Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Ear Training Book Complete 1 (1A/1B): Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Ear Training Book Complete 1 (1A/1B): Piano Book
For the Later Beginner
By Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. Lancaster
Level: 1A & 1B
Item: 00-3135
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The Ear Training Books reinforce each concept presented in the Lesson Books and specifically focus on the training and development of the ear. Rhythmic, melodic and intervallic concepts are drilled throughout each book and each page is designed to be completed using approximately five minutes of the lesson time.
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About the Authors
Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk is a piano instructor and pedagogy specialist at California State University, Northridge, where she teaches class piano, individual piano, and piano pedagogy courses. She earned her bachelor's degree in piano performance from Ohio University in 1977, her master's degree in piano performance and pedagogy from Northwestern University in 1979, and her doctorate in piano pedagogy from Teachers College at Columbia University in 1989.
Throughout her career, Dr. Kowalchyk has held teaching positions at several universities, including Eastern Illinois University where she coordinated the class piano program and directed the piano preparatory program, as well as Oklahoma Baptist University and the University of Oklahoma. She spent four summers teaching class piano and piano ensemble at the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan from 1979 to 1982. A sought-after clinician and adjudicator, she has presented at numerous national conferences including those hosted by the Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Conference, National Group Piano Symposium, and World Piano Pedagogy Conference.
In collaboration with her husband, Dr. E. L. Lancaster, Dr. Kowalchyk has authored over 300 educational piano publications, most notably Alfred's Premier Piano Course and Music for Little Mozarts. She and her husband maintained an independent piano studio in Norman, Oklahoma from 1981 to 1996, teaching students across all age levels. Currently based in the Los Angeles area, she continues her work as a clinician for Alfred Music.
Throughout her career, Dr. Kowalchyk has held teaching positions at several universities, including Eastern Illinois University where she coordinated the class piano program and directed the piano preparatory program, as well as Oklahoma Baptist University and the University of Oklahoma. She spent four summers teaching class piano and piano ensemble at the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan from 1979 to 1982. A sought-after clinician and adjudicator, she has presented at numerous national conferences including those hosted by the Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Conference, National Group Piano Symposium, and World Piano Pedagogy Conference.
In collaboration with her husband, Dr. E. L. Lancaster, Dr. Kowalchyk has authored over 300 educational piano publications, most notably Alfred's Premier Piano Course and Music for Little Mozarts. She and her husband maintained an independent piano studio in Norman, Oklahoma from 1981 to 1996, teaching students across all age levels. Currently based in the Los Angeles area, she continues her work as a clinician for Alfred Music.
Dr. E. L. Lancaster served as Executive Editor for Piano at Alfred Music and currently teaches adjunct piano faculty at California State University, Northridge. He earned degrees from Murray State University and the University of Illinois, culminating in a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.
During his 19 years at the University of Oklahoma (1979 to 1998), Dr. Lancaster was Professor of Music where he established the master's and doctoral programs in piano pedagogy in 1980. He mentored over 50 doctoral candidates in this specialty and directed the Piano Pedagogy Laboratory Program, which integrated group and private instruction for pre-college students. Concurrently, he and his wife Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk operated a thriving independent piano studio in Norman, Oklahoma from 1981 to 1996. His teaching excellence earned him the Regents Award for Superior Teaching (1984), an Associated Distinguished Lectureship (1987), the Provost's Outstanding Academic Advising Award (1996), and the Outstanding Faculty Award in the College of Fine Arts (1996). He also received a David Ross Boyd Professorship in 1991, recognizing his outstanding work in teaching, counseling, and student mentorship.
Dr. Lancaster has held significant leadership roles within the music education community, including National Chairman of Group Piano and National Chairman of Student Chapters for MTNA, as well as 2020 National Conference Chair for the same organization. He has contributed to the National Conference on Piano Pedagogy in various capacities, including Chair of the Administration/Pedagogy Liaison Committee. In recognition of his professional contributions, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia honored him as a Signature Sinfonian in 2013, and Murray State University presented him with the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2014.
During his 19 years at the University of Oklahoma (1979 to 1998), Dr. Lancaster was Professor of Music where he established the master's and doctoral programs in piano pedagogy in 1980. He mentored over 50 doctoral candidates in this specialty and directed the Piano Pedagogy Laboratory Program, which integrated group and private instruction for pre-college students. Concurrently, he and his wife Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk operated a thriving independent piano studio in Norman, Oklahoma from 1981 to 1996. His teaching excellence earned him the Regents Award for Superior Teaching (1984), an Associated Distinguished Lectureship (1987), the Provost's Outstanding Academic Advising Award (1996), and the Outstanding Faculty Award in the College of Fine Arts (1996). He also received a David Ross Boyd Professorship in 1991, recognizing his outstanding work in teaching, counseling, and student mentorship.
Dr. Lancaster has held significant leadership roles within the music education community, including National Chairman of Group Piano and National Chairman of Student Chapters for MTNA, as well as 2020 National Conference Chair for the same organization. He has contributed to the National Conference on Piano Pedagogy in various capacities, including Chair of the Administration/Pedagogy Liaison Committee. In recognition of his professional contributions, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia honored him as a Signature Sinfonian in 2013, and Murray State University presented him with the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2014.