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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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O Come Emmanuel (concert band) - Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

O Come Emmanuel (concert band) Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: O Come Emmanuel Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 BEGINNING BAND Based on the Latin text Veni, Veni, Emmanuel, the lyrics for this popular carol were written by John M. Neale in the mid 1800s. A wonderful setting to reinforce ...
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Duration: 1:59 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Michael Story
Article Nr: 157904
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Belwin Beginning Band Kit #7 (c/b) - Diverse / Arr. Jack Bullock

Belwin Beginning Band Kit #7 (c/b) Diverse / Arr. Jack Bullock

Titel / Title: Belwin Beginning Band Kit #7: Holiday Edition Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2011 UPC: 38081416243 BEGINNING BAND Jack Bullock's innovative genius has prepared a complete program for your fi ...
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Duration: 3:57 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Jack Bullock
Article Nr: 157903
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Do you want to know a secret? (c/b) - Paul McCartney John Lennon & / Arr. Victor Lopez

Do you want to know a secret? (c/b) Paul McCartney John Lennon & / Arr. Victor Lopez

BEGINNING BAND The Beatles, the band that changed everything, continue to influence the music industry today. This Victor López rendition will be a sure hit with both your audience and students alike.
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Duration: 1:16 min
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 157901
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Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye (c/b) - Frashuer & Leka & De Carlo / Arr. Paul Cook

Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye (c/b) Frashuer & Leka & De Carlo / Arr. Paul Cook

As Recorded by Steam BEGINNING BAND [En]This hit was initially recorded by the pop-rock group Steam and became a number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the late '60s. This hot young band arrangement will have your students clapping and singing!Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye wurde ursprünglich von der Pop-Rock-Gruppe Steam aufgenommen und avancierte Ende der 60er Jahre z ...
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Duration: 1:42 min
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 157899
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Lions Pride (concert band) - Jason Hayes / Arr. Victor Lopez

Lions Pride (concert band) Jason Hayes / Arr. Victor Lopez

Titel / Title: Lion's Pride - from the World of Warcraft Original Game Soundtrack Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 038081414454 (Score only) UPC: 038081414447 Pop Beginning BandBased on the World of Warcraft: Taverns of Azeroth original game soundtrack composed by Jason Hayes, ...
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Duration: 1:40 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Jason Hayes
Arranger: Victor Lopez
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Firework (concert band) - Katy Perry / Arr. Michael Story

Firework (concert band) Katy Perry / Arr. Michael Story

BEGINNING BAND
From Katy Perry's inspirational multi-week number one hit album, this piece is set at a medium rock tempo. Right off the music video to your beginner's stands, this tune will have them inspired to practice day and night!
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Duration: 1:58 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Katy Perry
Arranger: Michael Story
Article Nr: 157895
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Largo (concert band) - Antonin Dvorak / Arr. Paul Cook

Largo (concert band) Antonin Dvorak / Arr. Paul Cook

BEGINNING BAND Cook's stirring arrangement brings Dvorák's cherished theme to your beginners. The percussion parts can be performed as written or eliminated. Aside from adding some musical history, this arrangement supports instruction of balanced dynamics, proper breath support, and tone quality.
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Duration: 1:43 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Antonin Dvorak
Arranger: Paul Cook
Article Nr: 157894
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Racing The Sun (concert band) - Roland Barrett
BEGINNING BAND The inspiration for this piece comes from a phrase used by solar-powered car enthusiasts to describe the act of piloting their exotic vehicles. Employing a variety of styles and textures, this original work will capture the imagination of your students.
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Duration: 2:07 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Roland Barrett
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Hurakan (concert band) - Michael Story

Hurakan (concert band) Michael Story

Titel / Title: Hurakan Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000Hurakan is the name of the Mayan god of wind, fire, and storm. Meaning 'one legged,' the word is most likely the origin of the word 'hurricane.' Michael Story's original overture is fille ...
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Duration: 2:25 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Michael Story
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Article Nr: 157890
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Areopogus (concert band) - Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Areopogus Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 BEGINNING BANDAreopogus [ar-ee-op-uh-guhs], the hill of Ares (Mars), was a rocky hill located northwest of the Acropolis in ancient Athens, Greece. This work, created with eerie modal ...
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Duration: 2:45 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Ralph Ford
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Two Shaker Songs (concert band) - Mvt. II Patsy Williamson Mvt. I Joseph Brackett / Arr. Michael Story

Two Shaker Songs (concert band) Mvt. II Patsy Williamson Mvt. I Joseph Brackett / Arr. Michael Story

BEGINNING BAND This two-movement mini-suite pays homage to two charismatic tunes. With a variety teaching opportunities, dramatic dynamic contrasts bring these tunes to life.
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Duration: 2:49 min
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 157888
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Autumn (concert band) - Antonio Vivaldi / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Autumn (concert band) Antonio Vivaldi / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Titel / Title: Autumn (from The Four Seasons) Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 BEGINNING BAND One of the best-known themes of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, L'autunno (Autumn) is a natural choice for young players. The composer's festive harvest t ...
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Duration: 2:02 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Article Nr: 157887
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Tick Tock (concert band) - Henry Clay Work / Arr. Roland Barrett

Tick Tock (concert band) Henry Clay Work / Arr. Roland Barrett

BEGINNING BAND Scored especially for your beginners, this work will set the pulse for your program. Based on My Grandfather's Clock, you can also hear Westminster Chimes each quarter hour.
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Duration: 1:55 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Henry Clay Work
Arranger: Roland Barrett
Article Nr: 157886
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Marching On (concert band) - Julia Ward Howe & William Steffe / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Marching On (concert band) Julia Ward Howe & William Steffe / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

BEGINNING BAND This wonderful American patriotic song is in an easy arrangement scored just for your beginning band!
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Duration: 1:55 min
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 157885
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March First Suite Military (c/b) - Gustav Holst / Arr. Michael Story

March First Suite Military (c/b) Gustav Holst / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: March from First Suite for Military Band Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 BEGINNING BAND Gustav Holst's First Suite in E-flat for Military Band was composed in 1909. This arrangement is based on the second theme of the March, ...
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Duration: 1:51 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Gustav Holst
Arranger: Michael Story
Article Nr: 157884
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Funny Bones (concert band) - Robert W. Smith & Michael Story

Funny Bones (concert band) Robert W. Smith & Michael Story

BAND EXPRESSIONS BOOK 1 Feature your trombone section with the full band supporting their antics in a rock-groove fashion. A gliss here or there is sure to please.
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Duration: 1:31 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Robert W. Smith & Michael Story
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157882
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