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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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Blue Moon (vocal solo and concert band) - Richard Rodgers / Arr. Warren Barker

Blue Moon (vocal solo and concert band) Richard Rodgers / Arr. Warren Barker

Titel / Title: Blue Moon Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 029156200003You can't keep a good song down! Written more than fifty years ago, this timeless ballad endures as new singers discover its delightful lyric message and very satisfying melodic and harmonic content. Warren Barke ...
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Duration: 3:05 min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: Richard Rodgers
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Christmas Festival; A (c/b) - Leroy Anderson / Arr. Jason Scott

Christmas Festival; A (c/b) Leroy Anderson / Arr. Jason Scott

Highlights from Leroy Anderson's revered holiday overture have been scored for younger players. In just over two minutes, this holiday classic offers many teachable moments, including staccato and accented articulations, tone quality, and a broad range of dynamic levels. Happy holidays! (2:15)
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Duration: 2:24 min
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Composer: Leroy Anderson
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Yamaha Band Ensembles I, alto/bari sax - John O'Reilly & John Kinyon

Yamaha Band Ensembles I, alto/bari sax John O'Reilly & John Kinyon

Titel / Title: Yamaha Band Ensembles, Book 1 Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Buch ISBN: 9780739001608Yamaha Band Ensembles provide interesting repertoire selections in an amazingly flexibly format that will meet the needs of your band year after year, regardless of how your group's instrumentation varies. E ...
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Composer: John O'Reilly & John Kinyon
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Joyful Christmas; A (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Victor Lopez

Joyful Christmas; A (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Victor Lopez

Titel / Title: A Joyful Christmas Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2018 Belwin Young BandCombining a rhythmic twist and luscious harmonies, this clever arrangement of 'Joy to the World' will captivate the audience at your next holiday concer ...
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Duration: 2:08 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Victor Lopez
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AOF / B-FLAT CLARINET - Frank Erickson

AOF / B-FLAT CLARINET Frank Erickson

Titel / Title: The Artistry of Fundamentals for Band - Bb Clarinet Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Buch ISBN: 9780739011881A collection of technical studies designed for use with either full band or individual practice. The method is divided into eight units, each focusing on a major key and its relative min ...
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Composer: Frank Erickson
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The Artistry of Fundamentals for Band - Eb Alto Saxophone - Frank Erickson
Titel / Title: The Artistry of Fundamentals for Band - Eb Alto Saxophone Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Buch ISBN: 9780739021866A collection of technical studies designed for use with either full band or individual practice. The method is divided into eight units, each focusing on a major key and its relati ...
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AOF / B-FLAT TRUMPET - Frank Erickson

AOF / B-FLAT TRUMPET Frank Erickson

Titel / Title: The Artistry of Fundamentals for Band - Bb Trumpet Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Buch ISBN: 9780739021835A collection of technical studies designed for use with either full band or individual practice. The method is divided into eight units, each focusing on a major key and its relative mino ...
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Composer: Frank Erickson
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AOF / TUBA - Frank Erickson

AOF / TUBA Frank Erickson

Titel / Title: The Artistry of Fundamentals for Band - Tuba Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Buch ISBN: 9780739007679A collection of technical studies designed for use with either full band or individual practice. The method is divided into eight units, each focusing on a major key and its relative minor key ...
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Composer: Frank Erickson
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Joyeux Noel - Alfred Reed

Joyeux Noel Alfred Reed

Joyeux Noel [composer's transcription] Alternative Artikelnummer: M 9086
"Joyeux Noel" (the French expression of "Merry Christmas") was originally written for brass ensemble. Its success in that form prompted the composer to recast the work for full concert band and wind orchestra.
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Duration: 4:20 min
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Composer: Alfred Reed
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At The Movies The Musicals (c/b) - Diverse / Arr. Justin Williams

At The Movies The Musicals (c/b) Diverse / Arr. Justin Williams

Titel / Title: At the Movies - The Musicals Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2018 UPC: 38081538501 Pop Concert Band Showcasing Mamma Mia, La La Land, and Chicago (Featuring: Dancing Queen / Mia and Sebastian's Theme / Overture / And All That ...
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Duration: 3:52 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Justin Williams
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Alfred's Basic Piano Theory Book Lvl 1B - Willard A. Palmer
Titel / Title: Alfred's Basic Piano Library Theory Book 1B - Universal Edition Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Klavier Produkttyp / Product: Buch ISBN: 9780739029671 UPC: 38081022079The Universal Edition is designed for all English-speaking countries outside of the United States, including Canada, the U. K., and Australia. This edition uses t ...
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Composer: Willard A. Palmer
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Alfred's Basic Piano Theory Book Lvl 2 - Willard A. Palmer
Titel / Title: Alfred's Basic Piano Library Theory 2 Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Klavier Produkttyp / Product: Buch Serie / Series: Alfred's Basic Piano Library ISBN: 9780882848198 UPC: 38081003108Designed to coordinate page-by-page with the Lesson Books. Contains enjoyable games and quizzes that reinforce the principles presented in the ...
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Composer: Willard A. Palmer
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Alfred's Basic Piano Theory Book Lvl 3 - Willard A. Palmer
Titel / Title: Alfred's Basic Piano Library Theory 3 Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Klavier Produkttyp / Product: Buch Serie / Series: Alfred's Basic Piano Library ISBN: 9780739017340 UPC: 38081013015Designed to coordinate page-by-page with the Lesson Books. Contains enjoyable games and quizzes that reinforce the principles presented in the ...
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Yamaha Band Ensembles I, percussion - John O'Reilly & John Kinyon

Yamaha Band Ensembles I, percussion John O'Reilly & John Kinyon

Titel / Title: Yamaha Band Ensembles, Book 1 Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Einzelstimme ISBN: 9780739001660 UPC: 38081007175Yamaha Band Ensembles provide interesting repertoire selections in an amazingly flexibly format that will meet the needs of your band year after year, regardless of how your group's i ...
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Harry Potter Symphonic Suite (Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone) - John Williams / Arr. Robert W. Smith
Titel / Title: Harry Potter Symphonic Suite Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2002 ISBN: 9780757997440 UPC: 654979031444 [EN] A marvelous comprehensive medley of the endearing themes from the box office smash HARRY POTTER has been masterfully ...
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Duration: 8:00 min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: John Williams
Arranger: Robert W. Smith
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AOA 1 / Bb Tenor Sax (German Pack) - John O'Reilly
Titel / Title: Accent On Achievement, Book 1 (Bb-Tenor 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) tenor saxophone in b flat UNTERHALTUNGSMUSIK BLASORCHESTER ANLEITUNGS-LEHRBUECHER A comprehensive Band Method
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Composer: John O'Reilly
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