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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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Santa Baby (jazz ensemble) - Joan Javits / Arr. Michael Story

Santa Baby (jazz ensemble) Joan Javits / Arr. Michael Story

FIRST YEAR CHARTS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE
With an easy swing feel at 120 BPM, written solos for tenor 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1, and very accessible brass ranges, this chart is ideal for a holiday performance. It's a cute tune, and very easy to play.
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Duration: 3:10 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Joan Javits
Arranger: Michael Story
Article Nr: 61716
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Sing Sing Sing (jazz ensemble) - Louis Prima / Arr. Vince Gassi

Sing Sing Sing (jazz ensemble) Louis Prima / Arr. Vince Gassi

Titel / Title: Sing, Sing, Sing Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 FIRST YEAR CHARTS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE All the key ingredients you would expect in this timeless swing tune while staying accessible to rehearse and play. Features include the ic ...
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Duration: (3:04) min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Louis Prima
Arranger: Vince Gassi
Article Nr: 61715
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Mood Indigo (jazz ensemble) - Duke Ellington / Arr. Vince Gassi

Mood Indigo (jazz ensemble) Duke Ellington / Arr. Vince Gassi

FIRST YEAR CHARTS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo (though the recommend tempo is 108 BPM). The chart features a written tenor sax solo and a lot of interplay between the brass and saxes. It even has a 4-bar stop-time section for a rhythmic contrast.
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Duration: (2:36) min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Duke Ellington
Arranger: Vince Gassi
Article Nr: 61714
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25 Or 6 To 4 (jazz ensemble) - Robert Lamm / Arr. Michael Story

25 Or 6 To 4 (jazz ensemble) Robert Lamm / Arr. Michael Story

FIRST YEAR CHARTS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE The opening motive is very catchy in this authentic-sounding chart on Chicago's rock classic. This accessible, fun jazz ensemble chart includes brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone 1, and optional guitar with easy brass ranges too. Easy to play, but still a hard-driving chart.
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Duration: (3:14) min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Robert Lamm
Arranger: Michael Story
Article Nr: 61713
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Jive at Five - Count Basie / Arr. Roy Phillippe

Jive at Five Count Basie / Arr. Roy Phillippe

When you hear it, you'll recognize this Count Basie composition! It has written solos for alto 1, trumpet 1, trombone 1, and a swingin' modulation from E-flat to F. The trumpet range is to the F-sharp on the top line. This wonderful jazz tune is played at 120 BPM. (315) This title is available in SmartMusic.
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Duration: (3:15) min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Count Basie
Arranger: Roy Phillippe
Article Nr: 61712
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JE: Paquito's Revenge - Terry White

JE: Paquito's Revenge Terry White

FIRST YEAR CHARTS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE An easy mambo with well-notated drums, piano, and bass parts. Written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 1 with a full shout chorus after the development section. Modest brass ranges and all the usual alternate parts. Plays easy but sounds advanced!
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Duration: (3:07) min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Terry White
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 61711
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Hey Taxi (jazz ensemble) - Victor Lopez
JAZZ BEGINNINGS The straight-eighth rock groove is easy for the rhythm section and incorporates the sound of honking taxi horns! A solo section that is written-out for winds with flexibility for one, some, or all wind players. It even has lyrics: Hey Tax-i! A clever chart that is fun to play and accessible to all young players.
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Duration: (3:36) min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Victor Lopez
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 61710
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Kool Beans (jazz ensemble) - George Vincent
JAZZ BEGINNINGS A lovely melody, no solos, just nice ensemble all the way. Easy brass ranges with 1st trumpet range to written E, top space.
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Duration: (3:22) min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: George Vincent
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 61709
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Rock Hero (jazz ensemble) - Victor Lopez
JAZZ BEGINNINGS This easy-to-play rock chart with a haunting melody is very accessible to young players with little or no jazz ensemble experience. Everything is written-out, plus the chart has a solo section with a written-out solo for all or some winds. Brass ranges are limited but sound full with reduced instrumentation.
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Duration: (3:34) min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Victor Lopez
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 61708
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My Robin Is to the Greenwood Gone - Percy Aldridge Grainger / Arr. Fred Sturm

My Robin Is to the Greenwood Gone Percy Aldridge Grainger / Arr. Fred Sturm

Titel / Title: My Robin Is to the Greenwood Gone Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen ISBN: 9780769292359 00 Series: Donald Hunsberger Wind LibraryThis delightful early setting by Percy Grainger, using only the first four measures of a popular English so ...
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Duration: 7:34 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Percy Aldridge Grainger
Arranger: Fred Sturm
Article Nr: 157937
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Alarums Op, 27 (concert band) - Martin Mailman
Titel / Title: Alarums, Op. 27 Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 CLASSIC BAND The word alarum means a call to arms. Originally titled Overture for Band, it was later changed to its current title sometime between its completion in 1962 and pu ...
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Duration: 6:02 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Martin Mailman
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157936
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Liturgical Music For Band (c/b) - Martin Mailman
Titel / Title: Liturgical Music for Band, Op. 33 Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 CLASSIC BAND Since its completion in 1963, this piece has become a landmark work in the band repertoire with countless performances by several generations. A ...
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Duration: 11:39 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Martin Mailman
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157935
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Court Festival Suite for Concert Band - William P. Latham
CLASSIC BAND Metered and precise, this suite is in the style of instrumental dance music of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the four movements are Intrada, Pavan, Galliard, and The Horses Branle.
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Duration: 4:58 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: William P. Latham
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157934
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Fantasia On Greensleeves (concert band) - Ralph Vaughan Williams / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Fantasia On Greensleeves (concert band) Ralph Vaughan Williams / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Titel / Title: Fantasia on Greensleeves - Adapted from the opera Sir John in Love Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081409856 SYMPHONIC BANDMost recently used as a part of the royal wedding service, this arrangement is certain to add an inviti ...
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Duration: 5:07 min
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 157933
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Coyote Falls (from Looney Toones 3D)c/b - Christopher Lennertz / Arr. Jack Bullock

Coyote Falls (from Looney Toones 3D)c/b Christopher Lennertz / Arr. Jack Bullock

Titel / Title: Coyote Falls (from Looney Tunes 3D) Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081414683 SYMPHONIC BANDEnable your audience to mentally produce and direct a personal motion picture while your concert band performs this musical score to C ...
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Duration: 3:27 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Christopher Lennertz
Arranger: Jack Bullock
Article Nr: 157932
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Hymn Tune Rhapsody (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Hymn Tune Rhapsody (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

SYMPHONIC BAND Here is a poignant, yet powerful treatment of the hymn known as Softly and Tenderly. The beauty is present from the simple statement in the beginning through the joyous faster section to the majestic conclusion!
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Duration: 5:25 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Jerry Brubaker
Article Nr: 157931
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