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Premier Piano Course, Notespeller 2A: Piano Book

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Premier Piano Course, Notespeller 2A: Piano Book

By Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. Lancaster

Level: 2A

Item: 00-42682

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Notespeller 2A reinforces note-reading concepts presented in Lesson Book 2A through written exercises. Note and interval identification exercises are presented to provide systematic reinforcement to help the student read and write notes on the staff. QR codes are included and link directly to Premier Online Assistant videos that further support and increase understanding of the concepts.

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Additional Details
Series: Premier Piano Course
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 32
ISBN10: 1-4706-1489-8
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-1489-8
UPC: 038081481517
SKU: 00-42682

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About the Authors

Gayle Kowalchyk
Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk teaches class piano, piano, and piano pedagogy at California State University, Northridge. She earned her bachelor's degree in piano performance from Ohio University (1977), a master's degree in piano performance and pedagogy from Northwestern University (1979), and a doctorate in piano pedagogy from Teachers College, Columbia University (1989).

Throughout her career, Dr. Kowalchyk has held faculty positions at Eastern Illinois University, where she coordinated the class piano program and directed the piano preparatory program; Oklahoma Baptist University; and the University of Oklahoma. She also taught at the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan during summers from 1979 to 1982. As a clinician and adjudicator, she has presented at numerous national conferences including those sponsored by the Music Teachers National Association, the Music Educators National Conference, the National Group Piano Symposium, and the World Piano Pedagogy Conference.

In collaboration with her husband, Dr. E. L. Lancaster, Dr. Kowalchyk has authored more than 300 educational piano publications, including 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. Currently based in the Los Angeles area, she continues teaching piano and serves as a clinician for Alfred Music.
E. L. Lancaster
Dr. E. L. Lancaster served as Executive Editor for Piano at Alfred Music and currently teaches piano as adjunct 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 19 years as Professor of Music at the University of Oklahoma from 1979 to 1998, Dr. Lancaster established the institution's master's and doctoral programs in piano pedagogy and mentored more than 50 doctoral candidates in the field. He coordinated the university's group piano program and directed the Piano Pedagogy Laboratory, where he combined group and private instruction for pre-college students. Alongside his academic work, he and his wife Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk operated a thriving independent piano studio in Norman, Oklahoma from 1981 to 1996.

His professional leadership extends to significant roles within MTNA, including National Chairman of Group Piano, National Chairman of Student Chapters, and 2020 National Conference Chair. He has also held leadership positions in the National Conference on Piano Pedagogy. Dr. Lancaster's achievements include the Regents Award for Superior Teaching (1984), a David Ross Boyd Professorship (1991), the Provost's Outstanding Academic Advising Award (1996), and recognition as a Signature Sinfonian by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (2013). Murray State University presented him with the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2014, its highest honor.

Why we love this

This workbook transforms isolated note-reading drills into purposeful reinforcement that directly mirrors what students encounter in their lesson book. The inclusion of QR codes linking to video support means struggling students get immediate, visual explanation without requiring teacher intervention for every concept.

What to expect

The exercises build recognition and fluency without feeling like busywork. Students move methodically from identifying individual notes to understanding intervals and relationships on the staff, gaining confidence with each completed page.

Who it's for

This book is designed for elementary piano students working through the Premier Piano Course Lesson Book 2A who need structured written reinforcement of note-reading and interval identification. It works equally well in private studios, group piano classes, and homeschool settings where a teacher can monitor progress and answer questions.

How to get the most out of it

  • Have students complete one page per practice session rather than rushing through multiple pages. Spacing the work across several weeks allows concepts to consolidate naturally.
  • Use the QR code videos as a preview tool before assigning written work, so students understand the concept before pencil hits paper.
  • Check completed pages together during lessons rather than assigning them entirely as homework. This catches misconceptions early and builds confidence through guided feedback.

How to use it

Assign pages from this workbook as part of regular weekly practice assignments, aligned with the corresponding lesson in the Lesson Book 2A. For students who struggle with reading fluency, use the QR videos as supplemental instruction during lessons before assigning the written work.

Skills your students will build

  • Identifying notes on the treble clef staff
  • Recognizing intervals and their distances
  • Writing notes on the staff accurately
  • Reinforcing sight-reading fluency at the elementary level

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