Author: Kathy Fernandes

Busy busy busy busy… stop, catch breath… busy busy busy… The rhythm of life in music ministry can feel like it runs to the soundtrack of “Pick a Little, Talk…

Exton, PA – January 22, 2024.  J.W. Pepper is proud to be a marquis sponsor of the stunning new documentary Choral Singing in America: Nurturing the Country’s Soul. The film,…

These are exceptional times. Schools across the U.S. are working to overcome enormous challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Music educators have the opportunity to be an integral part of…

Pepper offers grants to diverse array of composer non-profit groups.

J.W. Pepper announced today a plan to realign its sales teams to best meet the current and future needs of music educators across the US. As an omni-channel marketer, Pepper serves…

The Pepper team has had the opportunity to interview many amazing musicians about their careers. We’ve rolled up some of our favorite clips about different career paths in music. These videos would…

*April 3 Update: Pepper has worked with music publishers to provide a way to share music you purchased with your ensemble members for free online viewing through December 31st. Thanks…

Music directors are busy people.  One of our great joys at Cut Time is getting to know directors and learning about their programs.  Here are 10 things directors say help them have a more successful school year: 1. Eliminate surprise.  Set calendar reminders to prepare for upcoming  concerts and other events. Work a little bit ahead to avoid compounded stress around performance time.

Does your band want to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy? Pepper and Manhattan Beach Music have teamed up to provide free music for your band so you can host your…

We’re happy to announce My Score, an exciting new service that helps composers make their music available for sale through the Pepper network!

Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir 3 has proven yet again choral singing’s unique ability to form a bond between people the world over.  Singers from 72 countries joined the online choir in this latest…

Mark January 8, 2012 on your calendar! It’s time to show our appreciation to church musicians everywhere!  Join people nationwide in thanking the good folks in your church who share their musical talents with you…

We don’t often write about our own folks in our blog, but in this case, we’ll make an exception. This spring, we lost a pillar of our company with the passing…

Concert etiquette is important as it shows respect for performers and fellow audience members alike. Musicians who pursue their craft in earnest grow to appreciate the hard work and just…