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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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JE: Dream - Johnny Mercer / Arr. Frank Comstock

JE: Dream Johnny Mercer / Arr. Frank Comstock

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Duration: 3:00 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Johnny Mercer
Arranger: Frank Comstock
Article Nr: 932706
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JE: Express Lane - Carl Strommen

JE: Express Lane Carl Strommen

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) [EN]This is happy, fun jazz! The chart swings along at a moderately fast tempo starting with a piano solo (written out or ad lib) a la Basie. The band kicks in nice ensemble, tenor sax solos and there is a nice shout at the end. Should be a big favorite of all! ...
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Duration: 3:50 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Carl Strommen
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 932898
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JE: Fiesta Bahia - Victor López

JE: Fiesta Bahia Victor López

(Grade 4 Jazz Ensemble w/CD) Super samba! From our man Victor Lopez, this chart is totally hot and WILL challenge the band. Some fierce unison lines, the melody stated by alto and trumpet, solo space for alto, trumpet, trombone, and drums. Optional flugelhorns. Lead trumpet goes up to written D above the staff. If you want a smokin' samba, this is it.
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Difficulty: 4
Composer: Victor López
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 60496
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JE: For You I Will - Diane Warren / Arr. Victor López

JE: For You I Will Diane Warren / Arr. Victor López

[EN]From the smash hit movie SPACE JAM comes this beautiful ballad by Diane Warren. Ms. Warren has written hit after hit, and this tune is no exception. Victor Lopez has fashioned a jazz ensemble arrangement that works for virtually any group and captures all the nuances of this truly breathtaking song. [DE]Aus dem Erfolgsfilm SPACE JAM stammt diese wunderschöne Ballade von D ...
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Duration: 2:41 min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: Diane Warren
Arranger: Victor López
Article Nr: 932988
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JE: Frenesi - Alberto Dominguez / Arr. Dave Wolpe

JE: Frenesi Alberto Dominguez / Arr. Dave Wolpe

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) [EN]This one dates back to the days of the big bands, but the arrangement is pure 1993! It still has the Latin flavor, but the excitement is all WOLPE! [DE]Dieser Song stammt aus der Zeit der Big Bands, aber das Arrangement ist von 1993! Es hat immer noch den L ...
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Duration: 4:00 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Alberto Dominguez
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
Article Nr: 932899
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JE: Gone, but Not Forgotten - Dave Black / Arr. Gordon Brisker

JE: Gone, but Not Forgotten Dave Black / Arr. Gordon Brisker

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) [EN]Have your best tenor sax soloist shine with this rock ballad. Melody is the word here, with big ensemble sounds. A cadenza at the end completes the picture. Usable year after year to train young musicians. (5:09) [DE]Lassen Sie Ihren besten Tenorsaxophon-Sol ...
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Duration: 5:11 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Dave Black
Arranger: Gordon Brisker
Article Nr: 932909
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JE: Good Time Blues - Mike Carubia

JE: Good Time Blues Mike Carubia

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) [EN]This is a happy chart! Everyone will enjoy playing and listening to this one. It has all the ingredients -- nice head, plenty of improvisation spots, a shout and a good closer. Don't miss it! [DE]Dies ist eine fröhliche Chart! Jeder wird es genießen, dieses ...
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Duration: 3:59 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Mike Carubia
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 932897
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JE: Happy Days Are Here Again - Milton Ager / Arr. Mark Taylor

JE: Happy Days Are Here Again Milton Ager / Arr. Mark Taylor

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Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Milton Ager
Arranger: Mark Taylor
Article Nr: 932811
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JE: I Can't Get Started - Vernon Duke / Arr. Dave Wolpe

JE: I Can't Get Started Vernon Duke / Arr. Dave Wolpe

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) Series: Dave Wolpe's Classics for Jazz Ensemble [EN]This is a very versatile arrangement of a truly classic song. It can be performed as a vocal with band accompaniment, or as a band feature all by itself. The vocal is in a singable range and is effective as ...
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Duration: 5:00 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Vernon Duke
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
Article Nr: 932972
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JE: I Cried For You - G.L. Lyman / Arr. Dave Wolpe

JE: I Cried For You G.L. Lyman / Arr. Dave Wolpe

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Difficulty: -
Composer: G.L. Lyman
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
Article Nr: 932978
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JE: I Got Rhythm - George Gershwin / Arr. Dave Wolpe

JE: I Got Rhythm George Gershwin / Arr. Dave Wolpe

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Duration: 2:33 min
Difficulty: -
Composer: George Gershwin
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
Article Nr: 60321
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JE: I've Got the World on a String -Vocal Feature - Harold Arlen / Arr. Dave Wolpe

JE: I've Got the World on a String -Vocal Feature Harold Arlen / Arr. Dave Wolpe

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) [EN]One of the all-time classics just made for singers the world over. The arrangement has a great jazz feeling and highlights the singer in true Wolpe fashion. Substitute a tenor sax soloist for the vocalist, if desired. Key of B-Flat. [DE]Einer der Klassiker a ...
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Duration: --:-- min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Harold Arlen
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
Article Nr: 932912
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JE: It's Only a Paper Moon - Harold Arlen / Arr. Frank Comstock

JE: It's Only a Paper Moon Harold Arlen / Arr. Frank Comstock

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) [EN]Looking for a light-hearted jazz tune for your next concert? This may be the one. It has all the ingredients of jazz, yet the melody is light, airy, and easy. You'll like Frank Comstock's approach to this standard. Pure gold! [DE]Sie suchen einen heiteren ...
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Duration: 3:00 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Harold Arlen
Arranger: Frank Comstock
Article Nr: 932896
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JE: Love For Sale - Cole Albert Porter / Arr. Alan Baylock

JE: Love For Sale Cole Albert Porter / Arr. Alan Baylock

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Duration: 4:31 min
Difficulty: -
Composer: Cole Albert Porter
Arranger: Alan Baylock
Article Nr: 60319
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JE: Lulu's Back in Town - Harry Warren / Arr. Carl Strommen

JE: Lulu's Back in Town Harry Warren / Arr. Carl Strommen

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) Series: Super Standards for Jazz Ensemble [EN]Combine an up tempo, a harmon-muted solo trumpeter, and a bright and cheery arrangement and you'll have a winner! That's this one! A great feature with a standard song not heard enough. This sparkles! [DE]Kombini ...
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Duration: 3:00 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Harry Warren
Arranger: Carl Strommen
Article Nr: 932960
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JE: Mack the Knife (from The Threepenny Opera) - Kurt Weill / Arr. Jack Cooper

JE: Mack the Knife (from The Threepenny Opera) Kurt Weill / Arr. Jack Cooper

Mackie Messer (Die Dreigroschenoper) [EN]This song needs no introduction as it has been featured by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darien and others. This arrangement goes along its happy way in a moderately easy manner. It almost plays itself! [DE]Dieses Lied muss nicht vorgestellt werden, da es bereits von Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darien und anderen ge ...
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Duration: 3:00 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Kurt Weill
Arranger: Jack Cooper
Article Nr: 932895
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