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Alfred Publishing

Alfred Publishing publisher

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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Sorry (c/b) - Justin Bieber / Arr. Michael Story

Sorry (c/b) Justin Bieber / Arr. Michael Story

This Justin Bieber #1 mega-hit has been on the charts for weeks and still counting. Whether they call him 'The Biebs' or 'JB,' your beginners will enjoy practicing and performing this heartthrob's chart-topper, 'Sorry.' Solidly scored by Michael Story for first-year band! (2:00)
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Duration: 2:00 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Justin Bieber
Arranger: Michael Story
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Horn of Puente (jazz ensemble) - Gordon Goodwin
Titel / Title: Horn of Puente Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 Series: Gordon Goodwin Series Format: Conductor Score & Parts A cha cha you won't forget! Trumpet is featured in this fabulous chart by today's hottest contemporary writer, Gord ...
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Difficulty: 5+
Composer: Gordon Goodwin
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JE: High Maintenance - Gordon Goodwin

JE: High Maintenance Gordon Goodwin

Titel / Title: High Maintenance Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen ISBN: 9780757934438 00 UPC: 654979054344 ISBN 10: 0757934439 ISBN 13: 9780757934438 Series: Gordon Goodwin Series A swingin' shuffle composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin. Building ...
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JE: There's the Rub - Gordon Goodwin

JE: There's the Rub Gordon Goodwin

Titel / Title: There's the Rub Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen ISBN: 9780757934650 UPC: 654979050728 UPC: 654979050728 ISBN 10: 075793465X ISBN 13: 9780757934650 Gordon Goodwin's stellar reputation as a writer is well deserved. A funky half-time ...
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Composer: Gordon Goodwin
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JE: How Long Has This Been Going On - George Gershwin / Arr. Dave Wolpe

JE: How Long Has This Been Going On George Gershwin / Arr. Dave Wolpe

Titel / Title: How Long Has This Been Going On - Vocal Feature Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Vocal and Jazz Ensemble Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen ISBN: 9780757934902 ISBN 10: 0757934900 ISBN 13: 9780757934902A vocal solo with jazz ensemble, this arrangement of the gorgeous ballad by Gershwin® tells a story. Arranged by Dav ...
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Duration: 4:00 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: George Gershwin
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
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Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments Volume II - Samuel Applebaum
Titel / Title: Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments Book II Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: 2 BassesErscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1985 ISBN: 9780769232416 UPC: 29156130485 The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. ...
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JE: Embraceable You - George Gershwin / Arr. Roy Phillippe

JE: Embraceable You George Gershwin / Arr. Roy Phillippe

What a gorgeous ballad. This wonderful Gershwin standard, recorded and performed countless times, is ideal for your students to play and learn. Featured are beautiful chord changes throughout with nice block harmonies for the 'bones, a muted trumpet solo, and alto sax and tenor sax solos each playing written-out melodic lines. Speaking of chords, this is a great opportunity to ...
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Duration: 3:30 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: George Gershwin
Arranger: Roy Phillippe
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Dream (jazz ensemble) - Johnny Mercer / Arr. Michael Story

Dream (jazz ensemble) Johnny Mercer / Arr. Michael Story

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock)Here is a perfect choice for any concert. A beautiful ballad composed by the great songwriter, Johnny Mercer, and arranged by the specialist in beginning jazz band charts, Mike Story. A great opportunity to teach smooth and lyrical phrasing and perhaps a little vibra ...
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Duration: 3:00 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Johnny Mercer
Arranger: Michael Story
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George Is on My Mind (jazz ensemble) - Roy Phillippe
Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) Titel / Title: George Is on My Mind (jazz ensemble) Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: Phillippe, Roy Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications UPC: 654979013174 Produkttyp / Product: Jazz bandHundreds of tunes are written over the chord progression to ' ...
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Duration: 3:20 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Roy Phillippe
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JE: Secret Agent Man - P.F. Sloan & Steve Barri / Arr. Michael Story

JE: Secret Agent Man P.F. Sloan & Steve Barri / Arr. Michael Story

This classic TV and pop hit will be in demand with your young players. Catchy melody, simple rhythms, and easy ranges make Mike Story's superb arrangement the right choice. Written for full ensemble but playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and 3 rhythm along with optional parts for flute, tuba, French horn, and baritone horn (treble clef). There's a tenor sax solo wit ...
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Duration: 1:50 min
Difficulty: 1+
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Knock It Off (jazz ensemble) - Tom Davis
Titel / Title: Knock It Off (jazz ensemble) Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: Davis, Tom Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications ISBN: EAN13: UPC: 029156912302 Produkttyp / Product: Jazz band
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Next Day (jazz ensemble) - Kris Berg
Titel / Title: Next Day (jazz ensemble)ISBN: EAN13: UPC: 29156197259 Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music PublicationsProdukttyp / Product: Jazz band Komponist / Composer: Berg; Kris
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Composer: Kris Berg
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JE: More, or Less? - Kris Berg

JE: More, or Less? Kris Berg

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Composer: Kris Berg
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JE: Bruiser - Al Yankee

JE: Bruiser Al Yankee

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This one will give your students a real bruisin'! What we mean is that it will be a fun challenge for your ensemble. It really grooves, with great licks for all sections. (duration 3:52)
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Duration: 3:50 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Al Yankee
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Article Nr: 84849
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JE: Rockamania - Willie Thomas

JE: Rockamania Willie Thomas

This straight-ahead rock chart by Willie Thomas from his Play and Learn series is great teaching material. There's a section for all instruments to improvise, and you can use it to teach rock style articulation. (duration 3:03)
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Duration: 3:03 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Willie Thomas
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Groovin High (jazz ensemble) - John "Dizzy" Gillespie / Arr. Gregory W. Yasinitsky

Groovin High (jazz ensemble) John "Dizzy" Gillespie / Arr. Gregory W. Yasinitsky

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock)Great for festival or concert, here is Dizzy Gillespie's be-bop classic arranged for the younger jazz band. Internationally recognized educator, composer, arranger, and saxophonist Greg Yasinitsky arranged this outstanding chart, ideal for the younger player. For the ...
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Duration: 4:11 min
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 84821
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