Alfred's Basic All-in-One Course Universal Edition, Book 2: Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic All-in-One Course Universal Edition, Book 2: Piano Book
Lesson * Theory * Solo
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: 2
Item: 00-14505
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The Universal Edition is designed for all English-speaking countries outside of the United States, including Canada, the U. K., and Australia. This edition uses the British system of terminology for rhythmic values such as "crotchet" for quarter note.
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Dr. Willard Palmer stands as an internationally recognized musician, scholar, and educator whose influence spans multiple instruments and musical traditions. A child prodigy who performed piano on radio at age 13, he built his career on a foundation of piano and accordion study under mentors like Mae Vardeman, who cultivated his improvisational gifts through rigorous technique training.
Palmer's prolific output includes 789 published compositions ranging from accordion and piano methods to Hammond Chord Organ instruction, guitar pedagogy, solo pieces, and choral works. His publications reached global audiences in German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish translations. His scholarly expertise in Baroque music ornamentation earned him worldwide recognition and became the foundation for the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. In 1971 and 1983, he received Doctor of Humanities and Doctor of Music degrees respectively, acknowledging his significant contributions to musicological research.
Throughout his career, Palmer combined teaching with creative work. He spent 18 years as a University of Houston faculty member, establishing the institution's first successful college-level accordion courses. As choir director of Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas, he served the community for many years. Palmer held memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He also directed the Riemenschneider Bach Institute.
Palmer's prolific output includes 789 published compositions ranging from accordion and piano methods to Hammond Chord Organ instruction, guitar pedagogy, solo pieces, and choral works. His publications reached global audiences in German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish translations. His scholarly expertise in Baroque music ornamentation earned him worldwide recognition and became the foundation for the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. In 1971 and 1983, he received Doctor of Humanities and Doctor of Music degrees respectively, acknowledging his significant contributions to musicological research.
Throughout his career, Palmer combined teaching with creative work. He spent 18 years as a University of Houston faculty member, establishing the institution's first successful college-level accordion courses. As choir director of Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas, he served the community for many years. Palmer held memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He also directed the Riemenschneider Bach Institute.
Morton Manus served as president of Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. for over six decades, from 1952 to 2016. He inherited the company from his father Sam, who founded Manus Music in 1922 during New York's Tin Pan Alley era and later merged it with Alfred & Company to create Alfred Music. A clarinetist and pianist himself, Morton brought a business degree from City College of New York to the role and met his wife Iris at the company.
Under Morton's leadership, Alfred Music transformed from a popular sheet music publisher into a comprehensive music education provider. In the 1950s, he spearheaded the development of instructional series for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder that set new quality standards in the field. The company's expansion was remarkable; by the 1970s it had outgrown its New York base and relocated its main office to Los Angeles while establishing a distribution center in upstate New York.
Morton's sons Ron and Steve continued the family legacy by joining the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together they broadened Alfred Music's international reach by opening offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK while maintaining focus on world-class instructional methods and performance music. In 2005, the company acquired Warner Bros. Publications, securing rights to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and establishing a significant relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Under Morton's leadership, Alfred Music transformed from a popular sheet music publisher into a comprehensive music education provider. In the 1950s, he spearheaded the development of instructional series for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder that set new quality standards in the field. The company's expansion was remarkable; by the 1970s it had outgrown its New York base and relocated its main office to Los Angeles while establishing a distribution center in upstate New York.
Morton's sons Ron and Steve continued the family legacy by joining the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together they broadened Alfred Music's international reach by opening offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK while maintaining focus on world-class instructional methods and performance music. In 2005, the company acquired Warner Bros. Publications, securing rights to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and establishing a significant relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Amanda Vick Lethco, piano pedagogy professor emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin, is best known for co-authoring Alfred's Basic Piano Library with Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus. This world-renowned method has become a cornerstone of piano education. Her formal training brought together distinguished teachers across several prestigious institutions, including Juilliard, where she studied with James Friskin, and the Chicago Musical College under Rudolph Ganz.
Lethco earned three degrees from Northwestern University: Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, and Master of Music in Piano Performance. She also received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Beyond her co-authorship of Alfred's Basic Piano Library, she collaborated with Dr. Palmer on Creating Music at the Piano.
Throughout her career, Lethco maintained an active performance and teaching schedule, giving recitals across the United States and maintaining private studios in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. She was a sought-after clinician and workshop leader at colleges, universities, and professional conventions throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, including engagements in Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Her contributions to music education earned her listings in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Lethco earned three degrees from Northwestern University: Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, and Master of Music in Piano Performance. She also received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Beyond her co-authorship of Alfred's Basic Piano Library, she collaborated with Dr. Palmer on Creating Music at the Piano.
Throughout her career, Lethco maintained an active performance and teaching schedule, giving recitals across the United States and maintaining private studios in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. She was a sought-after clinician and workshop leader at colleges, universities, and professional conventions throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, including engagements in Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Her contributions to music education earned her listings in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.