Background
Martyska, Barbara was born on November 16, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Alexander Thomas and Sophia Victoria (Romanek) Martyska.
(The Beginning Pianist: Adventures & Amusements composed b...)
The Beginning Pianist: Adventures & Amusements composed by Barbara Martyska. For Piano. Music for the Beginner. Elementary. Book. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company (FH.BP01). ISBN 0-88797-670-0.
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(This book provides early development of good reading skil...)
This book provides early development of good reading skills and comfortable movement around the keyboard. The hands are frequently out of the "home positions" and at times the student uses the upper and lower registers of the piano. The pieces also provide equal work and technical demands for each hand.
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Martyska, Barbara was born on November 16, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Alexander Thomas and Sophia Victoria (Romanek) Martyska.
Freelance composer home studio, Allentown, Pennsylvania, since 1980. Private studio teacher, since 1971, Community Music School, Allentown, 1986-1996. Music for handicapped Good Shepherd Home, 1986-1991.
Founder Second Sunday Salon performance series, 2001^. Adjudicator various piano/composition competitions.
(This book provides early development of good reading skil...)
(The Beginning Pianist: Adventures & Amusements composed b...)
Member American Society of Composers, International Alliance Women in Music, Music Teachers National Association (composition chair 1998-2000, president local chapter 1995-1997, vice president local chapter 1993-1995), National Federation Music Clubs (composers award merit 1993, 98), American Music Center.
Married Gerald Bernard Buckley, December 29, 1956 (divorced 1972). Children: Regina Buckley-Fried, Sandra Buckley-Rusnov, Gerald Thomas Buckley, Paul David Buckley, Mary Elizabeth Buckley. Married James William Lieberman, September 17, 1978.
