M.M. Piano Performance, U of Kansas, where he studied with Richard Reber. In 1987 Mr. Alexander debuted at Carnegie Recital Hall with violinist Walter Olivares and continues to be active as a soloist, accompanist and chamber musician. His 240 publications and recordings created with Alfred Publishing have earned him an international reputation as one of North America's most prolific and popular composers of educational piano music for students at all levels. Professosr Alexander retired from the University of Montana in 1996, where he had taught piano and piano pedagogy for 24 years. He moved to California where he taught piano privately and served on the faculties of Cal State Fullerton and Cal State Northridge. He maintains an active composing and touring schedule for Alfred.