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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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American Salute (c/b) - Morton Gould / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

American Salute (c/b) Morton Gould / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Titel / Title: American Salute - Based on When Johnny Comes Marching Home Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie: Concert BandThe monumental Morton Gould variations on When Johnny Comes Marching Home has been a staple in the orchestra and concert band literature for more than fifty years, A ...
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Duration: 4:52 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Morton Gould
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Article Nr: 154108
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Salute To Television (cband Sc/Pts) - Diverse / Arr. Carl Strommen

Salute To Television (cband Sc/Pts) Diverse / Arr. Carl Strommen

Titel / Title: Salute to Television Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 Serie: Concert Band Grab your remote and control and entertain your students and audiences with this jam-packed medley containing the gems of television themes from yestery ...
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Duration: 7:26 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Carl Strommen
Article Nr: 154107
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Believe (c/b) - Howard Shore / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Believe (c/b) Howard Shore / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Titel / Title: Believe (Winter Olympics 2010) - CTV Promotional Theme Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 Serie: Concert BandWritten to commemorate the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, this bold original Howard Shore fanfare has been expertly scored f ...
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Duration: 1:05 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Howard Shore
Arranger: Jerry Brubaker
Article Nr: 154106
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Rock Rhythm And Blues (c/b) - Jack Bullock
Titel / Title: Rock, Rhythm And Blues Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081376660 Serie: Concert Band The 1950s brought a new craze to American popular music called rock and roll, Bill Haley and the Comets were among the forerunners of this ...
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Duration: 5:29 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Jack Bullock
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 154105
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We Are The World (c/b) - Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie / Arr. Jack Bullock

We Are The World (c/b) Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie / Arr. Jack Bullock

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) Serie: Concert BandWritten by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and recorded as a benefit for African famine relief in 1985, This single record became the fastest-selling pop single in recording history, No wonder the recording took the number one spot on pop charts ...
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Duration: 4:10 min
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 154104
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Spirit Of Troy; The (c b) - Ralph Ford
Serie: Concert Band Spirited indeed, this Ralph Ford original overture provides ample opportunity to showcase every member of your ensemble, Opening with a broad and building fanfare, the work bursts with energy featuring a charismatic rhythmic foundation that sets the stage for several soloist statements, The work builds to a frenzy and develops quietly and reflectively to a ...
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Duration: 4:58 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Ralph Ford
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 154101
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Holst Christmas; A (c/b) - Gustav Holst / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Holst Christmas; A (c/b) Gustav Holst / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Titel / Title: A Holst Christmas Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081376332 Serie: Concert Band This diverse sampling of holiday music scored by Gustav Holst opens with In the Bleak Midwinter likely Holst's most famous carol tune, Also included are: Lullay My Liking, and Holst's ch ...
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Duration: 4:40 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Gustav Holst
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Article Nr: 154099
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Silent Stands The Elm (c/b) - Roland Barrett
Serie: Concert Band Inspired by the lone American elm tree left standing following the domestic terrorist bombing in Oklahoma City, this Roland Barrett original work is emotional and uplifting, Now known as The Survivor Tree, the elm has become an iconic symbol: one of faith, of hope, and perseverance in the face of tremendous adversity, This contemporary musical depiction is ...
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Duration: 5:07 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Roland Barrett
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 154098
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A Day In The Life (cband score/parts) - Douglas E. Wagner
Serie: Concert Band Here's a fun, fresh and innovative interpretation of a day in the life of a band program, It alternates between the point of view of students and that of the band director, The music is reflective of the lively, fast-paced, and sometimes frenzied atmosphere that generates the energy and excitement of a typical day, Innovative and exciting!
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Duration: 5:17 min
Difficulty: -
Composer: Douglas E. Wagner
Arranger: -
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Vocalise (concert band score/parts) - Sergei Rachmaninov (Rachmaninoff) / Arr. Patrick Roszell

Vocalise (concert band score/parts) Sergei Rachmaninov (Rachmaninoff) / Arr. Patrick Roszell

Serie: Concert Band Haunting, yet beautiful, Sergei Rachmaninoff originally wrote this work as a song without text for soprano and piano, This exquisite arrangement brings this immortal melody to your concert band, A beautiful contest or concert piece!
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Duration: 4:08 min
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 154096
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Gavotte En Rondeau (cband score/parts) - Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Gavotte En Rondeau (cband score/parts) Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Serie: Concert Band From Bach's Partita No, 3, Gavotte en Rondeau was originally composed for solo violin, Inspired by the vibrancy of the work, Jerry Brubaker has crafted this new treatment, Sure to be a standard in the concert band repertoire, this is one not to miss!
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Duration: 2:47 min
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 154095
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Reflections On Ode To Joy (c/b) - Ludwig van Beethoven / Arr. Hiram Power

Reflections On Ode To Joy (c/b) Ludwig van Beethoven / Arr. Hiram Power

Serie: Concert Band Ode to Joy is a simple song familiar to most people, The song dates back to the 1800s and has been sung and played ever since, Although often used in various collections, this arrangement will give new and added insight to this wonderful melody, This arrangement is, of course, a spoof, Great fun for light concert programming!
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Duration: 6:16 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Arranger: Hiram Power
Article Nr: 154094
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Asturias (concert band score and parts) - Isaac Albéniz / Arr. Victor Lopez

Asturias (concert band score and parts) Isaac Albéniz / Arr. Victor Lopez

Serie: Concert Band This transcription of Asturias from Issac Albéniz' Suite Española, Op, 47 brings new life to the work originally composed for piano and is brilliantly colored, filled with suggestive harmonies and complex textures,
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Duration: 7:28 min
Difficulty: -
Composer: Isaac Albéniz
Arranger: Victor Lopez
Article Nr: 154092
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Cmas Fantasy; A (c/b) - Diverse / Arr. Roland Barrett

Cmas Fantasy; A (c/b) Diverse / Arr. Roland Barrett

Titel / Title: A Christmas Fantasy Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie: Concert Band This holiday concert selection is a montage of Joy to the World, What Child Is This?, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and Angels We Have Heard On Highand a couple of others! A glorious addition to any ho ...
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Duration: 3:57 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Roland Barrett
Article Nr: 154089
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Down (concert band score and parts) - Carter/Jhooti/Larow/Skaller/Cotter / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Down (concert band score and parts) Carter/Jhooti/Larow/Skaller/Cotter / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Titel / Title: Down - As performed by Jay Sean Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen 0000000 Serie: Young Band Jay Sean is a British singer-songwriter, rapper,beat-boxer, and record producer, This singletopped the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first s ...
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Duration: 2:49 min
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 154088
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March From Third Suite (c/b) - Robert E. Jager / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

March From Third Suite (c/b) Robert E. Jager / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Serie: Young BandIn the words of the composer, Robert Jager, the steady feel and rhythm of a march are somewhat distorted by measures of unequal time values. It is a delight to finally offer this distinguished and time-honored band classic in a practical arrangement with younger players in mind. Although the diminished technical demands at this level have dictated some specific ...
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Duration: 2:33 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Robert E. Jager
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Article Nr: 154086
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