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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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Minor Moods - Loreta Fin

Minor Moods Loreta Fin

WILFIN This simple E minor melody will encourage students to listen and develop good intonation. The use of long notes and whole bows is an essential skill for all young string players. Bow divisions need to be well thought out. The jazz-waltz feel in the middle section is a little tricky, but is blocked across all parts for ease of learning. The final chord evokes a ray of ho ...
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Summer Holiday - Loreta Fin

Summer Holiday Loreta Fin

WILFIN Written in G Major, this piece features syncopated rhythms and retakes. Violins and violas are required to use low 2nd fingers. 1st violins use high 3rds, while violas need to play low firsts for D#s. As the rhythms are quite repetitive, it is an excellent vehicle for introducing these new finger patterns. It has a bright, happy feel and is in 4/4 time.
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Composer: Loreta Fin
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La Vita Bella - Loreta Fin

La Vita Bella Loreta Fin

WILFIN The opening of this piece requires short, energetic bows. These passages are contrasted with more lyrical melodies and the bass line is essential for maintaining the momentum and vitality. It has a slightly Mediterranean-feel, evoking the happy, laid-back style of La Vita Bella the beautiful life!
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Composer: Loreta Fin
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Wild Blue Yonder - Brendan McBrien

Wild Blue Yonder Brendan McBrien

FULL ORCHESTRA From observation to experimentation from kites to gliders and from the Wright Flier to walking on the Moon, humans appear committed to leaving the ground! This work celebrates flight through sweeping themes and decorative accompaniments. Absolutely perfect for contest!
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Duration: (6:10) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Brendan McBrien
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Beethoven Symphony 6 Pastoral (f/o) - Ludwig van Beethoven / Arr. Vernon Leidig

Beethoven Symphony 6 Pastoral (f/o) Ludwig van Beethoven / Arr. Vernon Leidig

FULL ORCHESTRA Give your students the chance to dig into Beethoven with this lovely arrangement. Perfect for working on musicality and expression as you have them imagine 'Country Life' and 'Thankful feelings after the storm.'
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Duration: (6:40) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Arranger: Vernon Leidig
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Tales Of Vandosar (f/o) - Richard Meyer

Tales Of Vandosar (f/o) Richard Meyer

FULL ORCHESTRA Before writing the piece, Mr. Meyer asked members of the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra to compose original themes of their own. Four of these themes were chosen, and then woven together by the composer. The result is a fascinating and high-spirited overture that explores a myriad of emotions. With brief solos for trombone, trumpet, and violin, this piece is ...
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Duration: (6:40) min
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Composer: Richard Meyer
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Symphony No,5 Finale (f/o) - Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. Richard Meyer

Symphony No,5 Finale (f/o) Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. Richard Meyer

FIRST PHILHARMONIC All of the colors and moods of the original are retained in this exciting arrangement that is sure to challenge every section of your orchestra. This is a great way to introduce all of your student musicians to a masterwork of the symphonic literature, and a perfect closer to any concert! Titel / Title: Symphony No. 5 - Finale Herausgeber / Publisher: ...
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Duration: (6:15) min
Difficulty: 2+
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Nocturne (from A Midsummer Night's Dream) - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy / Arr. Richard Meyer

Nocturne (from A Midsummer Night's Dream) Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy / Arr. Richard Meyer

FIRST PHILHARMONIC This famous "Nocturne," which evokes the magic slumbers of Shakespeare's main characters in the forest, will provide a chance to develop a beautiful, legato playing style. Winds are featured in several spots, and the strings use legato hooked bowings throughout. A great "change of pace" piece that will showcase your orchestra's sensitivity and musicality!
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Duration: (4:10) min
Difficulty: 2
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Chukum, Chukum, Chukum - Karen Kyriakou

Chukum, Chukum, Chukum Karen Kyriakou

STRING ALTERNATIVES Imagine chasing a bug and it constantly eludes you! That's the energy of this piece written in a folk style using the rhythms of Eastern European circle dances. Each section is featured and the irregular 98 time signature and interesting rhythms provide great teaching opportunities.
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Duration: (2:30) min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Karen Kyriakou
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Johns Creek Jump - Tim Aucoin

Johns Creek Jump Tim Aucoin

STRING ALTERNATIVES Get your audience tapping their feet! This Cab Calloway-style up-tempo blues piece gives your string players a chance to sink their bows into an authentic jump groove. It is very playable, only straying from first position for solos! The texture allows for rhythmic interplay between sections that is easier to play than it sounds. With a section for solos or ...
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Duration: (3:35) min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Tim Aucoin
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1812 - A Fiddler's Overture - Andrew H. Dabczynski

1812 - A Fiddler's Overture Andrew H. Dabczynski

STRING ALTERNATIVES The War of 1812 in America gave birth to some of the country's most beloved folk melodies and fiddle tunes. Here's an original overture where all the sections get a chance to explore those tunes, combined with famous melodic quotes, in both traditional and contemporary settings. The 8th of January, The Constitution Hornpipe, and The Constitution and Guerrie ...
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Duration: (5:00) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Andrew H. Dabczynski
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Leap Of Faith (string orchestra) - Randy Sabien
STRING ALTERNATIVES A cool viola feature! Based on Randy's exploration of viola after being awarded lifetime use of a viola, this piece begins with a solo introduction in the style of a Celtic lament, then morphs into a driving rock pulse. A leap of faith into a new world for the composer led to a cool tune, so have faith and take the leap! Scored for strings only.
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Duration: (4:30) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Randy Sabien
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Steal Away - Traditional / Arr. Matt Turner

Steal Away Traditional / Arr. Matt Turner

STRING ALTERNATIVES This arrangement of the beloved African-American spiritual offers students the opportunity to experience chromaticism within beautiful moving lines and harmonies. A simple hymn-like texture at the beginning gradually leads to an expedition in bi-tonality, giving this arrangement a contemporary but accessible sound.
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Duration: (3:30) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Matt Turner
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Oh Lady Be Good! (s/o) - George Gershwin / Arr. Bert Ligon

Oh Lady Be Good! (s/o) George Gershwin / Arr. Bert Ligon

Titel / Title: Oh, Lady Be Good! Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Streichorchester Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 STRING ALTERNATIVES One of the top 25 recorded jazz standards of all time, this classic 1924 Gershwin hit will become a new favorite for the orchestra. This contemporary a ...
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Duration: (5:00) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: George Gershwin
Arranger: Bert Ligon
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Blues Fiddle On The Fringe (s/o) - Julie Lyonn Lieberman

Blues Fiddle On The Fringe (s/o) Julie Lyonn Lieberman

STRING ALTERNATIVES Turn your orchestra into a finger-snapping, clapping, chopping, movin', groovin' party. Written in C, this upbeat musical romp with the blues offers simple melodic parts that have been layered to create a thick, festive texture. In first position, students have an opportunity to master the dotted quarter note, syncopation, and subtle dynamics. Loads of repe ...
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Duration: (4:00) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Julie Lyonn Lieberman
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Summer Choro (string orchestra) - Renata Bratt
STRING ALTERNATIVES When students strut these syncopated Brazilian rhythms, audiences smile and bob their heads. Written in the typical Rondo ABACA form, this original choro lets every section play both melody and accompaniment. Carefully placed accents and bowings show students how to play their lines in a convincing Latin style. Composed the day that Rio de Janeiro was chose ...
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Duration: (3:30) min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: Renata Bratt
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