Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Merry Christmas! Book 1A: Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Merry Christmas! Book 1A: Piano Book
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: 1A
Item: 00-2210
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Carefully graded carols are placed in order of difficulty within each book. Every carol has a duet part for the teacher or parent. May be used with any method. Titles: Away in a Manger * Christmas Day * The Coventry Carol * Good King Wenceslas * Joy to the World * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Silent Night * The Snow Lay on the Ground * Up on the Housetop * We Three Kings of Orient Are.
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About the Authors
Dr. Willard Palmer stands as an internationally acclaimed musician, scholar, and educator who has profoundly shaped music instruction through his prolific output. Over his career, he composed and published 789 works spanning accordion methods, piano methods, Hammond Chord Organ instruction, guitar methods, numerous solo pieces, and choral compositions. Many of these publications have been translated into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish, extending his influence across the globe.
Palmer's scholarly expertise centered on Classical and Baroque music, particularly ornamentation techniques, establishing him as a recognized authority in this specialized field. His research formed the foundation for the highly acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. He earned a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983 in recognition of his contributions to musicological research. Additionally, Palmer taught the first successful college-level accordion courses at the University of Houston for 18 years and served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas.
A musical prodigy who performed piano on radio at age 13, Palmer studied under piano instructor Mae Vardeman, whose guidance in technique fundamentals enabled him to develop strong improvisation skills. His college years at Whitworth College and Millsaps College included continued radio performances and ensemble work. He later studied at the Conservatory of Leipzig, Germany on a two-year scholarship and completed post-graduate work at the University of Houston. Palmer held memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, and served as director of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute.
Palmer's scholarly expertise centered on Classical and Baroque music, particularly ornamentation techniques, establishing him as a recognized authority in this specialized field. His research formed the foundation for the highly acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. He earned a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983 in recognition of his contributions to musicological research. Additionally, Palmer taught the first successful college-level accordion courses at the University of Houston for 18 years and served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas.
A musical prodigy who performed piano on radio at age 13, Palmer studied under piano instructor Mae Vardeman, whose guidance in technique fundamentals enabled him to develop strong improvisation skills. His college years at Whitworth College and Millsaps College included continued radio performances and ensemble work. He later studied at the Conservatory of Leipzig, Germany on a two-year scholarship and completed post-graduate work at the University of Houston. Palmer held memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, and served as director of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute.
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. The family business merged with Alfred & Company in 1930, creating the foundation for what would become a major force in music publishing and education. Manus held a business degree from City College of New York.
Under Manus's leadership, Alfred Music transformed from a popular sheet music publisher into an educational powerhouse. As a clarinetist and pianist himself, he championed the creation of instructional series beginning with accordion methods, followed by comprehensive programs for guitar, piano, and recorder. This vision positioned Alfred Music as a leader in music education rather than merely a retail sheet music company. The company's success led to significant expansion, prompting a 1975 relocation of headquarters to Los Angeles and establishment of a separate distribution center in upstate New York.
Manus brought his sons into the business as the company continued to grow. Ron joined in 1988 and Steve in 1992, both contributing to Alfred Music's international expansion with offices established in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK. The company's reach expanded further through major acquisitions, including the purchase of Warner Bros. Publications in 2005, which brought the EMI Catalogue Partnership and a strategic relationship with Warner/Chappell Music into the Alfred Music portfolio.
Under Manus's leadership, Alfred Music transformed from a popular sheet music publisher into an educational powerhouse. As a clarinetist and pianist himself, he championed the creation of instructional series beginning with accordion methods, followed by comprehensive programs for guitar, piano, and recorder. This vision positioned Alfred Music as a leader in music education rather than merely a retail sheet music company. The company's success led to significant expansion, prompting a 1975 relocation of headquarters to Los Angeles and establishment of a separate distribution center in upstate New York.
Manus brought his sons into the business as the company continued to grow. Ron joined in 1988 and Steve in 1992, both contributing to Alfred Music's international expansion with offices established in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK. The company's reach expanded further through major acquisitions, including the purchase of Warner Bros. Publications in 2005, which brought the EMI Catalogue Partnership and a strategic relationship with Warner/Chappell Music into the Alfred Music portfolio.
Dr. Amanda Vick Lethco co-created Alfred's Basic Piano Library, one of the world's most recognized piano methods, alongside Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus. She earned her Bachelor of Music 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 training included study with renowned pedagogues 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, shaping generations of music educators. Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi honored her with a Doctor of Humanities degree. She has been recognized in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Beyond her authorship work with Dr. Palmer on Creating Music at the Piano, Dr. Lethco maintained an active performance and teaching career. She gave recitals throughout the United States and taught private students in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Her clinician work and workshops extended internationally across Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
At the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Lethco served as Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy, shaping generations of music educators. Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi honored her with a Doctor of Humanities degree. She has been recognized in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Beyond her authorship work with Dr. Palmer on Creating Music at the Piano, Dr. Lethco maintained an active performance and teaching career. She gave recitals throughout the United States and taught private students in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Her clinician work and workshops extended internationally across Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia.