. Each section gets a chance to provide the rhythmic groove and every section leader gets a chance to shine in the written out solo section while the basses ...
55,00 €
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Dauer: 3:30 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 3
Komponist: Renata Bratt
Arrangeur: -
Artikel Nr: 4159
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (s/o) - Traditional / Arr. Randy Sabien

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (s/o) Traditional / Arr. Randy Sabien

StrIng Alternatives A seasonal classic becomes a swinging jazz piece in an arrangement that combines blues and be-bop riffs with solos for each instrument. A short section of straight Baroque style pays respect to tradition and the strong connection between bop and Bach. Performing this piece will bring you comfort and joy.
65,00 €
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Dauer: 3:45 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 3
Komponist: Traditional
Arrangeur: Randy Sabien
Artikel Nr: 4158
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La Betaille (You Little Wild,,) (s/o) - Traditional / Arr. Darol Anger

La Betaille (You Little Wild,,) (s/o) Traditional / Arr. Darol Anger

StrIng Alternatives Cajun! Recorded in a similar arrangement by Darol Anger's band, this traditional fiddle waltz that is popular in Acadian or Cajun music features all the string instruments playing the melody and a dramatic punchy coda. The legend is that Little Wild Thing has red hair and green eyes, fell out of a tree, and causes trouble wherever she goes.
55,00 €
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Dauer: 4:00 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 3
Komponist: Traditional
Arrangeur: Darol Anger
Artikel Nr: 4157
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Rocksteady Reggae (s/orch score/parts) - Matt Turner
StrIng Alternatives Get ready to play in the style made famous by Bob Marley! Fun rhythms, the friendly key of E minor, and a catchy drum groove make this a crowd pleaser. The improvisation section includes a solo for a single player or multiple players, but students can come up with their own.
55,00 €
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Dauer: 3:15 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: -
Komponist: Matt Turner
Arrangeur: -
Artikel Nr: 4156
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21 Guns (string orchestra score/parts) - Green Day / Arr. Bob Phillips

21 Guns (string orchestra score/parts) Green Day / Arr. Bob Phillips

StrIng Alternatives As performed by one of the top rock groups of the time, here is Green Day's hit single perfectly playable by younger groups, but with plenty of musical content to provide a fun break for more advanced groups. Each section has a chance to play the melody and they will feel so cool while they get a feel for playing rock!
61,00 €
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Dauer: 3:20 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 2
Komponist: Green Day
Arrangeur: Bob Phillips
Artikel Nr: 4155
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Flop Eared Mule (s/orch score/parts) - Traditional / Arr. Julie Lyonn Lieberman

Flop Eared Mule (s/orch score/parts) Traditional / Arr. Julie Lyonn Lieberman

StrIng Alternatives An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events throughout Southern Appalachia, it is part of every fiddle player's repertoire. In the key of D, this tune features the primary old time bow technique, the shuffle str ...
61,00 €
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Dauer: 2:10 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 2
Komponist: Traditional
Arrangeur: Julie Lyonn Lieberman
Artikel Nr: 4154
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Tarantelle (sorchestra score/parts) - Almon C. Bock II
StrIng Orchestra A frenetic pace characterizes this piece written in the true Italian style of the 68 dance for two people. Thought to have been danced to ward off the effects of the bite of the tarantula spider, there's nothing that severe here just a wonderful, percussive rondo. The piece features some lively syncopation and ends with an extended finish that gets more rousing ...
65,00 €
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Dauer: 3:00 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 4
Komponist: Almon C. Bock II
Arrangeur: -
Artikel Nr: 4153
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Cincopations (sorchestra score/parts) - Richard Meyer
StrIng Orchestra The title tells it all a highly-syncopated, Spanish-flavored selection that derives many of its musical ideas from the number five. This five-part rondo, in 54 time, in which the interval of a fifth plays a prominent role is a great way to teach musical form and theory concepts. Students will love the energy and bravura of the piece, and the fact that every sec ...
76,00 €
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Dauer: 6:00 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: -
Komponist: Richard Meyer
Arrangeur: -
Artikel Nr: 4152
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