Alfred's Basic All-in-One Course Universal Edition, Book 4: Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic All-in-One Course Universal Edition, Book 4: Piano Book
Lesson * Theory * Solo
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: 4
Item: 00-14517
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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, educator, and scholar who profoundly shaped music pedagogy through his prolific output. Over his career, he composed and arranged 789 published works spanning accordion methods, piano methods, Hammond Chord Organ instruction, guitar methods, numerous solo pieces, and choral compositions. Many of these works have been published in German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish translations.
Palmer's musical foundation was established early when he performed piano on radio at age 13, studying under Mae Vardeman, whose instruction in proper piano technique encouraged his natural gift for improvisation. His college years at Whitworth College and Millsaps College further developed his accordion and piano skills through radio performances and ensemble work. After earning his Bachelor's degree from Millsaps, he pursued advanced study at the Conservatory of Leipzig, Germany, on a two-year scholarship, followed by post-graduate work at the University of Houston.
At the University of Houston, Palmer established the first successful college-level accordion courses, teaching for 18 years while building a distinguished reputation as a Baroque music authority. His meticulous scholarly research on Classical and Baroque ornamentation became the foundation for the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks publication series. Palmer received a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. He served as director of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute and maintained active membership in the American Federation of Musicians, American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He also directed the choir at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston for many years.
Palmer's musical foundation was established early when he performed piano on radio at age 13, studying under Mae Vardeman, whose instruction in proper piano technique encouraged his natural gift for improvisation. His college years at Whitworth College and Millsaps College further developed his accordion and piano skills through radio performances and ensemble work. After earning his Bachelor's degree from Millsaps, he pursued advanced study at the Conservatory of Leipzig, Germany, on a two-year scholarship, followed by post-graduate work at the University of Houston.
At the University of Houston, Palmer established the first successful college-level accordion courses, teaching for 18 years while building a distinguished reputation as a Baroque music authority. His meticulous scholarly research on Classical and Baroque ornamentation became the foundation for the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks publication series. Palmer received a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. He served as director of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute and maintained active membership in the American Federation of Musicians, American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He also directed the choir at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston for many years.
Morton Manus served as president of Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. for over six decades, beginning in the early 1950s. 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 in 1930. A clarinetist and pianist himself, Morton held a 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 powerhouse. He spearheaded the creation of instructional series starting with accordion books in the 1950s, followed by guitar, piano, and recorder methods that became industry standards. The company's expansion drove significant growth, prompting a relocation of headquarters to Los Angeles in 1975 and establishing a distribution center in upstate New York.
Morton's sons Ron and Steve continued the family legacy, joining the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together they broadened Alfred Music's global reach by opening international offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK. In 2005, the company acquired Warner Bros. Publications, gaining rights to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and forging an enduring relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Under Morton's leadership, Alfred Music transformed from a popular sheet music publisher into a comprehensive music education powerhouse. He spearheaded the creation of instructional series starting with accordion books in the 1950s, followed by guitar, piano, and recorder methods that became industry standards. The company's expansion drove significant growth, prompting a relocation of headquarters to Los Angeles in 1975 and establishing a distribution center in upstate New York.
Morton's sons Ron and Steve continued the family legacy, joining the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together they broadened Alfred Music's global reach by opening international offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK. In 2005, the company acquired Warner Bros. Publications, gaining rights to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and forging an enduring relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Dr. Amanda Vick Lethco is best known for co-authoring Alfred's Basic Piano Library, one of the world's most respected piano method books, alongside Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus. A professor emeritus of piano pedagogy at the University of Texas at Austin, she built her career on excellence in both performance and teaching.
Her educational credentials include degrees from Northwestern University (Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, and Master of Music in Piano Performance) as well as an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She studied with distinguished musicians including James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, Douglas Moore at Columbia University, and Ruth Barr in Houston. Beyond Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Dr. Lethco co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco performed recitals across the United States and served as a clinician at numerous national conventions. She conducted workshops on college campuses and internationally in Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Her private teaching extended across New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Dr. Lethco is recognized in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Her educational credentials include degrees from Northwestern University (Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, and Master of Music in Piano Performance) as well as an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She studied with distinguished musicians including James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, Douglas Moore at Columbia University, and Ruth Barr in Houston. Beyond Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Dr. Lethco co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco performed recitals across the United States and served as a clinician at numerous national conventions. She conducted workshops on college campuses and internationally in Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Her private teaching extended across New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Dr. Lethco is recognized in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.