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Dennis Alexander (born December 10, 1947) in Dodge City, is an American composer, pianist, and music educator, affiliated with Alfred Music since 1986.

Biography
Dennis Alexander was born in Dodge City, Kansas, in 1947. He studied at the University of Kansas under Richard Reber. In 1972, he became faculty at the University of Minnesota and became the chair of the piano department there. Until May 1996, when he retired, he taught piano pedagogy at the university. After moving to California, he also served as faculty at California State University, Fullerton and California State University, Northridge.

In 1986, Alexander became affiliated with Alfred Music Publishing. Since then, he has been regarded as one of the most prolific composers of pedagogical piano pieces in North America. He also composes music for colleges and music festivals.

In addition, he has performed and collaborated as a soloist, accompanist, and chamber musician, including a performance at Carnegie Recital Hall in New York City in 1987 with violinist Walter Olivares.