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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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A Dickens Christmas Carol Suite (s/o) - Andrew H. Dabczynski
STRING EXPLORER A Suite of English Carols with Optional Narrator The suite is a setting of many old English Christmas carols in six movements each can stand alone for holiday concert programming, or when played together, provide a complete accompaniment to an optional narration of Dickens' text. Optional percussion parts lend color to the drama. Correlates with String Explore ...
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Duration: (19:00) min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: Andrew H. Dabczynski
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Terra Nova (string orchestra) - Richard Meyer
STRING EXPLORER You and your students will love this contemporary, hip sounding, original gem! The teaching opportunities abound as your students explore low finger patterns (B-flat and F natural), dynamic contrast, accents, syncopation, balance, and rhythmic independence. Correlates with String Explorer Book 1, Unit 14
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Duration: (2:10) min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Richard Meyer
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A Fiddlin' Christmas - James Lord Pierpont / Arr. Bob Phillips

A Fiddlin' Christmas James Lord Pierpont / Arr. Bob Phillips

STRING EXPLORER Featuring: Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Jingle Bells Have a jolly, jingly holiday, but bring out the blue jeans and red bandanas for a country Christmas! Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells shine in this fun, foot-stompin' piece. Correlates with String Explorer Book 2, Unit 3
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Duration: (1:45) min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: James Lord Pierpont
Arranger: Bob Phillips
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Guest Soloist - Richard Meyer

Guest Soloist Richard Meyer

STRING EXPLORER Used by the composer himself each fall at his recruiting concerts, Guest Soloist is a fun, interactive piece that spotlights a volunteer from the audience playing a two-string violin (or any instrument you choose to use). Correlates with String Explorer Book 1, Unit 14
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Duration: (1:20) min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Richard Meyer
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C-Serpents - Andrew H. Dabczynski

C-Serpents Andrew H. Dabczynski

STRING EXPLORER Written especially for young violists, cellists, and bassists, C-Serpents explores the depths of the lower strings. Simple modes are creatively mixed with contemporary-sounding rhythms and harmonies for a work that's perfect for students within their first two years of string study. Correlates with String Explorer Book 1, Unit 14
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Duration: (3:40) min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Andrew H. Dabczynski
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A Bach Fest - Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. Bob Phillips

A Bach Fest Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. Bob Phillips

SOUND INNOVATIONS FOR STRINGS Featuring: March, Minuet I, Minuet II, Musette w Grade 2 Everyone gets to play Bach's lovely melodies in this very easy piece. In D Major with no hi 3s or forward extensions, this piece provides practice in a variety of meters. A great first-time festival piece that will sound more difficult than it plays! Correlates with Sound Innovations for St ...
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Duration: (1:30) min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranger: Bob Phillips
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African Adventure (s/o) - Robert Sheldon

African Adventure (s/o) Robert Sheldon

SOUND INNOVATIONS FOR STRINGS Take your young musicians and the audience to the Dark Continent with this tuneful and rhythmic offering. The tribal Swahili beat and authentic-sounding harmonies will provide a colorful and vibrant moment in your next concert. Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 2, Level 2
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Duration: (2:15) min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Robert Sheldon
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It's Holiday Time - Diverse / Arr. John O'Reilly

It's Holiday Time Diverse / Arr. John O'Reilly

SOUND INNOVATIONS FOR STRINGS Celebrate the holiday season with this medley of all-time hits. Includes Up on the Housetop, Dreydl, Dreydl, Jingle Bells, and Deck the Hall in a bright arrangement that will make your beginning strings shine. Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 1, Level 4
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Duration: (1:45) min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Diverse
Arranger: John O'Reilly
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American Rounds - Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips

American Rounds Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips

SOUND INNOVATIONS FOR STRINGS Featuring: Reuben and Rachel, Sweetly Sings the Donkey Two tunes traditionally played as rounds create a perfect first orchestra piece for young players and are arranged in D Major with no hi 3s or forward extensions. All sections have interesting parts using only quarter and half notes. Teaches basic tone and beginning slurs. Correlates with So ...
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Duration: (2:20) min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Bob Phillips
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A French Folk Song - Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips

A French Folk Song Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips

SOUND INNOVATIONS FOR STRINGS A fabulous, tuneful practice of the G Major scale, this piece is the perfect first orchestra piece. It also provides the chance to learn or practice lo 2. All instruments get a chance to play the lovely melody. Correlates to Book 1, Level 4 of Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 1, Le ...
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Duration: (1:30) min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Bob Phillips
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World of Warcraft (full orchestra) - Jason Hayes / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

World of Warcraft (full orchestra) Jason Hayes / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

POP CONCERT FULL ORCHESTRA From the Hit Video Game (featuring: Wrath of the Lich King, Lament of the Highborne, Lion's Pride Take it to the limit with this blow-out arrangement of the music from the video game that all of your students are playing! World of Warcraft, including Wrath of the Lich King, Lament of the Highborne, and Lion's Pride, could serve as the lynchpin of a ...
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Duration: 5:40 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Jason Hayes
Arranger: Jerry Brubaker
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Fascinating Rhythm - George Gershwin / Arr. John Whitney

Fascinating Rhythm George Gershwin / Arr. John Whitney

POP CONCERT FULL ORCHESTRA This arrangement is a bit more like a concert overture than a jazz chart. The original form of Gershwin's song can easily be found throughout. Sure to delight audiences and players!
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Duration: (5:00) min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: George Gershwin
Arranger: John Whitney
Article Nr: 4302
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The Sea Hawk (full orchestra) - Erich Wolfgang Korngold / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

The Sea Hawk (full orchestra) Erich Wolfgang Korngold / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Titel / Title: The Sea Hawk Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Orchestra Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081414744 POP CONCERT FULL ORCHESTRA Suite for Orchestra Written in 1940, this movie music plays more like a symphony than a soundtrack. Several of the majestic themes from this marv ...
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Duration: (5:20) min
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 4301
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Suite Harry Potter Deathly Hallows (f/o) - Alexandre Desplat / Arr. Victor Lopez

Suite Harry Potter Deathly Hallows (f/o) Alexandre Desplat / Arr. Victor Lopez

POP CONCERT FULL ORCHESTRA Featuring: Obliviate, Polyjuice Potion, Harry and Ginny, Ministry of Magic, Ron Leaves A fabulous medley to celebrate the next to last movie in the Harry Potter journey! Remaining true to the soundtrack, this piece is perfect for high school orchestras.
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Duration: (6:55) min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Alexandre Desplat
Arranger: Victor Lopez
Article Nr: 4300
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That Gershwin Rhythm - George Gershwin / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

That Gershwin Rhythm George Gershwin / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

POP CONCERT STRING ORCHESTRA Featuring: I Got Rhythm, Fascinating Rhythm, Strike Up the Band The melodic sparkle and rhythmic joy of the uniquely American Gershwin sound is brought to the concert stage in a unique scoring for vocal solo (or alternate B-flat trumpet solo) and string orchestra (with optional piano and drumset).
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Duration: (2:45) min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: George Gershwin
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
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American Idiot Musical (s/o) - Green Day / Arr. Eric Gorfain

American Idiot Musical (s/o) Green Day / Arr. Eric Gorfain

POP CONCERT STRING ORCHESTRA Featuring: Jesus of Suburbia, Holiday, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Wake Me Up When September Ends, American Idiot The music of Green Day and the Broadway musical stage; an unlikely pairing if there ever was one. But the energy and infectiousness of Green Day's songs translate from the arena stage to the Broadway stage without question. This string ...
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Duration: 5:30 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Green Day
Arranger: Eric Gorfain
Article Nr: 4298
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