Morton Manus was a renowned American musician, publisher, and businessman, born in 1926 and deceased in 2016. He was president of Alfred Music, one of the most important music publishing houses in the world, and played a key role in the global expansion of accessible music education for all
Son of Sam Manus, founder of Alfred Music in 1922, Morton took over the leadership of the company in the mid-20th century. Under his direction, the publisher grew significantly, expanding its catalog and becoming a reference for music teachers and students
Manus co-authored, along with Willard A. Palmer and Amanda Vick Lethco, the famous "Alfred’s Basic Piano Library" series, a piano teaching method that has been used by millions of people around the world. This innovative approach combined theory, technique, and practice in a progressive and motivating way
In addition to his publishing work, Morton Manus was a passionate advocate for music education as a tool for personal development. He was also a saxophonist with a solid background in classical and jazz music. His legacy endures through the ongoing work of Alfred Music and its impact on global music education.
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