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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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Begin the Beguine (jazz ensemble) - Cole Albert Porter / Arr. Mike Crotty

Begin the Beguine (jazz ensemble) Cole Albert Porter / Arr. Mike Crotty

PREMIER JAZZ Arranged especially for the USAF Airmen of Note, this exciting chart packs in solis with some tight harmony, lush chords, and remarkable motives. A tenor sax solo feature with a ballad intro moves into a straight-eighth groove at around 160 BPM. Lead trumpet has a high D and the (electric) bass and guitar parts will challenge your students.
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Duration: (6:01) min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Cole Albert Porter
Arranger: Mike Crotty
Article Nr: 61753
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Limehouse Blues (jazz ensemble) - Phillip Braham / Arr. Les Hooper

Limehouse Blues (jazz ensemble) Phillip Braham / Arr. Les Hooper

PREMIER JAZZ Don't be fooled by the medium-tempo intro--this chart morphs into a burnin' swing chart at 250+ BPM. Solo space is provided for tenor but you can open this up easily. Fantastic lines, counterpoint, cascading sections, pyramid patterns, and just flat-out swingin' music makes this a must-have for your ensemble.
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Duration: (4:40) min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Phillip Braham
Arranger: Les Hooper
Article Nr: 61752
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Jive Samba (jazz ensemble) - Nat (Nathaniel) Adderley / Arr. Alan Baylock

Jive Samba (jazz ensemble) Nat (Nathaniel) Adderley / Arr. Alan Baylock

PREMIER JAZZ Made famous by brother Cannonball, this is a perfect groove tune (138 BPM) with bridge. Exhilarating twists and turns make this chart a blast to play. Solo space is provided for all horns, and the lead trumpet range is to written C above the staff.
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Duration: (5:26) min
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 61751
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Peaceful Thunder (jazz ensemble) - Louie Bellson / Arr. George Lawrence Stone

Peaceful Thunder (jazz ensemble) Louie Bellson / Arr. George Lawrence Stone

PREMIER JAZZ Challenge your group with this swinger including a samba bridge! Features include solo space for tenor and/or optional trumpet, some great drum fill space, a nice sax soli, and lead trumpet to high D with one high E. A fantastic concert opener or closer!
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Duration: (4:50) min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: Louie Bellson
Arranger: George Lawrence Stone
Article Nr: 61750
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Mack The Knife (jazz ensemble) - Kurt Weill / Arr. Dave Wolpe

Mack The Knife (jazz ensemble) Kurt Weill / Arr. Dave Wolpe

This awesome vocal chart takes it away with four half-step up modulations. Features a written-out tenor solo and big shout chorus. Arranged in two keys for optimum flexibility. The high key starts out in B-flat (vocal range from middle C to F top line, treble clef) and the low key starts in E-flat (vocal range from low F below middle C to B-flat, second space). (3:50)
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Duration: (3:50) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Kurt Weill
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
Article Nr: 61749
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Straighten Up And Fly Right (j/e) - Nat King Cole / Arr. Dave Wolpe

Straighten Up And Fly Right (j/e) Nat King Cole / Arr. Dave Wolpe

JAZZ VOCAL At 148 BPM, this medium swinger is arranged in two keys for flexibility. You'll find charts in both A-flat and E-flat included. The A-flat chart ranges from E-flat first line to third space C, treble clef, while the E-flat chart ranges from B-flat below middle C to second line G. Both keys feature a brief written-out tenor sax solo and a show-stopping shout chorus.
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Duration: (2:31) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Nat King Cole
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
Article Nr: 61746
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What is this thing called love? (j/e) - Cole Albert Porter / Arr. Craig Skeffington

What is this thing called love? (j/e) Cole Albert Porter / Arr. Craig Skeffington

JAZZ BAND A swing tempo at around 160 BPM, the melody is stated by alto 1, trumpet 1 and trombone 1, add some ensemble counterpoint, some solo space (written) for trumpet 2 and bone 1 and you have all the right stuff. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff with optional higher notes. Rhythm section parts are well-written.
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Duration: (4:26) min
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 61745
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No Spring Chicken (jazz ensemble) - Kris Berg
More chicken please! Kris Berg brings you another helping with No Spring Chicken. The groove is totally funky, solos are written-out for tenor and trumpet, lead trumpet range is to written B, the bass part is fun but not too difficult, and that's the meat of it.
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Duration: 5:38 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Kris Berg
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 61744
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Unit 7 (jazz ensemble) - Sam Jones / Arr. Gregory W. Yasinitsky

Unit 7 (jazz ensemble) Sam Jones / Arr. Gregory W. Yasinitsky

JAZZ BAND The format is a swing feel with a Latin bridge, just like the original Cannonball Adderley version. In the development section, the horns are featured alone along with an a cappella section including solis for the saxophone and trumpet sections and passages featuring all the horns. A written-out alto solo is provided with backgrounds.
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Duration: (4:43) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Sam Jones
Arranger: Gregory W. Yasinitsky
Article Nr: 61743
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JE: Chico and the Man - Jose Feliciano / Arr. Victor Lopez

JE: Chico and the Man Jose Feliciano / Arr. Victor Lopez

JAZZ BAND This is a wonderful flugelhorn feature in a samba feel with a relaxed groove. Everything is written out for the soloist and chord changes are included as needed. This very catchy tune is ideal for your flugelhorn soloist with many facets for the soloist: basic melody, soli with the saxes, a written-out solo, a trading section with the band, and a nice big ensemble sh ...
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Duration: (4:08) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Jose Feliciano
Arranger: Victor Lopez
Article Nr: 61742
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Dat Dere (jazz ensemble) - Bobby (Bob) Timmons / Arr. Erik Morales

Dat Dere (jazz ensemble) Bobby (Bob) Timmons / Arr. Erik Morales

Titel / Title: Dat Dere Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081408613 Jazz band A soulful tune with a catchy title and melody at 120 BPM, with a slightly mysterious intro, the saxes grab the melody and it builds from there. A written (or ad lib) alto solo is provided with a fat shout ...
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Duration: (4:05) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Bobby (Bob) Timmons
Arranger: Erik Morales
Article Nr: 61741
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Coconut Champagne (j/e) - Denis DiBlasio / Arr. Victor Lopez

Coconut Champagne (j/e) Denis DiBlasio / Arr. Victor Lopez

Titel / Title: Coconut Champagne Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081408965 JAZZ BAND With an upbeat samba groove, everybody gets some action, and the classic Maynard Ferguson trumpet solo is harmonized for the trumpet section in a playable range. There is a sax soli that can also ...
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Duration: (5:08) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Denis DiBlasio
Arranger: Victor Lopez
Article Nr: 61740
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Scrapple from the Apple (jazz ensemble) - Charlie Parker / Arr. David Bandman

Scrapple from the Apple (jazz ensemble) Charlie Parker / Arr. David Bandman

JAZZ BAND This is a great Charlie Parker classic arranged as a swing at around 180 BPM. The melody is stated by alto, tenor and trumpet 2 followed by written trumpet 2, tenor 1 solos, a full ensemble chorus, and the lead trumpet top note is to written A.
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Duration: (4:03) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Charlie Parker
Arranger: David Bandman
Article Nr: 61739
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Work In Progress (jazz ensemble) - Gordon Goodwin
JAZZ BAND If you want to play original Gordon Goodwin charts but find them too challenging, you have to try this chart! Lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff with open solo section and written-out solos provided for E-flat and B-flat instruments and trombone.
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Duration: (4:42) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Gordon Goodwin
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 61737
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Go Tell It On The Mountain (j/e) - Traditional / Arr. Alan Baylock

Go Tell It On The Mountain (j/e) Traditional / Arr. Alan Baylock

JAZZ BAND Play this jazz waltz for the holidays or any season! Beginning with claps and foot stomps, the chart builds throughout. Includes a written-out alto solo and lead trumpet range to written B-flat above the staff. Adapted from a chart originally written for the USAF Airmen of Note.
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Duration: (4:35) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Alan Baylock
Article Nr: 61736
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Road Song (jazz ensemble) - Wes Montgomery / Arr. Terry White

Road Song (jazz ensemble) Wes Montgomery / Arr. Terry White

JAZZ BAND At 138 BPM, alto and trumpet state the melody's expansion and development. This chart has written alto and trumpet or tenor and trombone solos, then a cool sax soli, followed by a modulation and a big ensemble chorus to end with a flourish. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff.
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Duration: (4:18) min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Wes Montgomery
Arranger: Terry White
Article Nr: 61735
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