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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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Winter Solstice (s/o score and parts) - Todd Parrish
StrIng Orchestra This fresh, new work describes the wonder and adventure of the winter season. All sections alternate between both melody and accompaniment throughout, while staying mainly in first position. The viola part is particularly interesting with important accompanying ostinati. You will enjoy adding this lively piece to your winter, holiday concert, or festival repert ...
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Komponist: Todd Parrish
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Raindrop Prelude The (s/o Sc/Pts) - Frédéric Chopin / Arr. Ryan E. Ellefsen

Raindrop Prelude The (s/o Sc/Pts) Frédéric Chopin / Arr. Ryan E. Ellefsen

StrIng Orchestra Chopin traveled to Spain to escape the damp Paris climate but instead encountered persistent rain, which is reflected in this title and is heard in the repetition of the eighth notes that are passed from section to section. An intense work that features a string quartet at both the beginning and the end, as well as strong tutti sections that provide opportuniti ...
55,00 €
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Komponist: Frédéric Chopin
Arrangeur: Ryan E. Ellefsen
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Cliffs Of Moher (s/o) - Susan H. Day

Cliffs Of Moher (s/o) Susan H. Day

StrIng Orchestra Reminiscent of the music of Ireland, this piece captures the majestic beauty of one of Ireland's most visited natural wonders, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which tower over the Atlantic Ocean. Written in the keys of G Major and D Major, all parts stay in first position and have interesting melodic lines, including a fun dance-like round section to bring to ...
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Komponist: Susan H. Day
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Janets Dream (sorchestra score/parts) - Edmund J. Siennicki
StrIng Orchestra An original composition, this gentle dream-like piece will provide a good introduction to 3rd position for the first violins and half position for string bass. This is a piece that can easily be altered to fit the abilities of your ensemble by changing the tempo and the dynamics. All sections play the melody!
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Dauer: 2:40 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 2
Komponist: Edmund J. Siennicki
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Turkey In A Tux (s/o) - Traditional / Arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle

Turkey In A Tux (s/o) Traditional / Arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle

StrIng Orchestra In this arrangement of the fiddle tune Turkey in the Straw, the turkey has dressed up and gone to the concert hall where its tune is heard in the style of Bach, Rossini, and Strauss, with a cameo appearance by Beethoven. The varied dynamics and articulations will challenge the students as they experience the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic musical styles throu ...
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Dauer: 2:40 min
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Komponist: Traditional
Arrangeur: Carrie Lane Gruselle
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Irish Whistle (s/o) - Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips

Irish Whistle (s/o) Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips

StrIng Orchestra Such a fun, cool song transformed into a sure-fire winner for any concert setting. These lovely variations begin with a lush air in 34 which flows into a 68 jig and features players whistling over varied pizzicato accompaniments. A 16th note flurry in 44 then speeds to the end in a burst of energy!
65,00 €
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Dauer: 3:00 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 2
Komponist: Traditional
Arrangeur: Bob Phillips
Artikel Nr: 4129
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Sneaking Suspicion (s/o) - Doug Spata
StrIng Orchestra Great fun will be had by all playing in cartoon tiptoe style! The piece also features call-and-response sections that advance good counting and listening skills, a distinctive minor key, and a chance to feature each section in turn. Using only pizzicato on the D and A strings, this is the perfect selection for beginner-level musicians.
63,00 €
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Dauer: 2:05 min
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Komponist: Doug Spata
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Twilight Dancers (s/o) - Susan H. Day

Twilight Dancers (s/o) Susan H. Day

StrIng Orchestra An excellent teaching and concert piece for first year string players! Using only the notes of the D Major scale with all parts staying in first position, this is a lovely setting in which to reinforce the 4th finger for the upper strings. The second violin doubles the viola part and all parts take turns with the melody. Right hand techniques include pizzicato ...
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Komponist: Susan H. Day
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Blue Christmas (s/orchestra score/parts) - Billy Hayes & Jay Johnson / Arr. Bob Phillips

Blue Christmas (s/orchestra score/parts) Billy Hayes & Jay Johnson / Arr. Bob Phillips

StrIng Explorer Made famous by Elvis Presley in the 1950s, this fun and swingin' blues piece is delightfully arranged to feature an individual bass player or the whole section with the strings playing back up. The bass solo is easy and the rest of the orchestra gets in on the fun simulating the drum set. Go all out and dress the bass players like Elvis and even add spoken words ...
63,00 €
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Dauer: 2:30 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 2
Komponist: Billy Hayes & Jay Johnson
Arrangeur: Bob Phillips
Artikel Nr: 4126
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Brandenburg Concerto 3 Hse - Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. Richard Meyer

Brandenburg Concerto 3 Hse Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. Richard Meyer

StrIng Explorer Now your younger string players can experience the contrapuntal delights of this orchestral masterpiece! The difficult string crossings and the chromatic development section have been eliminated, but all of the color and energy of the original remain in this amazingly authentic-sounding arrangement. All parts are in first position throughout. There are no extens ...
68,00 €
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Dauer: 2:20 min
Schwierigkeitsgrad: 2
Komponist: Johann Sebastian Bach
Arrangeur: Richard Meyer
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Sweet Suite (sorchestra score/parts) - Andrew H. Dabczynski
StrIng Explorer A particularly pleasant pedagogical potpourri! Here's a light-hearted suite of four dances, each exploring a different musical concept. Creatively composed and designed to be played by students in their first year of study. Your students will shine and learn as they enjoy the musical mirth in this clever collection! Correlates with Book 1, Unit 10
57,00 €
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Dauer: 6:20 min
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Komponist: Andrew H. Dabczynski
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Artikel Nr: 4124
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Once Upon A Time Signature (s/o Sc/Pts) - Richard Meyer
StrIng Explorer As the title suggests, this fun grade 1½ piece features ever-changing time signatures that will intrigue and challenge the young string orchestra. There are four mood shifts in the piece, suggested by a student narrator who stands up and declares simply Once upon a time, Suddenly, Luckily, and Happily ever after. But what, exactly, is the story? That's up to you ...
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Komponist: Richard Meyer
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Minuet In G (s/orchestra score/parts) - Ignace Jan Paderewski / Arr. Andrew H. Dabczynski

Minuet In G (s/orchestra score/parts) Ignace Jan Paderewski / Arr. Andrew H. Dabczynski

StrIng Explorer Perfect for students in the first years of study! Sensitively arranged to bring the simple, yet rich, melodies and harmonies of this master of late Romantic music to the string orchestra, this setting of the lovely piano standard will bring lyricism and balance to any concert program, and significant growth to students' musicality. features ever-changing time si ...
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Dauer: 2:15 min
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Artikel Nr: 4122
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A River Trilogy - Traditional / Arr. John O'Reilly

A River Trilogy Traditional / Arr. John O'Reilly

Sound Innovations for Strings A wonderful opportunity for first year string players to work on legato bowing. After an original introduction, the full ensemble plays the African-American spiritual Deep River. Cellos and basses usher in the early English folk song The Water is Wide, and this delightful arrangement ends with a lovely treatment of the American classic Shenandoah. ...
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Dauer: 2:20 min
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Komponist: Traditional
Arrangeur: John O'Reilly
Artikel Nr: 4121
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Gavotte (string orchestra score/parts) - Arcangelo Corelli / Arr. Bob Phillips

Gavotte (string orchestra score/parts) Arcangelo Corelli / Arr. Bob Phillips

Sound Innovations for Strings Opening in the key of G to make the melody easy for the violas, cellos, and basses, the piece then moves to the key of D for the violin, allowing each section to play the melody on their upper strings. A lovely Baroque masterpiece from the Corelli Violin Sonata that is sure to please! Correlates with Book 1, Level 5
61,00 €
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Dauer: 2:20 min
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Komponist: Arcangelo Corelli
Arrangeur: Bob Phillips
Artikel Nr: 4120
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Prince Of Denmarks March (s/o Sc/Pts) - Jeremiah Clarke / Arr. Bob Phillips

Prince Of Denmarks March (s/o Sc/Pts) Jeremiah Clarke / Arr. Bob Phillips

Sound Innovations for Strings Everyone gets to enjoy the melody in this piece, more commonly known as Trumpet Voluntary, and they are sure to recognize it. This piece will make great ceremonial music for events such as an elementary or middle school graduation and is perfect for a first experience with playing parts. Correlates with Book 1, Level 5
61,00 €
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Dauer: 1:45 min
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Komponist: Jeremiah Clarke
Arrangeur: Bob Phillips
Artikel Nr: 4119
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