Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course: Universal Edition Theory Book B: Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course: Universal Edition Theory Book B: Piano Book
For the Young Beginner
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: B
Item: 00-6496
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Designed to coordinate page-by-page with the Lesson Book B. 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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Dr. Willard Palmer stands as an internationally recognized musician, educator, and scholar who shaped music instruction through his prolific output of 789 published compositions. His works span accordion methods, piano methods, Hammond Chord Organ instruction, guitar methods, solo pieces, and choral compositions, many translated into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish. For many years, he served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas.
Palmer's musical journey began as a child prodigy, performing piano on radio at age 13 while studying under Mae Vardeman, whose guidance in piano technique and improvisation proved foundational to his career. His formal education included studies at Whitworth College and Millsaps College in Mississippi, followed by a two-year scholarship at the Conservatory of Leipzig in Germany. After completing post-graduate work at the University of Houston, he joined their faculty and pioneered the first successful college-level accordion courses, teaching there for 18 years.
In his later career, Palmer devoted himself to meticulous research in Classical and Baroque music, becoming recognized worldwide as an authority on Baroque ornamentation. This expertise formed the foundation for the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. His scholarly contributions earned him a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Palmer served as a director of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute and held membership in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Palmer's musical journey began as a child prodigy, performing piano on radio at age 13 while studying under Mae Vardeman, whose guidance in piano technique and improvisation proved foundational to his career. His formal education included studies at Whitworth College and Millsaps College in Mississippi, followed by a two-year scholarship at the Conservatory of Leipzig in Germany. After completing post-graduate work at the University of Houston, he joined their faculty and pioneered the first successful college-level accordion courses, teaching there for 18 years.
In his later career, Palmer devoted himself to meticulous research in Classical and Baroque music, becoming recognized worldwide as an authority on Baroque ornamentation. This expertise formed the foundation for the acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series. His scholarly contributions earned him a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Palmer served as a director of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute and held membership 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 sixty years, from 1952 to 2016. A clarinetist and pianist, he joined the company in the late 1940s after earning his business degree from City College of New York. He met his wife Iris at Alfred Music when she was brought to the office by Rose Kopelman, the company's bookkeeper.
During his tenure, Manus transformed Alfred Music from a popular sheet music publisher into a leader in music education. In the 1950s, he spearheaded the creation of instructional series beginning with accordion books, followed by comprehensive guides for guitar, piano, and recorder. The company's growth necessitated major expansion, leading to a relocation of the main office to Los Angeles in 1975 and the establishment of a distribution center in upstate New York.
Under Manus's continued leadership, his sons Ron and Steve joined the business in 1988 and 1992 respectively, helping to extend Alfred Music's reach globally. The company opened offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK while maintaining its commitment to developing world-class instructional methods and performance music. In 2005, Alfred Music purchased Warner Bros. Publications, acquiring the EMI Catalogue Partnership and establishing a long-term relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
During his tenure, Manus transformed Alfred Music from a popular sheet music publisher into a leader in music education. In the 1950s, he spearheaded the creation of instructional series beginning with accordion books, followed by comprehensive guides for guitar, piano, and recorder. The company's growth necessitated major expansion, leading to a relocation of the main office to Los Angeles in 1975 and the establishment of a distribution center in upstate New York.
Under Manus's continued leadership, his sons Ron and Steve joined the business in 1988 and 1992 respectively, helping to extend Alfred Music's reach globally. The company opened offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK while maintaining its commitment to developing world-class instructional methods and performance music. In 2005, Alfred Music purchased Warner Bros. Publications, acquiring the EMI Catalogue Partnership and establishing a long-term relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Dr. Amanda Vick Lethco is best known as co-author of Alfred's Basic Piano Library, the internationally recognized piano method developed with Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus. She served as Professor Emeritus of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Texas at Austin and built her education through studies with acclaimed musicians including James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, and Douglas Moore at Columbia University.
Her credentials include degrees from Northwestern University (Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, and Master of Music in Piano Performance) as well as an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Beyond her work on Alfred's Basic Piano Library, she collaborated with Dr. Willard Palmer on Creating Music at the Piano.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco maintained an active presence as a clinician, recitalist, and educator. She conducted workshops across North America, Europe, and Asia, including stops in Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Her private teaching practice spanned New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. She appears in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Her credentials include degrees from Northwestern University (Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, and Master of Music in Piano Performance) as well as an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Beyond her work on Alfred's Basic Piano Library, she collaborated with Dr. Willard Palmer on Creating Music at the Piano.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lethco maintained an active presence as a clinician, recitalist, and educator. She conducted workshops across North America, Europe, and Asia, including stops in Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Her private teaching practice spanned New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. She appears in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.