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Alfred Reed

Alfred Reed composer / arranger

date of birth: 25.01.1921
date of death: 16.09.2005

With over 200 published works in all media, many of which have been on required performance lists for over 25 years, Dr. Reed is one of the nation's most prolific and frequently performed composers. In addition to winning the Luria Prize in 1959, he has been awarded over 60 commissions. His work as a guest conductor has taken him to 49 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Japan, Australia and South America. He was the first "foreign" conductor to be invited to contuct and record with the world famous Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, and is today the most frequently performed foreign composer in Japan.

Composer, arranger, conductor and editor, Alfred Reed’s life was intertwined with music almost from birth in New York City on January 25th, 1921. His parents loved good music and made it part of their daily lives; as a result he was well acquainted with most of the standard symphonic and operatic repertoire while Mr. Reed was still in elementary school.

Beginning formal music training at the age of ten as a trumpet player, he was already playing professionally while still in high school, and shortly thereafter began the serious study of harmony and counterpoint as a prelude to composition, which had come to exercise a stronger hold on his interest and ambition than playing. After three years at the Radio Workshop in New York, he spent the next three in service during World War II, where, as a member of an Air Force Band, he became deeply interested in the concert band and its music. Following his release, he enrolled at the Juilliard School of Music to study under Vittorio Giannini, and from there, in 1948, became a staff composer and arranger with NBC and subsequently, with ABC, where he wrote and arranged music for radio, television, record albums and films.

In 1953, Alfred Reed resumed his academic work (which had been interrupted by his leaving Juilliard for NBC) and became conductor of the Baylor Symphony Orchestra while at Baylor University in Texas. His Masters thesis was the RHAPSODY FOR VIOLA AND ORCHESTRA, which was to win the Luria Prize. Two years later, in 1955, he accepted the post of editor in a major music publishing firm, and for the next 11 years became deeply concerned with the problems of educational music at all levels of performance. In 1966 he left this position to join the faculty of the School of Music at the University of Miami, where he developed the first four-year Music Industry program, and in 1980, following the retirement of his old friend and colleague, Dr. Frederick Fennell, was appointed music director and conductor of the University of Miami Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

Dr. Reed left New York for Miami, Florida, in 1960, where he made his home until his death on September 16, 2005.

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Mary Poppins - Richard M. Sherman / Arr. Alfred Reed

Mary Poppins Richard M. Sherman / Arr. Alfred Reed

Vergriffen / Permanently out of Print Selection from Walt Disney's Musical Der Meisterarrangeur Alfred Reed orchestrierte dieses klassische Musical. In dieser Selektion hört man nacheinander A spoonful of sugar, I love to laugh, Sand Dance, Jolly 'oliday, let's go fly a kite und selbstverständlich Supercalifragilisticexpialidocius. Inhalt / Content: • A Spoonful ...
Duration: 7:30 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Richard M. Sherman
Arranger: Alfred Reed
Article Nr: 98925
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Funiculi, Funicula - Luigi Denza / Arr. Alfred Reed

Funiculi, Funicula Luigi Denza / Arr. Alfred Reed

An appealing and exciting arrangement of a popular Neapolitan song of the 1880's. Arranged as a tarantella and set for the full resources of the modern concert band Perfect as an encore selection!
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Duration: 2:14 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Luigi Denza
Arranger: Alfred Reed
Article Nr: 97765
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Nimrod - Edward Elgar / Arr. Alfred Reed

Nimrod Edward Elgar / Arr. Alfred Reed

Titel / Title: Nimrod Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen ISBN: 9780757933431 Serie: Classic BandThis is among the most noble and stately music in all of the literature, Great for graduation, baccalaureate, memorial, or awards ceremonies, This standard work can now be enjoyed by future ...
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Duration: 3:05 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Edward Elgar
Arranger: Alfred Reed
Article Nr: 154181
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Vilia from "The merry widow" - Franz Lehár / Arr. Alfred Reed

Vilia from "The merry widow" Franz Lehár / Arr. Alfred Reed

Vilja-Lied EN] Franz Lehar's famous melody from The Merry Widow'' lovingly treated by Alfred Reed for the Barnhouse Classics For Band Series, according to the full-length version found in the operetta score itself. One of the most beloved of all romantic songs from the vast library of Viennese operetta!Franz Lehars berühmte Melodie aus "Die lustige Witwe", liebevoll von Alfr ...
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Duration: 4:52 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Franz Lehár
Arranger: Alfred Reed
Article Nr: 94943
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Greensleeves - Traditional / Arr. Alfred Reed

Greensleeves Traditional / Arr. Alfred Reed

The original edition of one of Alfred Reed's most performed arrangements that provides a classic example of Reed's arranging skills. Lyrical in nature, this wonderful piece includes many opportunities for expressive performances by individual players. Now includes a Full Score. Perfect for any concert!
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Duration: 5:09 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Alfred Reed
Article Nr: 97774
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Armenian Dances Part 1 - Alfred Reed
Titel / Title: Armenian Dances, Part I Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2002 ISBN: 9780757932571 UPC: 654979034162 Belwin Classic BandBased on authentic Armenian folk songs collected by Komidas Vartabed, this work has been expanded through co ...
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Duration: 12:01 min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: Alfred Reed
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 98557
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Jesu joy of man's desiring (from cantata 147) / Jesus bleibet meine Freude - aus der Kantate BWV 147 - Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. Alfred Reed
Destined to become the definitive adaptation of this magnificent chorale by the great master composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Alfred Reed's arrangement of this outstanding piece makes it even better. A MUST!
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Duration: 4:00 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranger: Alfred Reed
Article Nr: 94835
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Armenian Dances, Part II - separate grossformatige Partitur - Alfred Reed
Oversized spiral-bound score
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Duration: 18:52 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Alfred Reed
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 152467
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The Hounds of Spring - A Concert Overture for Winds - Alfred Reed
Titel / Title: The Hounds of Spring Herausgeber / Publisher: Edward B. Marks Music Company Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Hal Leonard Concert Band Series Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 73999068290The Hounds of Spring is a concert overture for winds, written by the American composer, Alfred Reed in 1980.|Reed ...
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Duration: 9:20 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Alfred Reed
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Article Nr: 93028
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The Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhäuser - Richard Wagner / Arr. Alfred Reed

The Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhäuser Richard Wagner / Arr. Alfred Reed

This is the first time the Pilgrim's Chorus has been set apart from its use in the overture and is skillfully arranged by Alfred Reed. It's Wagner at his best and of course, Alfred Reed too. OUTSTANDING ARRANGEMENT!
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Duration: 3:40 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Richard Wagner
Arranger: Alfred Reed
Article Nr: 94885
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The Enchanted Island - Alfred Reed

The Enchanted Island Alfred Reed

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) Piedmont Music Company, Inc. Edward B. Marks Music Corporation - Marks Band Library / MCB 226 A Mystic Idyl for Concert Band / Wind Ensemble After Shakespeare's "The Tempest" Besetzungsliste / Instrumentation: 1 Full Score 1 Condensed Score 1 Piccolo ...
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Duration: 9:20 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Alfred Reed
Arranger: -
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Thunder and Lightning (Unter Donner und Blitz) - Johann Strauß / Strauss (Sohn) / Arr. Alfred Reed

Thunder and Lightning (Unter Donner und Blitz) Johann Strauß / Strauss (Sohn) / Arr. Alfred Reed

Polka Opus 324This Johann Strauss classic with the Alfred Reed touch makes a perfect encore piece that is completely audience friendly and tons of fun for the players. The energy created by this wonder piece is second to none, and will have everyone in the audience smiling. A perfect selection for adult community bands or great change of pace for any concert performance. FULL O ...
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Duration: 3:05 min
Difficulty: 3+
Article Nr: 133973
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Panis Angelicus - César Franck / Arr. Alfred Reed

Panis Angelicus César Franck / Arr. Alfred Reed

Franck's beloved sacred song in a loving instrumental setting revealing once again Alfred Reed's masterful grasp of the possibilities of instrumental color in the modern concert band. A sure-fire hit with all audiences. A perfect addition to your concert band library which will be called upon often when your looking for that perfect piece. VERY NICE! ...
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Duration: 4:5 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: César Franck
Arranger: Alfred Reed
Article Nr: 94882
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A Little Concert Suite - Alfred Reed
Titel / Title: A Little Concert Suite Herausgeber / Publisher: Edward B. Marks Music Company Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Hal Leonard Concert Band Series Sprache / Language: English Format: 9 X 12 INCH UPC: 73999072181Opening with a stately Intrada, followed by a moving Siciliano, and melodic Scherzo and concludin ...
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Duration: 9:26 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Alfred Reed
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 93019
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The Golden Year - Alfred Reed

The Golden Year Alfred Reed

Excellent programming choice! This original composition by master composer Alfred Reed is written at a much easier grade level than most of his pieces. Contains all of Dr. Reed's musical magic while being alittle more accessible by younger concert bands. Expose your younger students to the art of Alfred Reed with this exceptional piece.
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Duration: 5:34 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Alfred Reed
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 125786
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Tritsch-Tratsch - Polka - Johann Strauß / Strauss (Sohn) / Arr. Alfred Reed

Tritsch-Tratsch - Polka Johann Strauß / Strauss (Sohn) / Arr. Alfred Reed

Bright and lively, Alfred Reed's charming arrangement of this famous Strauss classic is the perfect encore piece! Totally audience friendly..
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Duration: 2:40 min
Difficulty: 3+
Article Nr: 126113
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