Teaching Music to Deaf Students

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…

Top 2012 Customer Picks for Choir and Band

Mandy Kubik | December 21, 2012

Top Picks for ChoralOur editors have their work cut out for them when choosing which titles to include in our Editors’ Choice series each year.  We did some digging to find out which titles Pepper customers favored this past year and were pleased…

What about Advent?

Wendy McKee | November 30, 2012

Are you getting ready for Christmas, or are you getting ready for Advent?  Advent is the season of expectant waiting and anticipation that is celebrated by most Western Christian churches beginning the 4th Sunday before Christmas Day.

You may not…

Veterans Day 2012

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.

  • On November 11, 1918, the fighting for World War I actually

KISS – Part 3: 12 Songs in the Pepper Vault – and Final Thoughts

Colin MacCarthy | October 25, 2012

In the second part of this series we learned more of the Pepper lore with KISS.  In this final segment, we give a complete list of the “Pepper-connected” songs and our final thoughts.  We hope you have enjoyed this series with

Pass the Pepper, Please

Paul Smith | October 23, 2012

Are you a music teacher or director?  If so, would you “Like” to win a $1,000 Pepper Gift Card?

Simple enough, right?  Actually, it is!

Through May 1, 2013, we are running a sweepstakes to win a $1,000 gift card. …

Our National Customer Service Center

Paul Smith | October 19, 2012

Ever wonder who’s on the other end of your phone call, email, fax, or mail order when you contact J.W. Pepper?  Ever wonder who staffs these areas for 12 ½ hours a day and 10 hours on Saturdays?  We are…

KISS – Tracks and the Pepper Lore – Part 2

Colin MacCarthy | October 12, 2012

In the first part of this series we talked about the beginning of the KISS relationship with both myself and J.W. Pepper.  Here’s more to the story.

KISS started as a folk band called Wicked Lester in New York…

World Teachers’ Day – October 5, 2012

Karen DeSimone | October 3, 2012

Internationally recognized as World Teachers’ Day, October 5 is a special day to celebrate the essential role of teachers.  Established by UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization), we celebrate today by recognizing all teachers, especially music teachers, who…

KISS, the Pepper Connection – Part 1

Colin MacCarthy | October 2, 2012

Since 1876, Pepper has been providing music and service to musicians and teachers everywhere.  A rather unique part of our  history, which most are not aware, is  with the rock group KISS.  Here is the first of a three-part series