Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Hymn Book 2: Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Hymn Book 2: Piano Book
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: 2
Item: 00-2523
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The Hymn Books contain the world's most famous hymns and are perfect for the student who enjoys playing sacred music. Duet parts are included in the first three levels. Titles: Come, Thou Almighty King * Fight the Good Fight * Give Me That Old-Time Religion * He Leadeth Me * Holy, Holy, Holy * I Am Bound for the Promised Land * I Gave My Life for Thee * I Surrender All * Jesus Calls Us * Joy, Joy, Joy * Just a Closer Walk with Thee * Just as I Am * A Mighty Fortress Is Our God * Near the Cross * Now the Day Is Over * Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us.
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Dr. Willard Palmer stands out as a celebrated musician, educator, and scholar who shaped music instruction through prolific composition and innovative teaching. Beginning as a child prodigy who performed piano on radio at age 13, he built his career on mastery of both piano and accordion, foundations laid by his teacher Mae Vardeman. His studies took him from Whitworth College and Millsaps College in Mississippi to the prestigious Conservatory of Leipzig on scholarship, where he deepened his musical expertise.
Palmer's scholarly and compositional output was extraordinary, comprising 789 published works spanning accordion methods, piano methods, Hammond Chord Organ instruction, guitar methods, solo pieces, and choral compositions. His publications reached international audiences through translations into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish. He gained worldwide recognition as a leading authority on Baroque music ornamentation, work that formed the foundation of the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series.
Throughout his career, Palmer served on the music faculty at the University of Houston for 18 years, where he established the first successful college-level accordion courses. He directed the Riemenschneider Bach Institute and served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston for an extended period. His distinguished contributions earned him a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. He maintained active membership in the American Federation of Musicians, American Accordionists' Association, and American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Palmer's scholarly and compositional output was extraordinary, comprising 789 published works spanning accordion methods, piano methods, Hammond Chord Organ instruction, guitar methods, solo pieces, and choral compositions. His publications reached international audiences through translations into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish. He gained worldwide recognition as a leading authority on Baroque music ornamentation, work that formed the foundation of the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series.
Throughout his career, Palmer served on the music faculty at the University of Houston for 18 years, where he established the first successful college-level accordion courses. He directed the Riemenschneider Bach Institute and served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston for an extended period. His distinguished contributions earned him a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. He maintained active membership in the American Federation of Musicians, American Accordionists' Association, and American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Morton Manus served as president of Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. for more than six decades, beginning in the early 1950s. He inherited the company from his father Sam, who had founded Manus Music in 1922 during New York's Tin Pan Alley era and later merged it with Alfred & Company in 1930. Morton held a business degree from City College of New York and brought fresh vision to the family enterprise.
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 for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder, establishing Alfred as a leader in educational products. The company's growth prompted a major relocation of its headquarters to Los Angeles in 1975, with distribution operations moving to upstate New York. In 2005, Alfred Music acquired Warner Bros. Publications, significantly expanding its catalog and market reach.
Morton's sons Ron and Steve continued the family legacy by joining the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together they expanded Alfred Music's global presence through offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom while maintaining focus on developing world-class instructional methods and performance music materials.
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 for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder, establishing Alfred as a leader in educational products. The company's growth prompted a major relocation of its headquarters to Los Angeles in 1975, with distribution operations moving to upstate New York. In 2005, Alfred Music acquired Warner Bros. Publications, significantly expanding its catalog and market reach.
Morton's sons Ron and Steve continued the family legacy by joining the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together they expanded Alfred Music's global presence through offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom while maintaining focus on developing world-class instructional methods and performance music materials.
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. Her studies also included instruction from renowned musicians such as James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, and Douglas Moore at Columbia University.
At the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Lethco served as Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy. Beyond her academic work, she maintained an active performance career, giving recitals across the United States and working as a clinician at national conventions. She received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi, in recognition of her contributions to music education.
Dr. Lethco's influence extended internationally through teaching and workshops on five continents, including visits to Japan, Korea, Australia, Canada, and numerous European nations. She co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer and maintained a private teaching practice in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston throughout her career. Her achievements are documented in 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. Beyond her academic work, she maintained an active performance career, giving recitals across the United States and working as a clinician at national conventions. She received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi, in recognition of her contributions to music education.
Dr. Lethco's influence extended internationally through teaching and workshops on five continents, including visits to Japan, Korea, Australia, Canada, and numerous European nations. She co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer and maintained a private teaching practice in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston throughout her career. Her achievements are documented in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.