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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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Hold my Hand (full orchestra) - Claude Kelly, Akon & Georgio Tuinfort / Arr. Michael Story

Hold my Hand (full orchestra) Claude Kelly, Akon & Georgio Tuinfort / Arr. Michael Story

POP INTERMEDIATE STRING/FULL ORCHESTRA This beautiful ballad featuring Michael Jackson and Akon that was released in late 2010 is sure to have a special place in your programming. Timely and timeless.
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Duration: (2:10) min
Difficulty: 3
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Prime Time Tuesday (f/o) - Diverse / Arr. Victor Lopez

Prime Time Tuesday (f/o) Diverse / Arr. Victor Lopez

POP INTERMEDIATE STRING/FULL ORCHESTRA As performed by the cast of Glee (featuring: Any Way You Want It, Dream a Little Dream of Me, Don't Stop Believin') As heard on a famous Tuesday night comedy show, Glee! With titles like Any Way You Want It, Dream a Little Dream of Me, and Don't Stop Believin', how can anyone go wrong? This medley is guaranteed to be a winner among your ...
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Duration: (5:15) min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Victor Lopez
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Harry Potter Deathly Hallows 1 (f/o) - Alexandre Desplat / Arr. Michael Story

Harry Potter Deathly Hallows 1 (f/o) Alexandre Desplat / Arr. Michael Story

POP INTERMEDIATE STRING/FULL ORCHESTRA Featuring: Hedwig's Theme, Obliviate, Dobby, Lovegood, Ministry of Magic, Farewell to Dobby, The Elder Wand Perfectly eerie! This arrangement of music from the wonderful soundtrack to the seventh movie in the Harry Potter series contains seven contrasting themes. It is scored for intermediate level full orchestra; however, it is also com ...
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Duration: (4:50) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Alexandre Desplat
Arranger: Michael Story
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Lets Get Loud (full orchestra) - Gloria Estefan / Arr. Victor Lopez

Lets Get Loud (full orchestra) Gloria Estefan / Arr. Victor Lopez

POP INTERMEDIATE STRING/FULL ORCHESTRA Get the audience on their feet with this arrangement of one of the top dance tunes of the decade! Written in a Latin rock style, the driving pulse, hot melody, and syncopated, explosive rhythms are non-stop.
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Duration: 1:45 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Gloria Estefan
Arranger: Victor Lopez
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Highlights from Christmas Festival (f/o) - Leroy Anderson / Arr. Michael Story

Highlights from Christmas Festival (f/o) Leroy Anderson / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Highlights from A Christmas Festival Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Orchestra Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081410302 POP INTERMEDIATE STRING/FULL ORCHESTRAThis arrangement is scored for intermediate-level full orchestra; however, it is also completely playable by string orchestra alone, or with any number o ...
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Duration: 4:45 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Leroy Anderson
Arranger: Michael Story
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Jump (string orchestra) - Van Halen / Arr. Bob Cerulli

Jump (string orchestra) Van Halen / Arr. Bob Cerulli

Go ahead and JUMP! Fun to play and great for working on bowings! The familiar rhythm will energize students and audience alike. Includes an optional electric bass part, so let those bass players rock out.Verkaufsbereich Europa ist aus urheberrechtlichen Gründen geschlossen ! POP INTERMEDIATE STRING ORCHESTRA ...
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Duration: 3:40 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Van Halen
Arranger: Bob Cerulli
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Born to be Somebody (string orchestra) - Diane Warren / Arr. Patrick Roszell

Born to be Somebody (string orchestra) Diane Warren / Arr. Patrick Roszell

POP INTERMEDIATE STRING ORCHESTRA Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber delivers a stunning version of this popular tune. From the album Never Say Never The Remixes which hit #1 on the Billboard 200 and the movie of the same name, all sections get great parts in this perfectly set arrangement.
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Duration: (1:48) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Diane Warren
Arranger: Patrick Roszell
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Moving In Stereo (string orchestra) - Ric Ocasek & Greg Hawkes / Arr. Eric Gorfain

Moving In Stereo (string orchestra) Ric Ocasek & Greg Hawkes / Arr. Eric Gorfain

POP INTERMEDIATE STRING ORCHESTRA A blast from the past, yet new audiences are discovering this 80s rock classic. The challenging rhythms, dynamics, and sonic textures of this arrangement grab the attention of today's young musicians and listeners alike. Detailed instructions are included to help capture the style.
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Duration: (4:40) min
Difficulty: 3+
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Ill Stand By You (string orchestra) - Billy Steinberg / Arr. Bob Cerulli

Ill Stand By You (string orchestra) Billy Steinberg / Arr. Bob Cerulli

POP INTERMEDIATE STRING ORCHESTRA Recorded many times by top artists, including Carrie Underwood, this syncopated pop ballad will delight students and audiences. Give your bass players the responsibility to keep a steady tempo!
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Duration: (3:25) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Billy Steinberg
Arranger: Bob Cerulli
Article Nr: 4289
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When I Fall In Love (string orchestra) - Victor Young / Arr. Carl Strommen

When I Fall In Love (string orchestra) Victor Young / Arr. Carl Strommen

POP INTERMEDIATE STRING ORCHESTRA Treat your orchestra to one of the great American standards perfectly arranged for middle school and high school strings! Also a great teaching piece for exploring expressive playing and aural attention to harmonies, particularly in the chromatic inner lines.
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Duration: (2:50) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Victor Young
Arranger: Carl Strommen
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Sorry (string orchestra) - Keith Nelson,& Marti Frederiksen Josh Todd / Arr. Patrick Roszell

Sorry (string orchestra) Keith Nelson,& Marti Frederiksen Josh Todd / Arr. Patrick Roszell

POP INTERMEDIATE STRING ORCHESTRA Straight off the album 15, the heartfelt single reached No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Top 40. Features solid scoring at a relaxed rock tempo.
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Duration: (2:00) min
Difficulty: 3
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Farewell to Dobby (from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1) - Alexandre Desplat / Arr. Jack Bullock
POP BEGINNING STRING ORCHESTRA This arrangement brings to mind the poignant scene of a friend's sacrifice for his friends and the love between friends, a recurring theme in the magnificent Harry Potter saga. Set perfectly for young strings.
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Duration: (4:15) min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: Alexandre Desplat
Arranger: Jack Bullock
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Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (s/o) - Randy Brooks / Arr. Bob Cerulli

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (s/o) Randy Brooks / Arr. Bob Cerulli

POP BEGINNING STRING ORCHESTRA This favorite holiday novelty song has been flavored with melodic quotes from other familiar tunes to add to the fun and lighthearted character of Grandma. The quotes offer an opportunity to introduce new rhythms from familiar tunes. Have fun and enjoy the music!
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Duration: (1:40) min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: Randy Brooks
Arranger: Bob Cerulli
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You Cant Always Get What (s/o) - Mick Jagger & Keith Richards / Arr. Jason Scott

You Cant Always Get What (s/o) Mick Jagger & Keith Richards / Arr. Jason Scott

Titel / Title: You Can't Always Get What You Want Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Streichorchester Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081409429 POP BEGINNING STRING ORCHESTRA Named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the 500 greatest songs of all time, this classic from the late 60s has ...
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Duration: (2:45) min
Difficulty: 2+
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Over The Rainbow (string orchestra) - Harold Arlen / Arr. Andy Beck

Over The Rainbow (string orchestra) Harold Arlen / Arr. Andy Beck

POP BEGINNING STRING ORCHESTRA Hold the violins and violas like ukuleles and have a blast with the Hawaiian-style version of this classic tune. Perfectly playable so you can just have fun with the pizzicato, but still work on rhythm and staying in the groove. Every section plays the melody and it sounds fantastic on bass!
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Duration: (2:45) min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: Harold Arlen
Arranger: Andy Beck
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Lion's Pride (World of Warcraft) s/o - Jason Hayes / Arr. Victor Lopez

Lion's Pride (World of Warcraft) s/o Jason Hayes / Arr. Victor Lopez

Titel / Title: Taverns of Azeroth Original Game Soundtrack) Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Streichorchester Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081411675 POP BEGINNING STRING ORCHESTRA With a very catchy melody and repetitive rhythms that make it easy to rehearse, this is one of those cu ...
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Duration: 1:45 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Jason Hayes
Arranger: Victor Lopez
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