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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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Scramble (c/b) - Todd Stalter

Scramble (c/b) Todd Stalter

Titel / Title: Scramble Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 0000 A rousing concert opener or closer, 'Scramble' is intended to aurally depict two characteristics of its title---collecting things together in a ...
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Duration: 2:05 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Todd Stalter
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 159572
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Smoke And Mirrors (c/b) - Robert (Bob) Buckley

Smoke And Mirrors (c/b) Robert (Bob) Buckley

Titel / Title: Smoke and Mirrors Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 0000 Imagine a misty hall of mirrors where, one by one, colorful, bizarre characters materialize out of the shadows and begin dancing a wil ...
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Duration: 5:00 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Robert (Bob) Buckley
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Article Nr: 159571
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Nativity Carol (c/b) - John Rutter / Arr. Monty Musgrave

Nativity Carol (c/b) John Rutter / Arr. Monty Musgrave

Titel / Title: Nativity Carol Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 UPC: 38081431369 John Rutter (b.1945) is one of England's best known composers of choral literature. While his choral works, including 'Te D ...
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Duration: 4:00 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: John Rutter
Arranger: Monty Musgrave
Article Nr: 159570
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Poor Wayfaring Stranger (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Andrew Boysen jr.

Poor Wayfaring Stranger (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Andrew Boysen jr.

Titel / Title: Poor Wayfaring Stranger Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 0000 Three Folk Song Settings for Band is comprised of three folk songs, each opening with a similar motive of a rising fifth followe ...
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Duration: 3:35 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Andrew Boysen jr.
Article Nr: 159569
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Symphonic Essay (c/b) - James Barnes

Symphonic Essay (c/b) James Barnes

Titel / Title: Symphonic Essay Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 UPC: 38081430751 Sure to become a staple of the concert band repertoire, 'Symphonic Essay' is a dramatic work featuring brass fanfares, tona ...
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Duration: 7:30 min
Difficulty: 4+
Composer: James Barnes
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Article Nr: 159568
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Triumphal March (c/b) - Giuseppe Verdi / Arr. Douglas A. Richard

Triumphal March (c/b) Giuseppe Verdi / Arr. Douglas A. Richard

There is a saying that 'the test of great music is that it stands the test of time.' While there have been many triumphal marches written by great composers, few are as well-known as this powerful and exuberant march from Act II of Giuseppe Verdi's 1871 grand opera, Aida. This arrangement is orchestrated to showcase the richness and capabilities of the contemporary wind band an ...
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Duration: 5:10 min
Difficulty: 4+
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Arranger: Douglas A. Richard
Article Nr: 159567
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Saddle Up! (c/b) - Clifton Jameson Jones

Saddle Up! (c/b) Clifton Jameson Jones

Check out this lively mix of traditional songs from the American West, colorfully scored for concert band. It includes 'Red River Valley,' a unique, bluesy setting of 'The Yellow Rose of Texas,' a jaunty 'Whoopee Ti-Yi-Yo,' and caps off with a bright, boot-scootin' 'Cotton Eyed-Joe.' This arrangement is lots of fun for audiences and performers alike---a great selection to round ...
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Duration: 5:10 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Clifton Jameson Jones
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Article Nr: 159566
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Yuletide Tapestry (c/b) - Diverse / Arr. Gary E. Parks

Yuletide Tapestry (c/b) Diverse / Arr. Gary E. Parks

Just as the title implies, this arrangement weaves five holiday favorites together into an enjoyable and accessible medley. The percussionists have a chance to show off their varied skills as the band plays through styles ranging from traditional to Latin jazz. Holiday favorites featured are 'Sing We Now of Christmas,' 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,' 'The Holly and the Ivy,' and ...
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Duration: 4:45 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Gary E. Parks
Article Nr: 159565
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Vertigo (c/b) - Chris M. Bernotas

Vertigo (c/b) Chris M. Bernotas

Titel / Title: Vertigo Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 0000 This exciting concert opener or closer is sure to take your students on a blurry-ing, room spinning ride! 'Vertigo' is fast and furious with its ...
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Duration: 3:30 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Chris M. Bernotas
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Article Nr: 159564
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I Saw Three Ships (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Vince Gassi

I Saw Three Ships (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Vince Gassi

With skill, artistry, and a touch of sugar frosting, Vince Gassi has crafted another Christmas favorite. This lovely arrangement is based on a 17th century English carol. The melody is presented in a variety of keys and meters while a sense of joy and warmth is maintained throughout this uplifting work.
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Duration: 3:10 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Vince Gassi
Article Nr: 159563
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Savannah River Rhapsody (c/b) - Robert Sheldon
Titel / Title: Savannah River Rhapsody Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 0000 Commissioned by and written for the Georgia Music Educators District Ten Band Directors Association, 'Savannah River Rhapsody' w ...
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Duration: 5:15 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Robert Sheldon
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 159560
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Shadows Of The Equinox (c/b) - Robert Sheldon
Titel / Title: Shadows of the Equinox Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012 0000As summer ends, the chill of the autumn air awakens feelings within us. The shadows are longer in late afternoon and darkness come ...
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Duration: 5:05 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Robert Sheldon
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 159559
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Cut To The Chase (c/b) - Todd Stalter

Cut To The Chase (c/b) Todd Stalter

In popular jargon, the phrase 'cut to the chase' means to get to the really interesting or important point, and leave out all that is unnecessary. It originated from early cinematic lore when silent films were full of romantic storylines that inevitably led to much more exciting and memorable chase sequences. In this work, the melodic fragments are tossed around the band to giv ...
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Duration: 2:25 min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: Todd Stalter
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 159558
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Patriotic Day (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Lindsey C. Harnsberger

Patriotic Day (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Lindsey C. Harnsberger

This well-crafted arrangement is enjoyable for the audience and will give them lots of toe-tapping moments that will provide a reminder of the debt we owe to all our women and men of the U.S. Armed Services.
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Duration: 2:30 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Lindsey C. Harnsberger
Article Nr: 159557
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Blalock Canyon March (c/b) - Steve Hodges
Located in the high desert along the Columbia River, Blalock Canyon was one of the stops chronicled by Lewis and Clark in 1806. This march depicts the sense of discovery and the spirit of adventure reminiscent of their expedition. A perfect opening or closing selection for a concert or festival!
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Duration: 2:35 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Steve Hodges
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 159556
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Wings (c/b) - Vince Gassi

Wings (c/b) Vince Gassi

The men and women of the Royal Canadian Air Force are the inspiration behind this original composition by Vince Gassi. The first work in his Armed Forces Suite, it takes off with a bright, spirited theme first heard in the flutes. The rest of the ensemble soon joins in the maneuvers and offers a fuller tactical report. Clarinets take over with dignity, providing a lyrical contr ...
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Duration: 3:10 min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: Vince Gassi
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 159555
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