J.W. Pepper’s Anthony Carollo Receives Texas Choral Directors Association Distinguished Service Award
EXTON, PA — July 2026 — J.W. Pepper is proud to announce that Key Account Manager Anthony Carollo has been named the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Service Award by the Texas Choral Directors Association (TCDA).
The Distinguished Service Award is one of TCDA’s highest honors and is not presented annually. Rather, it is awarded only when an individual, company, or organization has made an exceptional contribution to the choral profession.
Carollo was recognized for his long-standing dedication to serving Texas choral directors with professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care. In announcing the award, TCDA President Leigh Ann McClure praised Carollo’s commitment to the organization and its members.
“Mr. Carollo’s commitment to serving Texas’ choral directors is evident year after year,” said McClure. “Many of us personally know that a call or email to Anthony, busy as he is and as many directors as he serves, will receive a prompt response and a sincere desire to help, no matter the issue.”
The TCDA Board also recognized Carollo’s years of support for the association’s convention reading sessions, including coordinating more than 2,000 titles annually for review by choral directors. Through these efforts and his unwavering commitment to customer service, Carollo has become a trusted resource for music educators across Texas, building lasting relationships through his expertise, reliability, and personal approach to service.
“Anthony’s amazing work ethic and genuine care for the Texas music community does Pepper proud,” said Kathy Fernandes, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at J.W. Pepper. “His colleagues are so very happy to see his earnest desire for the success of music teachers and students be recognized. Thank you, TCDA, and well done for extending this honor to him.”
Carollo will be honored during the TCDA Awards Ceremony and Convocation on July 16 in San Antonio, Texas.
