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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: Movin' - Glenn Martin

JE: Movin' Glenn Martin

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) [EN]Looking for an up-tempo swing chart that's not too difficult? This is the one! Tenor sax solos with nice background punches, and the ensemble kicks at all the right places. It has all the spirit needed for great jazz effects. [DE]Suchst du nach einem Up-Temp ...
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Duration: 3:20 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Glenn Martin
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 932975
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JE: My Funny Valentine - Richard Rodgers / Arr. Frank Comstock

JE: My Funny Valentine Richard Rodgers / Arr. Frank Comstock

Here's a melody which is playable all year long, not just in February! This ballad receives special treatment from Frank Comstock, with pretty sounds throughout. Easy to play, it sells itself. Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock)
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Difficulty: 2+
Composer: Richard Rodgers
Arranger: Frank Comstock
Article Nr: 932987
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JE: On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever) - Alan Jay Lerner & Burton Lane / Arr. Dave Wolpe

JE: On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever) Alan Jay Lerner & Burton Lane / Arr. Dave Wolpe

[EN]Here is a real classic, right off the Broadway stage. The energy of this song is timeless. Dave Wolpe exhibits his best writing in this chart -- exciting from beginning to end. And it has all the parts: good ensemble writing, space for solos, great ending. You'll like it all! [DE]Hier ist ein echter Klassiker, direkt von der Broadway-Bühne. Die Energie dieses Songs ist ze ...
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Duration: 5:00 min
Difficulty: 3+
Article Nr: 932875
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JE: Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen / Arr. Brad Morey

JE: Over the Rainbow Harold Arlen / Arr. Brad Morey

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) Series: Premier Jazz Series [EN]Arranged for the Bob Stone Big Band, this classic is dressed with new sounds suitable for the most perceptive of jazz fans. Chicago-based Brad Morey brings his writing skills to high zenith in this moderately easy arrangement. ...
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Duration: 5:00 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Harold Arlen
Arranger: Brad Morey
Article Nr: 932963
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JE: Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen / Arr. Tom Davis

JE: Over the Rainbow Harold Arlen / Arr. Tom Davis

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) Series: Jazz Band Series [EN]This is not your average ballad: this has IMAGINATION! As an extensive feature for tenor sax, it makes a great vehicle for any budding star. This is different, so make sure you find this one. (4:47) [DE]Dies ist keine durchschnit ...
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Duration: 4:47 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Harold Arlen
Arranger: Tom Davis
Article Nr: 932965
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JE: Peg O' My Heart - Fred Fisher / Arr. Dave Wolpe

JE: Peg O' My Heart Fred Fisher / Arr. Dave Wolpe

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Difficulty: 3
Composer: Fred Fisher
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
Article Nr: 932979
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JE: Prelude to a Kiss - Duke Ellington / Arr. Brad Morey

JE: Prelude to a Kiss Duke Ellington / Arr. Brad Morey

One of Duke Ellington's greatest ballads now in a different style -- a jazz waltz! Features flugelhorn (trumpet) in both slow and fast passages. There is great variety and nice ensemble writing throughout. You'll like this one -- it's different! Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock)
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Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Duke Ellington
Arranger: Brad Morey
Article Nr: 932985
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JE: Rock the World - Victor López

JE: Rock the World Victor López

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) [EN]As the title implies, this chart will have your jazz ensemble really rockin' this year. Victor is known for writing fun charts, and this one is no exception. The technical demands of the chart are limited, but the excitement is fully intact. This series is gr ...
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Duration: 2:37 min
Difficulty: 1+
Composer: Victor López
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 932907
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JE: Ruby Baby - Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller / Arr. Mark Taylor

JE: Ruby Baby Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller / Arr. Mark Taylor

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Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 932807
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JE: Shout - OKelly Isley & Ronald Isley & Rudolph Isley / Arr. Peter Blair

JE: Shout OKelly Isley & Ronald Isley & Rudolph Isley / Arr. Peter Blair

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Article Nr: 932913
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JE: Sittin' Pretty - Willie Thomas

JE: Sittin' Pretty Willie Thomas

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) Correlated to the Jazz Anyone.....? Method Series [EN]Check out this real swingin' chart by jazz great Willie Thomas. This is a perfect chart to teach swing style to your young jazz ensemble. Willie has given the chord changes to everyone in the band, so that ...
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Duration: 3:44 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Willie Thomas
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 932968
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JE: Skylark - Hoagy Carmichael / Arr. Frank Comstock

JE: Skylark Hoagy Carmichael / Arr. Frank Comstock

Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock) [EN]This ballad goes back a few years, but Frank Comstock's new arrangement brings us right up to the '90s. As pretty as can be -- that's the way to describe it. Great chart! [DE]Diese Ballade ist schon ein paar Jahre alt, aber Frank Comstocks neues Arrangeme ...
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Duration: 4:30 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Hoagy Carmichael
Arranger: Frank Comstock
Article Nr: 932876
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JE: Something's Gotta Give - Johnny Mercer / Arr. Al Yankee

JE: Something's Gotta Give Johnny Mercer / Arr. Al Yankee

You'll probably remember Steve Allen's rendition of this, or maybe Steve Lawrence's. But Al Yankee has put together a dynamite arrangement of this swinger, bringing it into the '90s for sure. It has all the excitement of good jazz at a moderate level. A nice chart! Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining sto ...
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Difficulty: 3
Composer: Johnny Mercer
Arranger: Al Yankee
Article Nr: 932986
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JE: Sophisticated Lady - Duke Ellington / Arr. Dave Wolpe

JE: Sophisticated Lady Duke Ellington / Arr. Dave Wolpe

A beautiful ballad from the master, Duke Ellington. One of his most famous songs has been scored for jazz ensemble by Dave Wolpe, and the arrangement captures the original intent and sincerity of the melody. You can't miss with this one! Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock)
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Difficulty: 3
Composer: Duke Ellington
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
Article Nr: 932981
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JE: Struttin' On Down - Willie Thomas

JE: Struttin' On Down Willie Thomas

Correlated to the Jazz Anyone...? Method Series [EN]A real 'cool' blues march from the pen of master jazz pedagogue Willie Thomas. All of Willie's charts in the Play and Learn Jazz Ensemble Series have great opportunities for young jazz musicians to play improvised solos. Willie gives you a study guide that includes suggested 'riffs' to play during the solo section. This cha ...
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Duration: 3:26 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Willie Thomas
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 932877
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JE: Sweet Georgia Brown - Bernie & Pinkard & Casey / Arr. Mike Lewis

JE: Sweet Georgia Brown Bernie & Pinkard & Casey / Arr. Mike Lewis

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Duration: 2:00 min
Difficulty: -
Composer: Bernie & Pinkard & Casey
Arranger: Mike Lewis
Article Nr: 60315
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