Alfred's Basic All-in-One Sacred Course, Book 3: Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic All-in-One Sacred Course, Book 3: Piano Book
Lesson * Theory * Solo
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco, lyrics by Jean Horn
Level: 3
Item: 00-14560
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Designed for the Christian student, this course incorporates the appealing music and activities from Alfred's All-in-One Course with lyrics and illustrations that reflect spiritual and inspirational themes. Students will be exposed to Christian values and principles as well as Biblical lessons while learning basic musicianship skills.
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Dr. Willard Palmer stands as an internationally recognized musician, educator, and scholar whose prolific output shaped music pedagogy across multiple instruments. A child prodigy who performed piano on radio at age 13, he built his musical foundation under the mentorship of Mae Vardeman, a pianist who instilled in him both technical mastery and improvisational skill. His early years included studies at Whitworth College and Millsaps College, where he performed regularly on radio broadcasts and in various ensembles.
Palmer's compositional and pedagogical legacy encompasses 789 published works spanning accordion and piano methods, guitar instruction materials, Hammond Chord Organ instruction, solo pieces, and choral compositions. Many of these works have been translated into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish, extending his influence globally. His scholarly expertise in Baroque music ornamentation earned him international recognition and formed the foundation for the celebrated Alfred Masterworks publication series. He received a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983 in recognition of these contributions.
Palmer served on the music faculty at the University of Houston for 18 years, pioneering the first successful college-level accordion courses. He directed the Riemenschneider Bach Institute and held memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Additionally, he spent many years as choir director of Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas.
Palmer's compositional and pedagogical legacy encompasses 789 published works spanning accordion and piano methods, guitar instruction materials, Hammond Chord Organ instruction, solo pieces, and choral compositions. Many of these works have been translated into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish, extending his influence globally. His scholarly expertise in Baroque music ornamentation earned him international recognition and formed the foundation for the celebrated Alfred Masterworks publication series. He received a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983 in recognition of these contributions.
Palmer served on the music faculty at the University of Houston for 18 years, pioneering the first successful college-level accordion courses. He directed the Riemenschneider Bach Institute and held memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Additionally, he spent many years as choir director of Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas.
Morton Manus led Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. as president from 1952 to 2016. His father, Sam Manus, originally founded the company in 1922 as Manus Music in New York City's Tin Pan Alley before acquiring and merging with Alfred & Company in 1930. Morton joined the firm in the late 1940s following his graduation from City College of New York with a business degree.
Under Morton's leadership, Alfred Music transformed from a popular sheet music publisher into a comprehensive music education powerhouse. Throughout the 1950s, he spearheaded the creation of innovative instructional series, beginning with accordion and expanding to guitar, piano, and recorder methods. This strategic shift positioned Alfred Music as a leader in music education materials. The company's expansion necessitated a major relocation in 1975, with headquarters moving to Los Angeles and distribution operations establishing in upstate New York.
Morton's vision extended internationally, particularly after his sons Ron and Steve joined the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together, they established Alfred Music offices across Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. A significant milestone came in 2005 when the company acquired Warner Bros. Publications, gaining access to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and forging a long-term relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Under Morton's leadership, Alfred Music transformed from a popular sheet music publisher into a comprehensive music education powerhouse. Throughout the 1950s, he spearheaded the creation of innovative instructional series, beginning with accordion and expanding to guitar, piano, and recorder methods. This strategic shift positioned Alfred Music as a leader in music education materials. The company's expansion necessitated a major relocation in 1975, with headquarters moving to Los Angeles and distribution operations establishing in upstate New York.
Morton's vision extended internationally, particularly after his sons Ron and Steve joined the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together, they established Alfred Music offices across Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. A significant milestone came in 2005 when the company acquired Warner Bros. Publications, gaining access to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and forging a long-term relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Dr. Amanda Vick Lethco is best known as co-author of Alfred's Basic Piano Library, the internationally acclaimed piano method developed alongside Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance and Bachelor of Music Education from Northwestern University, followed by a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the same institution. Her advanced studies included work with distinguished teachers James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, Douglas Moore at Columbia University, and Ruth Barr in Houston.
At the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Lethco served as Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy, establishing herself as a leading figure in music education. She received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi, in recognition of her contributions to the field. Beyond her teaching and authorship, she co-created Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer.
Dr. Lethco's influence extended globally through extensive recital performances across the United States and international workshop presentations. She conducted clinics at conventions throughout America and led workshops in Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Her private teaching career spanned multiple cities including New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Her achievements are recognized in both the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
At the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Lethco served as Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy, establishing herself as a leading figure in music education. She received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi, in recognition of her contributions to the field. Beyond her teaching and authorship, she co-created Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer.
Dr. Lethco's influence extended globally through extensive recital performances across the United States and international workshop presentations. She conducted clinics at conventions throughout America and led workshops in Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Her private teaching career spanned multiple cities including New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Her achievements are recognized in both the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.