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The Leila Fletcher Piano Course
The piano method, performance fun series, theory books, repertoire series and the adult piano course.
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Canadian-born Leila Fletcher began her musical career at a very early age in Hamilton, Ontario. Her parents, recognizing her gift for music provided her with piano lessons from a local teacher.
After High-school Leila continued her studies at Greenville College in Illinois and finally with the Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto. where she studied with Mr. Vigo Kihl, Sir Ernest MacMillan and Dr. Healey Willan. After her studies she remained for several years as a faculty member.
Following her time as a faculty member she became Editor of Educational Music for Gordon V. Thompson, Music Publishers of Toronto and finally Director of Music at Lorne Park College for several years.
In 1949 Leila founded her own Music Publishing company, Montgomery Music Inc. Originally based in Rochester, NY she later relocated to Buffalo, NY where Montgomery Music Inc. has flourished for over 50 years.
Although an extremely accomplished musician, Leila preferred arranging, composing and experimenting with teaching methods. Her love and dedication to children inspired her to pioneer class piano lessons in the Toronto public schools.
For over 50 years the Leila Fletcher books, sheet music and teaching method has been the leader in piano instructional material. It is impossible to determine exactly how many selections she composed as she not only used various publishers but she often used a pen name as well.
One thing is certain however: Leila had a long life devoted to music teaching and publishing and her legacy remains with us today.
Leila Fletcher Piano Course
The Leila Fletcher Piano Course is designed to meet the requirements of the average student. These books are numbered consecutively, not to represent the various grades of music but as a presentation of a continuous course in music education.
 | Lets Begin A wonderful new primer to Leila Fletcher Piano Course Book 1, it's also very effective for 'Music Lessons Have Begun' or other piano courses. The study of music should be a delightful experience. This primer continues in the Leila Fletcher tradition of, fostering the ability to read music fluently and intrepret it artistically, the establishment of a sound and comprehensive piano technique, the nurturing of the creative musical talent as well as establishing a lasting appreciation of music. It has been written to answer the demand for a non-staff edition for young students, later in the publication the staff is introduced allowing the student to move seamlessly to book 1. 56 pages $ 7.95 US #LF040 |
 | Fletcher Book One For the beginner. Sixty four pages, graded so that progress is almost automatic. Interest catching pieces from the very beginning. Duet parts supplied for 19 pieces and for 3 rote pieces that broaden the pupils musical experience and add interest to the early grade recital. This new edition continues to offer the same sound pedagogical approach but with edited fingerings to reduce dependency on fingering numbers, many illustrations have also been modernized. In Book One, a pull-out Keyboard Chart is included and is designed so it will always be placed in correct position on the keyboard. Listen to the music: Song Number 33 - Bill's Piece (MP3) Song Number 34 - Merrily We Roll Along (MP3) Song Number 36 - Oh, Susanna (MP3) Song Number 39 - Crack-The-Whip (MP3) Song Number 45 - The Crocodile (MP3) Song Number 51 - Hickory Dickory, Dock (MP3)
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 | Fletcher Book Two (2006 Edition) A wealth of tuneful 5 finger position pieces ensures good playing habits and sound, steady progress. Duets and duet parts are included for Ensemble playing. This new edition continues to offer the same sound pedagogical approach but with edited fingerings to reduce dependency on fingering numbers, many illustrations have also been modernized. Ten very easy studies with Key charts provide for Transposition at the Keyboard. These Studies are presented in an easy, enjoyable and practicable manner. Scales, chords, damper pedal. interest to the early grade recital. LF202 Book & CD pack $11.95 US Listen to the music: The Birch Canoe (MP3) Tower Clock (MP3) The Drummer (MP3) Waltz Song (MP3)
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 | Fletcher Book Three Contains an abundance of increasingly attractive pieces. Requires a very gradual progress in musicianship. Each new technical point is applied and mastered in musical examples that hold the student's interest. Many fine recital numbers. Transposition studies continue in Major keys and are begun in Minor. Listen to the music:
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 | Fletcher Book Four Leads smoothly into Book Five (Grade 2). The musical examples are somewhat longer and more varied and include original piano solos. Arrangements of favorite pieces and easy selections from the Masters. Many new teaching procedures for simpler, better instruction. Scales, Charts, Transposition studies and more. Fresh new expanded edition now with 30% more repertoire. Listen to the music:
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 | Fletcher Book Five (New 80 page edition) For style and interpretation. For the pupil's musical enrichment. Presents a large variety of effective numbers suitable for Recital use. Transposition (Keyboard Harmony), cadences, preparation for Octave playing etc. Listen to the music:
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 | Fletcher Book Six (100 page expanded edition) Builds musicianship through the use of choice selections from the Masters and from the Modern Classics. Superbly playable arrangements of playable pieces. Technical explanations, bigraphical sketches etc. Listen to the music:
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The New Leila Fletcher Library
Perfect companions to Book One of the Leila Fletcher Piano Course. This series may also be used with other good piano courses.
 | Performance Fun - 1A An exciting supplementary book for the beginning student piano student, providing additional pedagogically sound principles. Appealing repertoire combines 16 familiar tunes with new compositions and includes teacher duet parts. A wonderful companion to The Leila Fletcher Piano Course Book One, and is ideal with any beginner using the middle C approach. $ 8.50 US #LF019 |
 | Performance Fun - 1B The second performance book in this dynamic series introduces beginner piano students to familiar melodies. Children will delight in the selections and enjoy the accompaniment duet parts. 19 creative piano pieces in varied styles including: Amazing Grace, Down By The Station, The Bear Went Over The Mountain, Music Box Dancer, Ode To Joy and so many more. $ 8.50 US #LF020 |
 | Performance Fun - 2A New for 2005 includes 19 more piano solos with many duet parts for teachers. Tunes include: A Tisket, A Tasket, Can Can, The Entertainer, Go Tell Aunt Rhody, Red River Valley, Snake Charmer, Some Folks Do, Muffin Man, Simple Gifts and many more. $ 8.50 US #LF021 |
 | Performance Fun - 2B Appealing repertoire with pedagogically sound principals. Selection includes 17 tunes including: Jungle Band Boogie, Morning Has Broken, Pachelbel's Canon, Scarborough Fair, Home on the Range, Kum Ba Ya, Mexican Hand Clapping Song, Over The Waves, Alouette, Auld Lang Syne. $ 8.50 US #LF022 |
 | Theory Fun - 1A This book contains elementary theory activities, creative games and puzzles, and many interesting exercises to enable the student to have fun learning about music and playing the piano. This book can be used with any published piano method in private or group lessons. $ 8.50 US #LF015 |
 | Theory Fun - 1B For class and individual lessons. This book continues on from 1A includes Activities Puzzles, Creative Games, to assist the student in learning time signatures, sharps, flats and rests, note names, the bass clef and lots more. $ 8.50 US #LF016 |
 | Theory Fun - 2A A page a day of musical activities featuring many games for young students including crossword puzzles, treasure hunts, matching games, word searches spelling bee's and teaches about the treble and bass clefs, dynamics, key signatures and bar lines. $ 8.50 US #LF017 |
 | Theory Fun - 2B A page a day with just a little more advanced activities. Games and theory for 7-9 year olds. Covers Whole Steps, Eighth Note and Rests, Note Naming Rhymes, Music Signs, Cross Word Puzzles and a whole lot more fun. $ 8.50 US #LF018 |
 | 101 Songs To Play Fun Songs - Action Songs of well known repertoire that kids like on their favorite CD's and TV shows. Songs include: All The Pretty Horses, Alouette, Animal Fair, Aunt Rhody, Bill Grogan's Boat, Billy Boy, Bingo, Down By The Station, The Bear Went Over The Mountain, The Hokey-Pokey, Sourwood Mountain, If You're Happy and You Know It, Goodby Old Paint, Jimmy Cracked Corn, Kum Ba Ya, The Little Green Frog, One Two Buckle My Shoe, Shoo-Fly, Some Folks Do, Turkey in The Straw, When The Saints Go Marching In, The Alphabet Song, Pop, Goes The Weasle, My Darling Clementine and lots more Coil bound for easy opening Reg price $ 13.95 US #LF037 |
 | A Jazzy Day An exciting new publication in the Leila Fletcher Library by pedagogy specialist Debra Wanless for elementary piano students. 20 solos in varied styles Jazz, Etudes, Blues, Ballads and Boogie Woogie. Titles include: Weekend boogie, Autumn Leaves, Summertime Shuffle, The First Snowfall, Chinese New Year, Back To School Blues. $ 11.95 US #LF036 |
 | Midnight Jazz Provides the early intermediate student with 19 new and appealing jazz works. The styles range from boogie-woogie to ballad, encompassing a wide range of keys, tempi and meter. This delightful collection will provide the intermediate pianist with performance and enjoyment repertoire as well as material to develop technical and musical style. This edition available with optional CD recorded with piano and rhythm accompaniments and each track is mastered twice: 1st with piano and rhythm, 2nd with faded piano and full rhythm. #LF 038 book only $ 12.95 Listen to the music: Moonlit Promenade (MP3) Milky Way Blues (MP3) Swingin' On A Star (MP3) Sandman's Comin' (MP3) All Through The Night (MP3) The Graveyard Shift (MP3) Party Jam (MP3) $ 14.95 US #LF238 |
Leila Fletcher Adult Piano Course
 | Leila Fletcher Adult Piano Course 1 (Book Only) For the adult beginner. This excellent course provides music selections of interest to the more mature student. This book also affords the opportunity of creating acceptable music while at the same time acquiring the finest possible preparation for more advanced study. A wonderful collection of 39 tunes selected for the adult beginner range from popular classics to folk, traditional, and celtic. Titles include: Ode to Joy, Scarborough Fair, Fur Elise, Amazing Grace, La Raspa, The Black Velvet Band, America The Beautiful, Bach Minuet and Music Box Dancer. A sensational new CD is available matching all tunes in the book recorded in Multiplex. ie: Piano example in right channel, full accompaniment track in the left channel. Click on an image to view a sample page from the Leila Fletcher Adult Piano Course 1. Listen to the music: Good Night Ladies (MP3) La Raspa (MP3) Waltz Song (MP3) Aura Lee (MP3) Drunken Sailor (MP3) Amazing Grace (MP3) Black Velvet Band (MP3) For Elise (MP3) Music Box Dancer (MP3)
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 | Leila Fletcher Adult Piano Course 2 (Book Only) This book offers an advancing program from book one with student appeal and further pedagogical sound features. New concepts are presented in a clear fashion and natural progression. Key and chord structure is presented from a theoretical approach. Varied left hand accompaniments are developed to prepare the student for all types of repertoire. The repertoire selection represents classical to popular providing the adult student with a lesson book that offers true musical enjoyment. Tune selection includes: Morning Has Broken, Danny Boy, Canon in D, Dark Eyes, The Entertainer, Waltz Melody, Greensleeves, Molly Malone, Alouette, Water Ballet, Bridal Chorus. Listen to the music: Morning Has Broken (MP3) Molly Malone (MP3) Valse Brillante (MP3) Hail Hail The Ganes All Here (MP3) The Entertainer (MP3) Danny Boy (MP3) Come Back To Sorrento (MP3) Canonin D (MP3)
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 | The Leila Fletcher Practice Record Book This attractive book is a valuable time saver and lesson organizer. Provisions are made for lesson assignments, daily record of practice and musical writing. A musical terms glossary in included. The 'Record' is an excellent review source for any student. 48 pages $ 3.50 US #LF010 |