Music for Little Mozarts: Starter Kit: Piano Kit
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Music for Little Mozarts: Starter Kit: Piano Kit
By Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster
Level: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Item: 00-14586
$40.99
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This one-of-a kind Starter Kit was exclusively made for use with the top-selling Music for Little Mozarts piano course for very young beginners. This special kit consists of a vinyl bag printed with the name of the course, a music activity board (magnetic and dry erase), and two stuffed animals, Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse. The Course centers around the adventures of these two main characters and the plush animals help make the course even more enjoyable. Students can carry their books to class in their very own music bag.
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Christine H. Barden stands as a leading voice in early childhood music education. She co-authored Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts, the widely used preschool piano method, and currently teaches piano, composition, and Music for Little Mozarts classes in Reno, Nevada. Many of her students have won prestigious awards in both piano and composition.
Her musical foundation began at San Francisco State University, where she earned her degree in piano performance while studying under Vladimir Brenner, a piano soloist with the NBC Symphony Orchestra. She further developed her expertise through four years of study, performance, and teaching in Europe, and became one of the first American educators to train with Yamaha Music Foundation instructors in Japan. This experience led to a 17-year tenure as a national staff member with Yamaha, where she held the positions of Director of Curriculum and National Chief Instructor for the Yamaha Music Education System.
As a sought-after clinician, Christine conducts workshops for piano teachers at conferences across the United States and internationally in England, Norway, and Singapore. Her compositions with Alfred include the Music for Little Mozarts curriculum and several piano solos, notably "Etude Toccata," which was selected for the National Federation of Music Clubs' Junior Festival.
Her musical foundation began at San Francisco State University, where she earned her degree in piano performance while studying under Vladimir Brenner, a piano soloist with the NBC Symphony Orchestra. She further developed her expertise through four years of study, performance, and teaching in Europe, and became one of the first American educators to train with Yamaha Music Foundation instructors in Japan. This experience led to a 17-year tenure as a national staff member with Yamaha, where she held the positions of Director of Curriculum and National Chief Instructor for the Yamaha Music Education System.
As a sought-after clinician, Christine conducts workshops for piano teachers at conferences across the United States and internationally in England, Norway, and Singapore. Her compositions with Alfred include the Music for Little Mozarts curriculum and several piano solos, notably "Etude Toccata," which was selected for the National Federation of Music Clubs' Junior Festival.
Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk is a faculty member at California State University, Northridge, where she teaches class piano, individual piano, and piano pedagogy. She earned her undergraduate degree in piano performance from Ohio University, a master's degree in piano performance and pedagogy from Northwestern University, and a doctorate in piano pedagogy from Teachers College at Columbia University.
Throughout her career, Dr. Kowalchyk has held teaching positions at several universities, including Eastern Illinois University, Oklahoma Baptist University, and the University of Oklahoma. She spent summers from 1979 to 1982 teaching at the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan. Her scholarly work includes presentations at major conferences such as the Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Conference, National Group Piano Symposium, and World Piano Pedagogy Conference.
In collaboration with her husband, Dr. E. L. Lancaster, Dr. Kowalchyk has authored over 300 educational piano publications, most notably Alfred's Premier Piano Course and Music for Little Mozarts. She and her husband operated an independent piano studio in Norman, Oklahoma from 1981 to 1996, teaching students across all age levels. Currently based in the Los Angeles area, she serves as a clinician for Alfred Music while maintaining her teaching responsibilities.
Throughout her career, Dr. Kowalchyk has held teaching positions at several universities, including Eastern Illinois University, Oklahoma Baptist University, and the University of Oklahoma. She spent summers from 1979 to 1982 teaching at the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan. Her scholarly work includes presentations at major conferences such as the Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Conference, National Group Piano Symposium, and World Piano Pedagogy Conference.
In collaboration with her husband, Dr. E. L. Lancaster, Dr. Kowalchyk has authored over 300 educational piano publications, most notably Alfred's Premier Piano Course and Music for Little Mozarts. She and her husband operated an independent piano studio in Norman, Oklahoma from 1981 to 1996, teaching students across all age levels. Currently based in the Los Angeles area, she serves as a clinician for Alfred Music while maintaining her teaching responsibilities.
Dr. E. L. Lancaster held the position of Executive Editor for Piano at Alfred Music and currently serves as adjunct piano faculty at California State University, Northridge. He earned degrees from Murray State University and the University of Illinois, culminating in a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.
During his tenure as Professor of Music at the University of Oklahoma from 1979 to 1998, Dr. Lancaster shaped the field of piano pedagogy through innovative programming. He founded both the master's and doctoral degree programs in piano pedagogy at OU in 1980, guiding more than 50 doctoral candidates through their dissertations. His teaching extended to pre-college students through the Piano Pedagogy Laboratory Program, which integrated group and private instruction. Recognition for his contributions included the Regents Award for Superior Teaching (1984), the Associated Distinguished Lectureship (1987), the Provost's Outstanding Academic Advising Award (1996), and the Outstanding Faculty Award in the College of Fine Arts (1996). He also received the David Ross Boyd Professorship in 1991, an honor bestowed on faculty members demonstrating excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
Beyond his academic work, Dr. Lancaster maintained a substantial independent piano studio in Norman, Oklahoma alongside his wife, Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk, from 1981 to 1996. He has held significant leadership roles within the Music Teachers National Association, serving as National Chairman of Group Piano and National Chairman of Student Chapters, as well as 2020 National Conference Chair. In 2013, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia named him a Signature Sinfonian in recognition of his outstanding representation of the fraternity's values. Murray State University honored him with its 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
During his tenure as Professor of Music at the University of Oklahoma from 1979 to 1998, Dr. Lancaster shaped the field of piano pedagogy through innovative programming. He founded both the master's and doctoral degree programs in piano pedagogy at OU in 1980, guiding more than 50 doctoral candidates through their dissertations. His teaching extended to pre-college students through the Piano Pedagogy Laboratory Program, which integrated group and private instruction. Recognition for his contributions included the Regents Award for Superior Teaching (1984), the Associated Distinguished Lectureship (1987), the Provost's Outstanding Academic Advising Award (1996), and the Outstanding Faculty Award in the College of Fine Arts (1996). He also received the David Ross Boyd Professorship in 1991, an honor bestowed on faculty members demonstrating excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
Beyond his academic work, Dr. Lancaster maintained a substantial independent piano studio in Norman, Oklahoma alongside his wife, Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk, from 1981 to 1996. He has held significant leadership roles within the Music Teachers National Association, serving as National Chairman of Group Piano and National Chairman of Student Chapters, as well as 2020 National Conference Chair. In 2013, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia named him a Signature Sinfonian in recognition of his outstanding representation of the fraternity's values. Murray State University honored him with its 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award.