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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 very best of John Williams  - Trompete (+Online Access) - John Williams / Arr. Bill Galliford
for trumpet This incredibly versatile new collection includes some of John Williams' most-loved titles arranged for Level 2-3 instrumentalists. All arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book contains a carefully edited part and a fully orchestrated accompaniment recording. Each song on the recording includes a dem ...
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Difficulty: 2+
Composer: John Williams
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Greensleeves (sorchestra score/parts) - Ralph Vaughan Williams / Arr. Deborah Baker Monday

Greensleeves (sorchestra score/parts) Ralph Vaughan Williams / Arr. Deborah Baker Monday

StrIng OrchestraWith form and texture that remain very true to the original, the keys of E minor and D Dorian serve to make this arrangement student friendly. The first violin solo includes 3rd position while the second solo only requires 1st position. Either solo also works well when performed by small groups. All sections have melodic material making this a favorite among stu ...
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Duration: 5:30 min
Difficulty: 3
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Fires Edge (c/b) - Ralph Ford

Fires Edge (c/b) Ralph Ford

Titel / Title: Fires Edge Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2015 UPC: 38081504230Musically depicting a meteor event that occurs in the Earth's atmosphere each day, this energetic composition provides the opportunity to teach dramatic playing. With very ...
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Duration: 2:15 min
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Composer: Ralph Ford
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Flash Point (c/b) - Patrick Roszell

Flash Point (c/b) Patrick Roszell

Titel / Title: Flash Point Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 Belwin Very Beginning Band Format: Conductor Score & Parts [EN]A flash point is described as a point at which someone or something bursts suddenly into action or being. Introduc ...
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Duration: 1:45 min
Difficulty: 0+ (0,5)
Composer: Patrick Roszell
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Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral - Richard Wagner / Arr. Lucien Cailliet

Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral Richard Wagner / Arr. Lucien Cailliet

Titel / Title: Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: English ISBN: 9780757932625 UPC: 29156085655Lucien Cailliet's concert band arrangement for Richard Wagner's Elsa'a Procession to the Cathedral maintains the timeless elegance that ha ...
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Duration: 5:57 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Richard Wagner
Arranger: Lucien Cailliet
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Night in the Tropics (concert band) - Louis Moreau Gottschalk / Arr. Mark Williams

Night in the Tropics (concert band) Louis Moreau Gottschalk / Arr. Mark Williams

Titel / Title: Night in the Tropics Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + StimmenGrab your suitcase and get ready to spend a Night in the Tropics! Composed in Guadeloupe in 1859, it was written to be performed by combined symphony orchestra and large band, with improvisational parts for many local percu ...
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Duration: 3:30 min
Difficulty: 4
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Pegasus Overture (c/b) - Mike Collins-Dowden

Pegasus Overture (c/b) Mike Collins-Dowden

Titel / Title: Pegasus Overture Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2017In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse who is ridden into battle. This exciting concert overture captures the majesty and beauty of the mythical creature. (2:35) ...
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Duration: 2:35 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Mike Collins-Dowden
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Game Of Bones (j/e) - Vince Gassi

Game Of Bones (j/e) Vince Gassi

Titel / Title: Game Of Bones - Featuring the Trombone Section Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2017 UPC: 38081525365This driving jazz waltz is played around 158 BPM with a haunting melody that stays with you. Includes a written tenor sax solo, fine e ...
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Duration: 2:45 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Vince Gassi
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James Bond Suite (Medley) - Diverse / Arr. Frank Erickson

James Bond Suite (Medley) Diverse / Arr. Frank Erickson

Titel / Title: James Bond Suite (Medley) Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1986 ISBN: 9780757932779 UPC: 29156010824 0757932770Several James Bond numbers have become classics in their own right. Frank Erickson features four of them: James Bond Theme * ...
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Duration: 9:46 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Frank Erickson
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Phantasmagoria (c/b) - Jeremy Bell

Phantasmagoria (c/b) Jeremy Bell

Titel / Title: Phantasmagoria Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 Alfred Concert Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsPhantasmagoria is described as 'a shifting series of phantasms, illusions, or deceptive appearances, as in a dream or as c ...
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Duration: 5:50 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Jeremy Bell
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Summer Wind (vocal jazz ensemble) - Henry Mayer / Arr. Dave Wolpe

Summer Wind (vocal jazz ensemble) Henry Mayer / Arr. Dave Wolpe

Summer Wind will be the hit of any concert or dance performance. Arranged with class and style by master arranger Dave Wolpe, this chart is an easy tempo swing arranged in two keys to feature vocal soloist with jazz ensemble with a brief tenor sax solo. Vocal keys are high key starting in E-flat (range is B-flat below middle C to E-flat fourth space) and the low key starting in ...
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Duration: 02:57 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Henry Mayer
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
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Wade In The Water (j/e) - Traditional / Arr. Rick Hirsch

Wade In The Water (j/e) Traditional / Arr. Rick Hirsch

Titel / Title: Wade In The Water Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2015'Wade in the Water' is a gospel rock that should be played around 148 BPM featuring a slow chorale introduction and modest brass ranges. Check out the written solos for alto 1, tro ...
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Duration: 3:04 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Rick Hirsch
Article Nr: 764986
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Bayou Breakdown (concert band) - Brant Karrick
Titel / Title: Bayou Breakdown Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Germany Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: EnglishThis fun and whimsical work creates a piece that will provide musical and technical challenges for performers yet can be immediately enjoyed by the listener, musician, and non-musician alike. ...
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Duration: 4:25 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Brant Karrick
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Article Nr: 148307
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Sea Hawk (concert band score/parts) - Erich Wolfgang Korngold / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Sea Hawk (concert band score/parts) Erich Wolfgang Korngold / Arr. Jerry Brubaker

Titel / Title: Sea Hawk Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081382395 Serie: Symphonic BandErich Korngold's score to The Sea Hawk, written in 1940, plays more like a symphony than a soundtrack, Jerry Brubaker has created a picturesque suite for symphonic band of several of the majestic ...
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Duration: 4:50 min
Difficulty: 4
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Watermelon Man (j/e) - Herbie Hancock / Arr. Michael (Mike) Kamuf

Watermelon Man (j/e) Herbie Hancock / Arr. Michael (Mike) Kamuf

Titel / Title: Watermelon Man Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081350363Oh yeah! This is the crowd pleaser and the band pleaser---a win-win. Fun, funky, hip, groovy---call it what you want, this chart is excellent in every way . If you have a decent bari player, he or she will reall ...
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Duration: 4:43 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Herbie Hancock
Arranger: Michael (Mike) Kamuf
Article Nr: 61139
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Celebratory Fanfare (c/b) - Scott Watson
Titel / Title: Celebratory Fanfare Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2017 UPC: 38081524566This bright, festive fanfare is the perfect concert opener and can lend its jubilant air to any celebration or observance in which your band plays a part. Hopeful ...
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Duration: 1:40 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Scott Watson
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