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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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Christmas Fantastique - Diverse / Arr. Victor Lopez

Christmas Fantastique Diverse / Arr. Victor Lopez

Titel / Title: Christmas Fantastique (Medley) Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 654979023272 Featuring: Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bell Rock, Up on the Housetop, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town CONCERT BAND A great collection of winter favorites that will complete your winter ...
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Duration: 3:49 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Victor Lopez
Article Nr: 157930
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Sleep In Heavenly Peace (c/b) - Franz Xaver Gruber / Arr. Patrick Roszell

Sleep In Heavenly Peace (c/b) Franz Xaver Gruber / Arr. Patrick Roszell

Titel / Title: Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Silent Night, Holy Night Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 CONCERT BANDComposed by Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber on December 24, 1818, this simple carol is known and beloved throughout the world. Arrange ...
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Duration: 3:32 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber
Arranger: Patrick Roszell
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Harry Potter Deathly Hallows 1 (c/b) - Alexandre Desplat / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Harry Potter Deathly Hallows 1 (c/b) Alexandre Desplat / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Titel / Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081414546True to the Alexandre Desplat's energy-packed film score, Jerry Brubaker has scored Suite from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 at the concert band level for the discrimi ...
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Duration: 7:03 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Alexandre Desplat
Arranger: Jerry Brubaker
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Star Dust (concert band) - Hoagy Carmichael / Arr. Jack Bullock

Star Dust (concert band) Hoagy Carmichael / Arr. Jack Bullock

CONCERT BAND This arrangement is appropriate for soloists from your band, or an advanced pro allowing a few more liberties and embellishments.
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Duration: 4:11 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Hoagy Carmichael
Arranger: Jack Bullock
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Prime Time Tuesday (concert band) - Diverse / Arr. Victor Lopez

Prime Time Tuesday (concert band) Diverse / Arr. Victor Lopez

Titel / Title: Prime Time Tuesday Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 CONCERT BAND A concert band medley that includes five of the hottest songs as performed by the cast of Glee!
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Duration: 7:57 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Victor Lopez
Article Nr: 157925
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Volare (c/b) - Domenico Modugno / Arr. Jack Bullock

Volare (c/b) Domenico Modugno / Arr. Jack Bullock

Titel / Title: Volare - Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081414607 CONCERT BAND Literally translated from the Italian to fly, Volare has been a widely recognized ballad since its creation in the mid-50s. Recorded in diverse styles by Dean Martin, Fra ...
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Duration: 3:18 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Domenico Modugno
Arranger: Jack Bullock
Article Nr: 157924
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In Gloriuos Splendour (concert band) - Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: In Glorious Splendour - I. Reflection, II. Celebration Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 CONCERT BAND Able to be programmed alone or together, this setting of three cherished hymns is glorious indeed. Features Lo, How a Rose E ...
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Duration: 7:01 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Ralph Ford
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Pezzo In Forma Di Sonatina (c/b) - Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. Victor Lopez

Pezzo In Forma Di Sonatina (c/b) Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. Victor Lopez

CONCERT BAND Here is a colorful, evocative portrait through adherence to the Classical attributes of balance, elegance, and grace. Finale, the fourth movement, is also available (00-30798).
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Duration: 6:04 min
Difficulty: 3+
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Medieval Fanfare And Chant (c/b) - Perotin / Arr. Michael Story

Medieval Fanfare And Chant (c/b) Perotin / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Medieval Fanfare and Chant Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 CONCERT BAND Viderunt Omnes is one of the few remaining pieces of organum quadruplum, or four-voice polyphony, known to exist. Michael Story's setting alternates bet ...
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Duration: 3:41 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Perotin
Arranger: Michael Story
Article Nr: 157915
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Morris Dance Tunes (concert band) - Gustav Holst / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Morris Dance Tunes (concert band) Gustav Holst / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Titel / Title: Morris Dance Tunes Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 CONCERT BANDHear the charismatic style of Morris dancing in these four spirited dance tunes, which now each include a brief introduction that also serves as an interlude for t ...
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Duration: 2:47 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Gustav Holst
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Article Nr: 157913
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Holiday Fanfare (concert band) - Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

Holiday Fanfare (concert band) Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Holiday Fanfare - Based on I Saw Three Ships Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 BELWIN VERY BEGINNING BAND In a joyous fanfare format, Michael Story has recrafted I Saw Three Ships to boldly open your band's first holiday progr ...
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Duration: 1:48 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Michael Story
Article Nr: 157910
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Belwin Very Beginning Band Kit #7 (c/b) - Jack Bullock
Titel / Title: Belwin Very beginning Band Kit #7 Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081409382 BELWIN VERY BEGINNING BAND Great for the music budget, Jack Bullock's latest kit has four contrasting grade one-half works and serves as a complete ...
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Duration: 3:15 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Jack Bullock
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Variants On Celtic Folk Tune (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Variants On Celtic Folk Tune (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

BELWIN VERY BEGINNING BAND With frequent use of repeated figures and ostinato with every instrument using only four or five notes, this piece should fit quite comfortably under the fingers. The gentle traditional ballad uses only quarter and half notes.
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Duration: 1:59 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Article Nr: 157908
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Armada (concert band) - Victor Lopez

Armada (concert band) Victor Lopez

Titel / Title: Armada Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 BELWIN VERY BEGINNING BAND Here is an original composition inspired by the Spanish Armada, which was the fleet that sailed against England in 1588, with the intention of overthrowing El ...
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Duration: 1:47 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Victor Lopez
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157907
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Gizmo (concert band) - Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Gizmo Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 BELWIN VERY BEGINNING BAND Look up the word gizmo, and you will find references to its origin in slang when referring to a gadget of unknown origin or design. Ralph Ford's inventive work ...
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Duration: 1:20 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Ralph Ford
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Article Nr: 157906
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Clarinet Bell Carol (c/b) - Mykola Leontovich / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Clarinet Bell Carol (c/b) Mykola Leontovich / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

BEGINNING BAND As the title implies, this piece features your clarinetists giving them a left-handed holiday workout. Very comfortable for the whole band and right in the pocket for the clarinet section!
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Duration: 2:36 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Mykola Leontovich
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Article Nr: 157905
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