Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Universal Edition Lesson Book 1B: Piano Book & CD
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Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Universal Edition Lesson Book 1B: Piano Book & CD
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: 1B
Item: 00-6490
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The Universal Edition is designed for all English-speaking countries outside of the United States, including Canada, the U. K., and Australia. This edition uses the British system of terminology for rhythmic values such as "crotchet" for quarter note.
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About the Authors
Dr. Willard Palmer established himself as a globally recognized musician, educator, and scholar who authored 789 published compositions. His prolific catalog spans accordion methods, piano instruction books, guitar methods, Hammond Chord Organ materials, numerous solo pieces, and choral works. Many of these publications have been translated into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish, extending his educational reach across continents.
Palmer's scholarly contributions earned him considerable distinction in musicology. He became an internationally recognized authority on Baroque music ornamentation, work that formed the foundation of the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. His dedication to research and pedagogical excellence resulted in a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Additionally, he served as director of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute.
His musical journey began as a child prodigy; he performed piano on radio broadcasts at age 13 and studied under Mae Vardeman, whose instruction in proper technique enabled his natural gift for improvisation. Palmer attended Whitworth College and Millsaps College, where he remained active in radio performances and campus ensembles. He furthered his studies at the Conservatory of Leipzig on a two-year scholarship. At the University of Houston, where he completed post-graduate work, Palmer taught the first successful college accordion courses for 18 years. He served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston for an extended period and held memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Palmer's scholarly contributions earned him considerable distinction in musicology. He became an internationally recognized authority on Baroque music ornamentation, work that formed the foundation of the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. His dedication to research and pedagogical excellence resulted in a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Additionally, he served as director of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute.
His musical journey began as a child prodigy; he performed piano on radio broadcasts at age 13 and studied under Mae Vardeman, whose instruction in proper technique enabled his natural gift for improvisation. Palmer attended Whitworth College and Millsaps College, where he remained active in radio performances and campus ensembles. He furthered his studies at the Conservatory of Leipzig on a two-year scholarship. At the University of Houston, where he completed post-graduate work, Palmer taught the first successful college accordion courses for 18 years. He served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston for an extended period and held memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, 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 more than six decades, starting in the early 1950s. His father Sam founded the company's predecessor, Manus Music, in 1922 as a Tin Pan Alley publisher of popular sheet music. In 1930, Sam merged his company with Alfred & Company, creating what became Alfred Music. Morty joined the firm in the late 1940s after earning his business degree from City College of New York, and he met his wife Iris there through a colleague.
A musician himself (clarinetist and pianist), Morty transformed Alfred Music during the 1950s by developing educational instructional series for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder. This strategic shift positioned the company as a leader in music education rather than just a sheet music publisher. The company expanded rapidly, eventually outgrowing its New York base. In 1975, the main headquarters relocated to Los Angeles with a distribution center established in upstate New York.
Morty's sons Ron and Steve continued the family legacy, joining the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together they extended Alfred Music's reach globally by opening offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The company also expanded its catalog significantly when it acquired Warner Bros. Publications in 2005, gaining rights to major music properties including the EMI Catalogue Partnership.
A musician himself (clarinetist and pianist), Morty transformed Alfred Music during the 1950s by developing educational instructional series for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder. This strategic shift positioned the company as a leader in music education rather than just a sheet music publisher. The company expanded rapidly, eventually outgrowing its New York base. In 1975, the main headquarters relocated to Los Angeles with a distribution center established in upstate New York.
Morty's sons Ron and Steve continued the family legacy, joining the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together they extended Alfred Music's reach globally by opening offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The company also expanded its catalog significantly when it acquired Warner Bros. Publications in 2005, gaining rights to major music properties including the EMI Catalogue Partnership.
Dr. Amanda Vick Lethco is best known as co-author of Alfred's Basic Piano Library, one of the world's most respected piano methods, which she developed alongside Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus. She served as Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Texas at Austin and brought decades of experience to her work in music education.
Her education was shaped by studying with master musicians at prestigious institutions. She earned degrees from Northwestern University in piano performance and music education, including a Master of Music in Piano Performance. She also studied with renowned pedagogues 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 textbook contributions, Dr. Lethco maintained an active career as a performing and teaching musician. She presented recitals across the United States and served as a clinician at conventions nationwide. Her workshops and conducting activities took her to Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. She also 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. Her prominence in the field is reflected in her listings in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Her education was shaped by studying with master musicians at prestigious institutions. She earned degrees from Northwestern University in piano performance and music education, including a Master of Music in Piano Performance. She also studied with renowned pedagogues 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 textbook contributions, Dr. Lethco maintained an active career as a performing and teaching musician. She presented recitals across the United States and served as a clinician at conventions nationwide. Her workshops and conducting activities took her to Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. She also 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. Her prominence in the field is reflected in her listings in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.