Luana Marler | January 22, 2013
As a musician and a person who deals with both the music business and the deaf world, I assumed as many do that students with hearing loss would never hear, understand or appreciate music.
Fortunately, as I began talking with fellow…
Paul Smith | November 8, 2012
Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
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Paul Smith | September 18, 2012
Whether it’s the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, club bands, a college recital or Pat Metheny, live music is special. Unfortunately, it’s also somewhat taken for granted in an era and generation where just about everything…
Heidi Norris | September 10, 2012
It is September 2012. Most of us have enjoyed a host of summertime fun — picnics, barbecues, memorable vacations with family or friends. Now, teachers and students alike are facing the fall season and schools across the country are back…
Paul Smith | August 23, 2012
Drum Corps International, the premiere marching music entity, recently held their world championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. I had the pleasure of being in attendance for the week’s activities. During this time, thousands of young musicians and performers…
Paul Smith | March 27, 2012
March is Music In Our Schools Month! As part of this month-long celebration of music, the Montgomery County Concert Band of which I am a member participated in a unique and positive musical experience that combined generations of musicians.
Led by directors Stephen…
Kathy Fernandes | January 6, 2012
It’s time to celebrate the wonderful contribution choirs make in churches across the country!
J.W. Pepper is happy to sponsor National Choir Appreciation Sunday and offer here a special message from Dolly Parton to all the…
Debbie Anderson | December 15, 2011
Like most companies, we are asked quite often to help with various charitable organizations. While it’s very hard to help everyone, we do regularly contribute to the United Way and the American Red Cross through both corporate and individual donations.…
Guest Blogger | October 19, 2011
By guest blogger Melody Gamblin-Bullock, General and Artistic Director, Forte Dallas Choral Festival (Crescendo Arts Enterprises)
In a time where budgets are being cut, teachers being released, and programs slashed a million different ways, one must ponder… “How am I…
Doug McComas | October 14, 2011
I am an unapologetic Buckeye, born and raised in Ohio — and when I bleed, I bleed scarlet and grey. So, like thousands of other fans across the country, on January 1, 2010, I was watching the Rose Parade taking…
