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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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Two Irish Folk Songs (concert band) - Traditional / Arr. Gary Fagan

Two Irish Folk Songs (concert band) Traditional / Arr. Gary Fagan

Titel / Title: Two Irish Folk Songs Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081415260 DEBUT This arrangement features two traditional Irish folk songs Star of the County Down and Brennan on the Moor.
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Duration: 2:15 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Gary Fagan
Article Nr: 157834
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Havasu Falls (concert band) - Jeremy Bell
DEBUT This colorful and attractive piece for young band, uses syncopated rhythms and a tuneful melody to provide a delightful backdrop. Expert craftsmanship allows the full color and capabilities of the orchestration available for young bands to develop to their full extent.
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Duration: 2:40 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Jeremy Bell
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157833
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Magical Hats And Happenings (c/band) - Joshua V. Hinkel
DEBUT Depicting a mystical land where broomsticks abound and potions are brewed, and a wide variety of magical mayhem ensues. Through chromatic figures, trombone glissandos, and tasteful percussion writing, a magic world is created.
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Duration: 1:45 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Joshua V. Hinkel
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157832
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Senor Slide (concert band) - Steve Frank
DEBUT Feature your budding trombone section and send them south of the border with this Latin-flavored original! Trombone smears, maracas, claves, and snippets of El Cucaracha all come together to create a delightful groove.
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Duration: 2:10 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Steve Frank
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157831
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American Song Settings 3 (c/b) - Barbara Allen / Arr. Joseph Kreines

American Song Settings 3 (c/b) Barbara Allen / Arr. Joseph Kreines

Titel / Title: American Song Settings, No. 3 - Barbara Allen Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 DEBUT This lovely setting of an American folk song is presented for developing bands as a series of variations in which all sections have an opport ...
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Duration: 3:00 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Barbara Allen
Arranger: Joseph Kreines
Article Nr: 157830
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Spookyville (concert band) - Edward Kennedy
DEBUT Here is a humorous piece with a clever ending and a surprise or two along the way. The minor tonality and the use of chromaticism give the music a spooky feel. This piece will have your audience quivering in their seats.
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Duration: 2:30 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Edward Kennedy
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157828
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Stomping On Ants (concert band) - Jane Russell Bate
DEBUT Be prepared for approximately 95 seconds of bluesy, wiggly cuteness in which various sections of the band function as both the ants and the stomper! Incorporating brass flutter tongue, two familiar musical quotes, and a surprise ending, the piece is perfect for getting audiences giggling!
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Duration: 1:35 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Jane Russell Bate
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157827
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Night (concert band) - Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick

Night (concert band) Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick

DEBUT This piece is the result of a collaborative project between the composer and his wife's 6th grade beginning band. The students in her band class each wrote an eight-measure melody as a composition project. These melodies each start and end on concert B-flat and use only the notes the students have learned on their instruments. The class voted on Majestic Night, Oh Winter ...
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Duration: 2:10 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157826
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Air Force One (concert band) - Chris M. Bernotas

Air Force One (concert band) Chris M. Bernotas

DEBUT Bernotas' composition evokes the proud spirit that is symbolized by the Presidential aircraft. With its rhythmic drive and uplifting melody, this will quickly become a favorite of your students and audience alike. Every section of the band will keep busy as they take flight. Written with the young band in mind, this piece has engaging rhythms, memorable melodies, and exc ...
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Duration: 2:35 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Chris M. Bernotas
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157825
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Vier Deutsche Weihnachtslieder (c/b) - Diverse / Arr. Todd Stalter

Vier Deutsche Weihnachtslieder (c/b) Diverse / Arr. Todd Stalter

This festive arrangement of four beloved German Christmas carols is an ideal holiday concert opener. Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, Ring, Little Bell, How Great Our Joy, and O Christmas Tree are set with lively accompaniments and an energetic approach that typifies the joy of the season.
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Duration: 2:00 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Todd Stalter
Article Nr: 157824
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Up On Haunted Housetop (concert band) - Benjamin R. Hanby / Arr. Scott Watson

Up On Haunted Housetop (concert band) Benjamin R. Hanby / Arr. Scott Watson

CHALLENGER Once on a spooky Christmas eve, as Santa was making deliveries, a fog rolled in and howls rang out, and Santa landed on a haunted house'! A spooky-cool treatment of the Christmas favorite, Up on the Housetop, this piece includes an optional narrator part, and uses toy percussion instruments to great effect.
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Duration: 2:30 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Benjamin R. Hanby
Arranger: Scott Watson
Article Nr: 157823
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Centennial March (concert band) - Steve Hodges
CHALLENGER This march begins with the clarinets presenting the melody over a single snare drum accompaniment. The textures increase as the melody develops, leading to a heavier minor section featuring strong lines by the low brass and woodwinds. A roll-off by the percussion leads to a seamless modulation and the final presentation of the melody. A dynamic augmentation of the ...
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Duration: 2:30 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Steve Hodges
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157822
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Shady Grove (concert band) - Traditional / Arr. Todd Stalter

Shady Grove (concert band) Traditional / Arr. Todd Stalter

CHALLENGER Shady Grove is an Appalachian folk song that bears some resemblance to the English ballad Matty Groves. Although its verses have hundreds of variations, its origin is most likely as a courting song.
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Duration: 2:40 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Todd Stalter
Article Nr: 157820
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Cape Breton Lullaby (concert band) - Traditional / Arr. Vince Gassi

Cape Breton Lullaby (concert band) Traditional / Arr. Vince Gassi

CHALLENGER From the shores of Canada's east coast comes this simple but beautiful folk melody. This lovely arrangement of Cape Breton Lullaby offers an excellent opportunity for teaching expression and lyrical playing while adding a refreshing change of pace to your next concert program. Your audiences will savor this charming touch of Nova Scotia.
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Duration: 3:10 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Vince Gassi
Article Nr: 157818
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Grace Valley Overture (concert band) - Steve Hodges
CHALLENGER This energetic overture opens strongly with the low brass presenting a melodic arpeggio motive that recurs throughout the A section of the piece. The B section provides an excellent contrast with an expressive presentation by the woodwinds leading to a sensitive chorale setting. With shifting minor and major modes, the section builds with the brass before ending in ...
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Duration: 3:30 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Steve Hodges
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 157817
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March Op,108 Mendelssohn (c/b) - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy / Arr. Todd Stalter

March Op,108 Mendelssohn (c/b) Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy / Arr. Todd Stalter

CHALLENGER Mendelssohn wrote his March, Op. 108, in 1841 for a festival celebrating the famous painter Peter Von Cornelius' visit to Dresden. It is a stately and festive sounding work, and a rarely performed gem by one of the world's great composers. Careful observance of articulations and dynamics will make this march spring to life.
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Duration: 2:30 min
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 157816
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