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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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The Great Locomotive Chase - Robert W. Smith

The Great Locomotive Chase Robert W. Smith

Titel / Title: The Great Locomotive Chase Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2000 ISBN: 9780757997471 UPC: 654979184652Inspired by the events surrounding the railway between Atlanta and Chattanooga during the early years of the Civil War, Robert W ...
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Baba Yetu (from Civilization IV) - Christopher Tin / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Baba Yetu (from Civilization IV) Christopher Tin / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock)Composed for the video game, Civilization IV, the song quickly garnered attention outside of its originally intended audience, and in February of 2011 it won a GRAMMY® Award for the Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists category. This is a dramatic and ...
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Duration: 3:30 min
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Composer: Christopher Tin
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AOA 1 / Bb Clarinet (German Pack) - John O'Reilly
Titel / Title: Accent On Achievement, Book 1 (Bb-Klarinette) Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Germany Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Buch + CD Sprache / Language: German Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2005
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Accent on Achievement, Book 1 (Querflöte) (German Pack) - John O'Reilly
Titel / Title: Accent on Achievement, Book 1 (Querflote) Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Germany Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Buch + CD Sprache / Language: German Williams, Mark, co-author A comprehensive Band Method
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The Wizard of Oz - Harold Arlen / Arr. James Barnes

The Wizard of Oz Harold Arlen / Arr. James Barnes

Titel / Title: The Wizard of Oz ( Medley ) Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: English ISBN: 9780757932298 UPC: 29156172898Three Academy Awards® were bestowed upon the original motion picture and the music from the soundtrack has become some of the most memorable of t ...
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Composer: Harold Arlen
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Nimrod - Edward Elgar / Arr. Alfred Reed

Nimrod Edward Elgar / Arr. Alfred Reed

Titel / Title: Nimrod Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen ISBN: 9780757933431 Serie: Classic BandThis is among the most noble and stately music in all of the literature, Great for graduation, baccalaureate, memorial, or awards ceremonies, This standard work can now be enjoyed by future ...
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Duration: 3:05 min
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Composer: Edward Elgar
Arranger: Alfred Reed
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AOA 1 / Eb Alt Sax (German Pack) - John O'Reilly
Titel / Title: Accent On Achievement, Book 1 (Eb-Alt Sax) Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Germany Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Buch + CD Produkttyp / Product: Buch + CD Sprache / Language: German 000000 for band (en/dt) alto saxophone in e flat UNTERHALTUNGSMUSIK BLASORCHESTER ANLEITUNGS-LEHRBUECHER Williams, Mark, co-author A comprehen ...
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Africa (Concert Band) - David Paich & Jeff Porcaro (Toto) / Arr. Jerry Davis

Africa (Concert Band) David Paich & Jeff Porcaro (Toto) / Arr. Jerry Davis

The infectious groove of this chart-topping hit from the band Toto will have them dancing in their seats. A perfect selection to feature your percussion section!

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Percussion and Woodwind Feature
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Cuppa Cappuccino 2 PT - Andy Beck
Titel / Title: Cuppa Cappuccino Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: 2-Part Choir Produkttyp / Product: Chorpartitur Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 Alfred Choral Designs Format: 2-PartA solid introduction to jazz stylizations and beginning scat singing! From the swingin' echoed phrases of the catchy chorus to the tasty with e ...
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The Candle Is A Symbol (2-PT) - Andy Beck
Words and music by Andy Beck Serie / Series: Alfred Choral Designs Produkttyp / Product: 2-Part Mindestabnahmemenge: 5 Expl.An emblem that transcends cultures, religions, and time periods, the flickering candle offers a message of joy, hope, and peace that can reach every human heart. Start with the spark of a single voice on the opening solo, and then light your choir's ...
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Enter With Song 2 PT - Andy Beck
Words and music by Andy Beck Serie / Series: Alfred Choral Designs Produkttyp / Product: 2-Part (with Opt. Snare Drum & Timpani) Mindestabnahmemenge: 5 Expl.
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Pop Trios For All/Tpt/Bari Tc (Rev) - Diverse / Arr. Michael Story

Pop Trios For All/Tpt/Bari Tc (Rev) Diverse / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Pop Trios for All - Playable on any three instruments or any number of instruments in ensemble Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Bb Trumpet / Baritone / Tuba Produkttyp / Product: Buch Sprache / Language: English ISBN: 9780739054390 UPC: 38081333618 Playable on Any Three Instruments or Any Number of Instruments in EnsemblePop Tr ...
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Stairway To Heaven - As performed by Led Zeppelin - Jimmy Page & Robert Plant / Arr. Roy Phillippe

Stairway To Heaven - As performed by Led Zeppelin Jimmy Page & Robert Plant / Arr. Roy Phillippe

Titel / Title: Stairway to heaven Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: English UPC: 38081348940 Concert BandStairway to Heaven is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. It was composed by guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for the band's fourth stu ...
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Polar Express, Concert Suite - Alan Silvestri / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Polar Express, Concert Suite Alan Silvestri / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Titel / Title: The Polar Express, Concert Suite from - Featuring Believe - The Polar Express - When Christmas Comes to Town - Spirit of the Season Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2005 UPC: 654979089216 Belwin Pop Symphonic Band Grade 4A new standard ...
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Duration: 6:27 min
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Composer: Alan Silvestri
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AOA 1 / Bb Trumpet (German Pack) - John O'Reilly
for band (en/dt) trumpet in b flat (engl. Ausgabe mit deutschsprachigem Einlegeblatt)
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Danger Zone  (From Top Gun) - Giorgio Moroder / Arr. Michael Story

Danger Zone (From Top Gun) Giorgio Moroder / Arr. Michael Story

An arrangement of Kenny Loggins' rock hit is from the movie Top Gun. The familiar driving bass line is the foundation for this energetic box office favorite. Soaring aerobatic ecstasy!Verkaufsbereich Europa ist aus urheberrechtlichen Gründen geschlossen ! Words and music by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock Serie / Series: Pop Young Band Produkttyp / Product: Score & Part ...
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Duration: 2:15 min
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Composer: Giorgio Moroder
Arranger: Michael Story
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