Alfred's Basic All-in-One Course Universal Edition, Book 3: Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic All-in-One Course Universal Edition, Book 3: Piano Book
Lesson * Theory * Solo
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: 3
Item: 00-14506
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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 a renowned musician, scholar, and educator whose contributions span multiple instruments and genres. A child prodigy who performed piano on radio at age 13, he built his musical foundation under the instruction of Mae Vardeman, studying both piano and accordion. His early professional years included radio performances and ensemble work while attending Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi and Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.
Palmer's prolific output includes 789 published compositions across accordion methods, piano methods, Hammond Chord Organ instruction, guitar methods, solo pieces, and choral works, many translated into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish. Following his Bachelor's degree from Millsaps, he earned a two-year scholarship to study at the Conservatory of Leipzig in Germany. At the University of Houston, where he served on the music faculty for 18 years, he created and taught the first successful college-level accordion courses. His meticulous research into Baroque music ornamentation established him as a worldwide authority in the field and formed the foundation for the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks publication series.
Palmer's scholarly achievements earned him recognition through a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Beyond his academic work, he directed the Riemenschneider Bach Institute and served as choir director of Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas for many years. His professional affiliations included memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Palmer's prolific output includes 789 published compositions across accordion methods, piano methods, Hammond Chord Organ instruction, guitar methods, solo pieces, and choral works, many translated into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish. Following his Bachelor's degree from Millsaps, he earned a two-year scholarship to study at the Conservatory of Leipzig in Germany. At the University of Houston, where he served on the music faculty for 18 years, he created and taught the first successful college-level accordion courses. His meticulous research into Baroque music ornamentation established him as a worldwide authority in the field and formed the foundation for the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks publication series.
Palmer's scholarly achievements earned him recognition through a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Beyond his academic work, he directed the Riemenschneider Bach Institute and served as choir director of Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas for many years. His professional affiliations included memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Morton Manus served as president of Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. 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. Morton joined the family business in the late 1940s after earning his business degree from City College of New York.
Under Morton's leadership, Alfred Music transformed from a popular sheet music publisher into a comprehensive music education company. Beginning in the 1950s, he spearheaded the creation of instructional methods for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder, leveraging his own skills as a clarinetist and pianist. This strategic shift positioned Alfred Music as a leader in educational materials. The company's growth over subsequent decades prompted a relocation of the main office to Los Angeles in 1975, with the distribution center moving to upstate New York.
Morton's sons continued the family legacy by joining the company. Ron arrived in 1988 and Steve in 1992. Together, they expanded Alfred Music's global reach by opening international offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom while maintaining focus on developing instructional methods and performance music. A significant milestone came in 2005 when Alfred Music acquired Warner Bros. Publications, gaining rights to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and establishing a lasting relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Under Morton's leadership, Alfred Music transformed from a popular sheet music publisher into a comprehensive music education company. Beginning in the 1950s, he spearheaded the creation of instructional methods for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder, leveraging his own skills as a clarinetist and pianist. This strategic shift positioned Alfred Music as a leader in educational materials. The company's growth over subsequent decades prompted a relocation of the main office to Los Angeles in 1975, with the distribution center moving to upstate New York.
Morton's sons continued the family legacy by joining the company. Ron arrived in 1988 and Steve in 1992. Together, they expanded Alfred Music's global reach by opening international offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom while maintaining focus on developing instructional methods and performance music. A significant milestone came in 2005 when Alfred Music acquired Warner Bros. Publications, gaining rights to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and establishing a lasting relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Dr. Amanda Vick Lethco is a pianist and pedagogy expert best known for co-authoring Alfred's Basic Piano Library, one of the world's most widely used piano methods, alongside Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus. She earned degrees from Northwestern University in piano performance and music education, plus a master's degree in piano performance, and received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Her musical training came from leading figures in the field, including James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, and Douglas Moore at Columbia University. As Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Lethco made significant contributions to music education and performance.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco conducted piano workshops and clinics across North America, Europe, and Asia, including appearances in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. She maintained a private teaching practice in major cities including New York, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, while also performing recitals nationally. Her additional co-authored work, Creating Music at the Piano, further shaped piano instruction. Recognition of her influence appears in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Her musical training came from leading figures in the field, including James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, and Douglas Moore at Columbia University. As Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Lethco made significant contributions to music education and performance.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco conducted piano workshops and clinics across North America, Europe, and Asia, including appearances in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. She maintained a private teaching practice in major cities including New York, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, while also performing recitals nationally. Her additional co-authored work, Creating Music at the Piano, further shaped piano instruction. Recognition of her influence appears in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.