{"product_id":"john-thompson-student-series-1930s-piano-solos-set","title":"1936–1939 John Thompson Student Series Piano Solos (Set of 3) – Willis Music Cincinnati","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJohn Thompson Student Series Piano Collection – Original Willis Music Editions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eFinding multiple early John Thompson Student Series pieces still together from the same student offers a charming glimpse into 1930s piano study. These pieces represent an era when structured, progressive piano methods were becoming standardized in American homes and conservatories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"770\"\u003eOffered as a cohesive trio, this original set of 1930s piano solos from the John Thompson Student Series for the Piano originally belonged to the same young piano student, whose penciled name appears on each cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003eThese graded educational pieces reflect early 20th-century American piano pedagogy during the height of John Thompson’s influence on structured piano instruction. Included in this collection and sold as a set of three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003e1.\u003cem\u003e Shadows on Grand Lake\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003eComposed by John Thompson\u003cbr data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003eCopyright 1939\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1336\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003e2. \u003cem\u003eSwaying Silver Birches\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003eComposed by John Thompson under the pseudonym \u003cem data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003eCharles Leslie\u003c\/em\u003e (his youngest son’s name)\u003cbr data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003eCopyright 1936\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003e3. \u003cem\u003eThe Swan on the Moonlit Lake\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003eComposed by Louise Christine Rebe\u003cbr data-end=\"1522\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003eCopyright 1936\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eAll are original 1930s editions published by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Willis Music Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003eJohn Thompson Student Series for the Piano \u003c\/strong\u003eand measure 9\" by 12.\" Previous student’s name penciled on covers and teacher notations inside. All have a bright sticker star to mark and celebrate the student's progress on their musical journey. One copy shows a reddish ink stain on the front, Light age toning consistent with 1930s paper but are structurally intact. Overall condition ranges from fair to very good vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003eAbout the Composers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1985\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Sylvanus Thompson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (1889–1963) was one of the most influential American piano pedagogues of the 20th century. After early European study and concert touring, he returned to the United States and served as conservatory head in Philadelphia, Indianapolis, and Kansas City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2175\" data-start=\"1987\"\u003eHis graded instructional materials helped standardize piano education across America. Some compositions were published under the pseudonym \u003cstrong data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"2126\"\u003eCharles Leslie\u003c\/strong\u003e, the name of his youngest son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2449\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLouise Christine Rebe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was a prolific female composer and respected piano instructor in Philadelphia during the early 20th century. Her lyrical educational works were widely published and used in student instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Willis Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40599763353667,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/SwayingSilverBirches1936SheetMusic58_e5d414e1-3ad2-43ea-8cfe-f18e9b042c26.jpg?v=1780085525","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/john-thompson-student-series-1930s-piano-solos-set","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}