Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Technic Book Complete 2 & 3: Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Technic Book Complete 2 & 3: Piano Book
For the Later Beginner
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: 2 & 3
Item: 00-6241
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The Technic Books provide reading and rhythm drills and exercises perfectly paced with each Lesson Book in "Alfred's Basic Piano Library" to improve musicianship and develop coordination of the hands.
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Dr. Willard Palmer stands as an internationally celebrated musician, educator, and scholar who shaped music instruction through nearly 800 published compositions and instructional works. His output spans accordion and piano methods, guitar instruction books, solo pieces, and choral compositions, many translated into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish. For many years, he also served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas.
Palmer's musical gifts emerged early. He performed piano on radio broadcasts at age 13 and studied both piano and accordion under Mae Vardeman, whose mentoring in improvisation and technique proved foundational to his career. During college years at Whitworth College and Millsaps College in Mississippi, he continued performing on radio 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.
At the University of Houston, Palmer taught accordion courses for 18 years, establishing the first successful college-level accordion program. His scholarly expertise in Baroque music and ornamentation became internationally recognized, forming the basis for the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks publication series. These contributions earned him a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Palmer held memberships in the American Federation of Musicians, American Accordionists' Association, and American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, and served as director of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute.
Palmer's musical gifts emerged early. He performed piano on radio broadcasts at age 13 and studied both piano and accordion under Mae Vardeman, whose mentoring in improvisation and technique proved foundational to his career. During college years at Whitworth College and Millsaps College in Mississippi, he continued performing on radio 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.
At the University of Houston, Palmer taught accordion courses for 18 years, establishing the first successful college-level accordion program. His scholarly expertise in Baroque music and ornamentation became internationally recognized, forming the basis for the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks publication series. These contributions earned him a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Palmer held memberships in the American Federation of Musicians, American Accordionists' Association, and 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. from 1952 to 2016, guiding the company through decades of transformation and growth. He joined the firm in the late 1940s after earning a business degree from City College of New York, eventually taking over leadership when his father Sam retired. A skilled clarinetist and pianist, Manus brought both business acumen and musical understanding to his role.
Under Manus's direction in the 1950s, Alfred Music shifted from a popular sheet music publisher to a comprehensive music education company. He commissioned the development of instructional series for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder that would establish the company's reputation as a leader in music education materials. The company's expansion reflected this new vision, with the main office relocating to Los Angeles in 1975 and a distribution center opening in upstate New York.
Manus's sons Ron and Steve joined the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively, continuing his legacy of innovation and expansion. Together they extended Alfred Music's reach internationally through offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK, while maintaining focus on developing world-class instructional methods. The 2005 acquisition of Warner Bros. Publications, including EMI Catalogue Partnership rights, marked another significant milestone in the company's history.
Under Manus's direction in the 1950s, Alfred Music shifted from a popular sheet music publisher to a comprehensive music education company. He commissioned the development of instructional series for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder that would establish the company's reputation as a leader in music education materials. The company's expansion reflected this new vision, with the main office relocating to Los Angeles in 1975 and a distribution center opening in upstate New York.
Manus's sons Ron and Steve joined the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively, continuing his legacy of innovation and expansion. Together they extended Alfred Music's reach internationally through offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK, while maintaining focus on developing world-class instructional methods. The 2005 acquisition of Warner Bros. Publications, including EMI Catalogue Partnership rights, marked another significant milestone in the company's history.
Dr. Amanda Vick Lethco is best known as co-author of Alfred's Basic Piano Library, the internationally celebrated piano method created with Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus. She earned her Bachelor of Music degrees in Piano Performance and Music Education from Northwestern University, along with a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the same institution. Her advanced studies took her to prestigious programs, where she worked with renowned pedagogues including 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, shaping the next generation of music educators. Beyond her academic role, she maintained an active performance career, presenting recitals across the United States and establishing a private teaching practice in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Her contributions to music education extended internationally through workshops and clinician positions at conventions throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
In recognition of her distinguished career, Dr. Lethco received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She also co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer and earned listings 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, shaping the next generation of music educators. Beyond her academic role, she maintained an active performance career, presenting recitals across the United States and establishing a private teaching practice in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Her contributions to music education extended internationally through workshops and clinician positions at conventions throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
In recognition of her distinguished career, Dr. Lethco received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She also co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer and earned listings in both the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.