Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course: Christmas Joy! Book D: Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course: Christmas Joy! Book D: Piano Book
For the Young Beginner
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: D
Item: 00-6479
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These charming collections of popular Christmas carols for beginning piano students are arranged in order of difficulty. Each song includes an optional duet part for a teacher or parent to play on the same keyboard. Titles: Jingle Bells * Angels We Have Heard on High * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Silent Night * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * O Little Town of Bethlehem * The Twelve Days of Christmas.
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Dr. Willard Palmer stands as an internationally recognized musician, educator, and scholar who profoundly shaped music instruction across multiple instruments. Over his distinguished career, he composed and published 789 works spanning accordion, piano, guitar, and choral music. Many of his compositions have been translated into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish, extending his pedagogical influence worldwide. He also served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas throughout his tenure there.
Palmer's musical gifts emerged early. At just 13 years old, he performed piano on radio broadcasts, having studied under Mae Vardeman, whose instruction in proper technique unlocked his natural gift for improvisation. His higher education took him through Whitworth College and Millsaps College in Mississippi, where he regularly performed accordion and piano on local radio shows. A prestigious scholarship allowed him to study at the Conservatory of Leipzig in Germany for two years, and he later pursued post-graduate studies at the University of Houston.
As a faculty member at the University of Houston, Palmer taught the institution's first successful accordion courses for 18 years. His scholarly expertise became particularly renowned in Baroque music ornamentation, establishing him as a world authority in this specialized field. This research contributed substantially to the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks publication series. Professional recognitions included a Doctor of Humanities degree (1971) and a Doctor of Music degree (1983). Palmer served as director of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute 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 musical gifts emerged early. At just 13 years old, he performed piano on radio broadcasts, having studied under Mae Vardeman, whose instruction in proper technique unlocked his natural gift for improvisation. His higher education took him through Whitworth College and Millsaps College in Mississippi, where he regularly performed accordion and piano on local radio shows. A prestigious scholarship allowed him to study at the Conservatory of Leipzig in Germany for two years, and he later pursued post-graduate studies at the University of Houston.
As a faculty member at the University of Houston, Palmer taught the institution's first successful accordion courses for 18 years. His scholarly expertise became particularly renowned in Baroque music ornamentation, establishing him as a world authority in this specialized field. This research contributed substantially to the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks publication series. Professional recognitions included a Doctor of Humanities degree (1971) and a Doctor of Music degree (1983). Palmer served as director of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute 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 over six decades, starting in the early 1950s. His father Sam had founded the company's predecessor, Manus Music, in 1922 during New York's Tin Pan Alley era. Sam later acquired and merged with Alfred & Company in 1930, creating the foundation that would become a powerhouse in music publishing.
Manus transformed Alfred Music into an educational leader during the 1950s and beyond. A skilled clarinetist and pianist himself, he championed the creation of instructional materials across multiple instruments, including accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder. This shift from sheet music publishing to comprehensive music education resources positioned Alfred Music at the forefront of the industry. The company's expansion accelerated through the following decades, prompting a relocation of headquarters to Los Angeles in 1975 and the establishment of international offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK.
Manus's sons continued the family legacy by joining the business in the late twentieth century. Ron arrived in 1988 and Steve in 1992, both contributing to the company's growth and vision. A major milestone came in 2005 when Alfred Music acquired Warner Bros. Publications, gaining access to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and strengthening relationships with Warner/Chappell Music.
Manus transformed Alfred Music into an educational leader during the 1950s and beyond. A skilled clarinetist and pianist himself, he championed the creation of instructional materials across multiple instruments, including accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder. This shift from sheet music publishing to comprehensive music education resources positioned Alfred Music at the forefront of the industry. The company's expansion accelerated through the following decades, prompting a relocation of headquarters to Los Angeles in 1975 and the establishment of international offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK.
Manus's sons continued the family legacy by joining the business in the late twentieth century. Ron arrived in 1988 and Steve in 1992, both contributing to the company's growth and vision. A major milestone came in 2005 when Alfred Music acquired Warner Bros. Publications, gaining access to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and strengthening relationships with Warner/Chappell Music.
Dr. Amanda Vick Lethco is best known as co-author of Alfred's Basic Piano Library, the internationally acclaimed piano method created with Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance and Bachelor of Music Education from Northwestern University, along with a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the same institution. Her studies also included work with distinguished teachers including James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, Douglas Moore at Columbia University, and Ruth Barr in Houston.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco served as Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Texas at Austin and received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Beyond her foundational work on Alfred's Basic Piano Library, she co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer. Her professional recognition includes listings in both the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Dr. Lethco maintained a robust presence in music education through recitals, private teaching, and clinical work. She presented workshops on numerous college and university campuses and served as a clinician at many national conventions. Her teaching and workshops extended internationally to Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. She maintained private studios in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco served as Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Texas at Austin and received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Beyond her foundational work on Alfred's Basic Piano Library, she co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer. Her professional recognition includes listings in both the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Dr. Lethco maintained a robust presence in music education through recitals, private teaching, and clinical work. She presented workshops on numerous college and university campuses and served as a clinician at many national conventions. Her teaching and workshops extended internationally to Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. She maintained private studios in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston.