Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Merry Christmas! Complete Book 1 (1A/1B): Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Merry Christmas! Complete Book 1 (1A/1B): Piano Book
For the Later Beginner
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: 1A & 1B
Item: 00-3077
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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: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Christmas Day * The Coventry Carol * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Jingle Bells * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Silent Night * The Snow Lay on the Ground * The Twelve Days of Christmas * Up on the Housetop * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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About the Authors
Dr. Willard Palmer stands as an internationally recognized musician, educator, and scholar who shaped music instruction through his prolific output. Over his career, he composed and published 789 works spanning accordion methods, piano instruction books, guitar methods, Hammond Chord Organ materials, solo pieces, and choral compositions. His publications reached audiences across the globe, with translations in German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish.
Palmer's musical foundation began remarkably early. At age 13, he performed piano on radio broadcasts, having studied under Mae Vardeman, whose instruction in proper technique enabled his natural improvisational gifts to flourish. He continued performing accordion and piano during his college years at Whitworth College and Millsaps College, appearing on radio programs and in campus ensembles. Following his bachelor's degree from Millsaps, he earned a two-year scholarship to study at the Conservatory of Leipzig in Germany, then completed post-graduate work at the University of Houston.
Palmer's scholarly contributions became increasingly significant in his later years, particularly his research into Baroque music ornamentation, which established him as a worldwide authority in the field. His expertise formed the foundation for the highly acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. He served 18 years on the University of Houston faculty, teaching the first successful college-level accordion courses. His achievements earned him a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Additionally, Palmer directed the Riemenschneider Bach Institute, served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston for many years, and held membership in the American Federation of Musicians, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Palmer's musical foundation began remarkably early. At age 13, he performed piano on radio broadcasts, having studied under Mae Vardeman, whose instruction in proper technique enabled his natural improvisational gifts to flourish. He continued performing accordion and piano during his college years at Whitworth College and Millsaps College, appearing on radio programs and in campus ensembles. Following his bachelor's degree from Millsaps, he earned a two-year scholarship to study at the Conservatory of Leipzig in Germany, then completed post-graduate work at the University of Houston.
Palmer's scholarly contributions became increasingly significant in his later years, particularly his research into Baroque music ornamentation, which established him as a worldwide authority in the field. His expertise formed the foundation for the highly acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. He served 18 years on the University of Houston faculty, teaching the first successful college-level accordion courses. His achievements earned him a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Additionally, Palmer directed the Riemenschneider Bach Institute, served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston for many years, and held membership in the American Federation of Musicians, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Morton Manus served as president of Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. for over six decades, from 1952 to 2016. The company itself traces its roots back to 1922, when his father Sam, a violinist and silent film music importer, established Manus Music in New York City's Tin Pan Alley. In 1930, Sam merged his company with Alfred & Company, founded by Alfred Haase, creating the unified Alfred Music brand that persists today. Morty joined the family business in the late 1940s after earning his business degree from City College of New York and would meet his future wife Iris at the company.
Under Morty's leadership, Alfred Music transformed from a popular sheet music publisher into a comprehensive music education powerhouse. Beginning in the 1950s, he developed an influential instructional series for accordion, followed by educational materials for guitar, piano, and recorder. A skilled clarinetist and pianist himself, Morty recognized the market demand for quality instructional resources and positioned the company as an educational leader. The company's expansion required a major restructuring in 1975, when headquarters relocated to Los Angeles and a distribution center opened in upstate New York.
Morty's sons continued the family legacy when Ron joined in 1988 and Steve in 1992. Together they expanded Alfred Music's global reach by opening international offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK. A significant milestone came in 2005 with the acquisition of Warner Bros. Publications, which brought the EMI Catalogue Partnership into the Alfred Music portfolio and established a long-term relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Under Morty's leadership, Alfred Music transformed from a popular sheet music publisher into a comprehensive music education powerhouse. Beginning in the 1950s, he developed an influential instructional series for accordion, followed by educational materials for guitar, piano, and recorder. A skilled clarinetist and pianist himself, Morty recognized the market demand for quality instructional resources and positioned the company as an educational leader. The company's expansion required a major restructuring in 1975, when headquarters relocated to Los Angeles and a distribution center opened in upstate New York.
Morty's sons continued the family legacy when Ron joined in 1988 and Steve in 1992. Together they expanded Alfred Music's global reach by opening international offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK. A significant milestone came in 2005 with the acquisition of Warner Bros. Publications, which brought the EMI Catalogue Partnership into the Alfred Music portfolio and established a long-term relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Dr. Amanda Vick Lethco is Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Texas at Austin and co-creator of Alfred's Basic Piano Library, one of the world's most respected piano methods, developed alongside Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus.
Her educational background includes degrees from Northwestern University (Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, and Master of Music in Piano Performance) as well as advanced study with renowned teachers including James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, and Douglas Moore at Columbia University. Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi, honored her with an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree. Beyond her seminal work on Alfred's Basic Piano Library, she also co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Palmer.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco has maintained an active presence as both performer and educator. She gave recitals across the United States and served as clinician at numerous conventions while conducting workshops internationally in Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Her private teaching practice spanned multiple cities including New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. She is recognized in both the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Her educational background includes degrees from Northwestern University (Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, and Master of Music in Piano Performance) as well as advanced study with renowned teachers including James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, and Douglas Moore at Columbia University. Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi, honored her with an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree. Beyond her seminal work on Alfred's Basic Piano Library, she also co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Palmer.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco has maintained an active presence as both performer and educator. She gave recitals across the United States and served as clinician at numerous conventions while conducting workshops internationally in Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Her private teaching practice spanned multiple cities including New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. She is recognized in both the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.