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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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Andromeda Connection (c/b) - Roland Barrett
Inspired by the Andromeda constellation in the northern sky, Roland Barrett has crafted this original work for your beginners. Beginning by engaging the percussion section to set the musical stage, the composition develops with a dramatic melody that grows to a bold conclusion. This is a terrific choice to reinforce counting and is 'right in the pocket' for your beginning band.
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Duration: 1:30 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Roland Barrett
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Article Nr: 159590
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Blunderbuss Battles (c/b) - Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Blunderbuss Battles - Adventure on the High Seas Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 UPC: 38081436418 This piece is a musical depiction of the ship-to-ship (and often close range) combat betwe ...
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Duration: 3:00 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Ralph Ford
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Star Spangled March (c/b) - John Stafford Smith & Francis Scott Key / Arr. Michael Story

Star Spangled March (c/b) John Stafford Smith & Francis Scott Key / Arr. Michael Story

As the title implies, this piece is based on the National Anthem of the United States, with a few snippets of other patriotic themes included. This energy-charged arrangement will have your beginners marching through your concert with pride.
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Duration: 2:00 min
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 159588
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Saxes We Have Heard On High (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

Saxes We Have Heard On High (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Saxes We Have Heard on High - Saxophone Section Feature Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 UPC: 38081436371 Your beginning saxes lead the way. Craftily scored by Michael Story, there are only ...
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Duration: 2:15 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Michael Story
Article Nr: 159587
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Scirocco (c/b) - Roland Barrett

Scirocco (c/b) Roland Barrett

Titel / Title: Scirocco Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 UPC: 38081430874 'Scirocco' comes from the name given to a Mediterranean wind that originates as a dry and dusty breeze in the Sahara Desert, accum ...
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Duration: 2:00 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Roland Barrett
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Article Nr: 159585
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Salvation Is Created (c/b) - Pavel Tchesnokoff / Arr. Michael Story

Salvation Is Created (c/b) Pavel Tchesnokoff / Arr. Michael Story

'Salvation Is Created,' written in 1912 by Russian composer, conductor, and teacher Pavel Tschesnokoff (18771944), was one of the last sacred choral works Tschnesnokoff wrote before being compelled towards secular music by the Soviet Union. One of the most enduring and beautiful chorales ever written, this stirring arrangement is a winner!
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Duration: 2:00 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Pavel Tchesnokoff
Arranger: Michael Story
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Ellan Vannin Suite (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Ellan Vannin Suite (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Tuneful folk songs and cheerful fiddle tunes abound on The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin), located in the Irish Sea. Three of its finest musical gems are presented in Ellan Vannin Suite: 'Sweetwater in the Common,' 'The Good Old Way,' and 'The Harvest of the Sea.' Charming folk music set in a crafty medley for your beginners.
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Duration: 3:00 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Article Nr: 159583
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De Colores (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

De Colores (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

With charming old world style, this traditional Spanish folk tune, cast in three-quarter time, will be a delightfully colorful addition to your beginning band concert so much so that the title literally translated means 'of colors.' This charismatic tune will be warmly received on any program.
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Duration: 2:15 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Article Nr: 159582
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Wade In The Water (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

Wade In The Water (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

A gospel-rock style setting of this cherished African-American spiritual opens with a lyrical trumpet solo and rapidly shifts to a fluid rock-style development of the melody. Building throughout while ending with a reverent musical moment, you'll have your audience on their feet!
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Duration: 2:45 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Michael Story
Article Nr: 159581
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Prelude (c/b) - Edvard Grieg / Arr. Victor Lopez

Prelude (c/b) Edvard Grieg / Arr. Victor Lopez

From Grieg's Holberg Suite, Op. 40, this setting of the first movement is exciting and a true celebration of sound. It is easy to rehearse and will come together rather quickly. It may be used as an opener or closer in the program. Enjoy this authentic-sounding short version from the beginning to the breathtaking finish. Regal in nature, this arrangement will be a cherished add ...
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Duration: 2:30 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Edvard Grieg
Arranger: Victor Lopez
Article Nr: 159580
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Planets In Motion (c/b) - Victor Lopez
Titel / Title: Planets in Motion Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 UPC: 38081440729 The composer's premise that students learning resembles planets in motion moving faster as learning increases much like p ...
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Duration: 1:45 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Victor Lopez
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 159579
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Carnival Of Venice (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Jack Bullock

Carnival Of Venice (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Jack Bullock

Titel / Title: Carnival of Venice - Featuring the Trumpet Section Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 UPC: 38081438481 This memorable melody is a favorite of audiences everywhere. It has been performed in ma ...
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Duration: 1:15 min
Difficulty: +
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Jack Bullock
Article Nr: 159578
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Beast The (c/b) - Michael Story

Beast The (c/b) Michael Story

Titel / Title: The Beast Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 UPC: 38081440705 Designed to musically depict a large, four-hoofed animal as it wanders about, this original work will capture the imagination of ...
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Duration: 1:45 min
Difficulty: +
Composer: Michael Story
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 159577
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Finlandia (c/b) - Jean Sibelius / Arr. Jack Bullock

Finlandia (c/b) Jean Sibelius / Arr. Jack Bullock

Titel / Title: Finlandia Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 UPC: 38081434438Sibelius' hymn from his popular original composition, 'Finlandia,' is often incorrectly referred to as a Finish folk song. This che ...
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Duration: 1:30 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Jean Sibelius
Arranger: Jack Bullock
Article Nr: 159576
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Conquest 1 (c/b) - Kenneth Lampl

Conquest 1 (c/b) Kenneth Lampl

Titel / Title: Conquest 1 (from the motion picture Ninja's Creed) Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 UPC: 38081433301Bring the excitement and energy of a Hollywood film score to your next concert, and take y ...
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Duration: 7:30 min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: Kenneth Lampl
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 159574
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Joyful Variations (c/b) - Brian Beck
The grandeur and beauty of 'Joyful Variations' takes the listener on a journey through one of the most famous melodies ever written---Beethoven's theme from Symphony No. 9. Noble fanfares open and close these variations, set in ternary form, while sweeping renditions of the theme provide color and lyricism in a contrasting Adagio section. An excellent piece to open or close any ...
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Duration: 4:30 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Brian Beck
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 159573
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