Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course: Universal Edition Theory Book A: Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course: Universal Edition Theory Book A: Piano Book
For the Young Beginner
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: A
Item: 00-6495
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Designed to coordinate page-by-page with Lesson Book A. Contains enjoyable games and quizzes that reinforce the principles presented in the Lesson Book. Students can increase their musical understanding while they are away from the keyboard. 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 stands as an internationally recognized musician, educator, and scholar who composed nearly 800 published works spanning multiple instruments and genres. His prolific output includes accordion and piano methods, guitar instruction books, Hammond Chord Organ materials, solo pieces, and choral compositions. Many of these works have been translated into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish, extending his influence across the globe.
Palmer's scholarly contributions earned him considerable distinction in his field. He gained recognition as a leading authority on Baroque music ornamentation, research that became the foundation for the highly acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. His achievements were formally honored with 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.
Palmer's musical foundation began remarkably early; performing on radio at age 13 established him as a child prodigy before formal training with pianist Mae Vardeman, who developed his improvisation skills through rigorous technique instruction. His college years at Whitworth College and Millsaps College included regular radio performances and ensemble work. Following his Bachelor's degree from Millsaps, he studied at the Conservatory of Leipzig on a two-year scholarship. At the University of Houston, where he completed post-graduate studies, Palmer taught pioneering college-level accordion courses for 18 years while serving as choir director of Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston. He maintained 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 his field. He gained recognition as a leading authority on Baroque music ornamentation, research that became the foundation for the highly acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. His achievements were formally honored with 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.
Palmer's musical foundation began remarkably early; performing on radio at age 13 established him as a child prodigy before formal training with pianist Mae Vardeman, who developed his improvisation skills through rigorous technique instruction. His college years at Whitworth College and Millsaps College included regular radio performances and ensemble work. Following his Bachelor's degree from Millsaps, he studied at the Conservatory of Leipzig on a two-year scholarship. At the University of Houston, where he completed post-graduate studies, Palmer taught pioneering college-level accordion courses for 18 years while serving as choir director of Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston. He maintained 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, from 1952 to 2016. He inherited the company from his father Sam, who founded Manus Music in 1922 during New York's Tin Pan Alley era and later merged it with Alfred & Company in 1930. A skilled clarinetist and pianist, Morty brought a musician's perspective to the business and met his wife Iris when she came to work at the company as a young woman.
In the 1950s, Manus fundamentally transformed Alfred Music from a sheet music publisher into a comprehensive music education enterprise. He spearheaded the creation of instructional series for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder that became industry leaders. Under his leadership, the company experienced remarkable growth, prompting a 1975 relocation of headquarters to Los Angeles and the establishment of a distribution center in upstate New York. By 2005, Alfred Music had expanded globally with offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK, and acquired Warner Bros. Publications along with the EMI Catalogue Partnership.
Manus's sons Ron and Steve continued the family legacy by joining the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together they maintained Alfred Music's focus on developing world-class instructional methods and performance music while strengthening its international presence and industry partnerships.
In the 1950s, Manus fundamentally transformed Alfred Music from a sheet music publisher into a comprehensive music education enterprise. He spearheaded the creation of instructional series for accordion, guitar, piano, and recorder that became industry leaders. Under his leadership, the company experienced remarkable growth, prompting a 1975 relocation of headquarters to Los Angeles and the establishment of a distribution center in upstate New York. By 2005, Alfred Music had expanded globally with offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK, and acquired Warner Bros. Publications along with the EMI Catalogue Partnership.
Manus's sons Ron and Steve continued the family legacy by joining the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Together they maintained Alfred Music's focus on developing world-class instructional methods and performance music while strengthening its international presence and industry partnerships.
Dr. Amanda Vick Lethco is a pianist and pedagogy expert who co-created Alfred's Basic Piano Library, the world-renowned instructional method, alongside Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus. She earned degrees from Northwestern University including a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, a Bachelor of Music Education, and a Master of Music in Piano Performance. Her honorary Doctor of Humanities degree came from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Her education included studies with some of the most respected musicians of her time. She trained at Juilliard under James Friskin, at Chicago Musical College with Rudolph Ganz, at Columbia University with Douglas Moore, and privately in Houston with Ruth Barr. At the University of Texas at Austin, she served as Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy, sharing her expertise with countless students.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco maintained an active presence as a performer, clinician, and educator. She performed recitals across the United States and led workshops at numerous college and university campuses. Her clinical work extended internationally, with engagements in 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. Palmer and maintained private teaching studios in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Her professional recognition includes listings in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Her education included studies with some of the most respected musicians of her time. She trained at Juilliard under James Friskin, at Chicago Musical College with Rudolph Ganz, at Columbia University with Douglas Moore, and privately in Houston with Ruth Barr. At the University of Texas at Austin, she served as Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy, sharing her expertise with countless students.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco maintained an active presence as a performer, clinician, and educator. She performed recitals across the United States and led workshops at numerous college and university campuses. Her clinical work extended internationally, with engagements in 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. Palmer and maintained private teaching studios in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Her professional recognition includes listings in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.