THE J. W. PEPPER BLOG | DELIVERING MUSIC SINCE 1876

THE J. W. PEPPER BLOG | DELIVERING MUSIC SINCE 1876

THE J. W. PEPPER BLOG | DELIVERING MUSIC SINCE 1876

October 31, 2023 by jwpepper

“Compose Like a Girl”: Celebrating and Empowering Women Composers

Jocelyn Hagen’s new composer series and accompanying podcast, “Compose Like a Girl,” offers a fresh perspective on the world of composition and women’s voices in music. In this exclusive interview, we delve into the heart of the podcast and its mission of amplifying the voices of women composers.

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October 31, 2023 by Julia Anderson

Company Choirs Revitalize Workplace Culture

Singing in a group is accessible to everyone, improves mood, has proven health benefits, and builds community. Learn about the benefits of company choirs in the workplace!

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August 16, 2023 by Julia Anderson

Preparing the Body for Marching Band with Vincent E. Thomas

Vincent E. Thomas is a professional choreographer and Professor of Dance at Maryland’s Towson University with extensive drum corps and color guard experience. Last month, our team visited Towson to meet Vincent and see his techniques in action.

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March 15, 2023 by jwpepper

An Interview with Richard Saucedo

Richard Saucedo is an internationally renowned composer, arranger, adjudicator, keynote speaker, guest conductor, and clinician. He has written numerous acclaimed pieces of music for marching band, concert band, choir, and orchestra, and he served as a music educator in Carmel, Indiana for decades.

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20+ Surefire Ways to Warm Up Your Choir

Choral / Vocal Jennifer Moorhatch - 5
What types of vocal warm-ups do you use for your choir rehearsals? The answer to this question can take on myriad forms depending on...
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Vocal Belting 101: How to Help Your Students Use Their Full Voice

Choral / Vocal jwpepper - 1
When I was an undergrad, I was told that belting would ruin my voice. I shunned the music I loved and focused solely on...
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Our Top 10 Basic Library Titles for Concert Band, Choir, and Orchestra

Featured Julia Anderson - 6
No matter what type of ensemble you lead, choosing repertoire can be a major challenge. You don’t want to bore your students with music...
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Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs & Learning Disabilities

Music Education Mary Rogelstad - 2
Dr. Alice Hammel remembers when Vinnie started school. He had frequent outbursts and struggled throughout most of his elementary school years; eventually, he was...
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How to Establish Classroom Routines and Why

Music Education Julia Anderson - 0
Picture a successful band, orchestra, or choir rehearsal. Students have their instruments and music at the ready and are focused on the conductor. They...
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16 New & Powerful Choral Songs to Help Students During Hard Times

Choral / Vocal Mary Rogelstad - 0
Choral Music has always had the ability to inspire and heal wounds, and now many songs are taking on a new meaning as teachers...
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