Band

When the temperatures drop and the first snowflakes begin to fall, music teachers everywhere begin to feel the pressure of the upcoming winter concert season. The annual winter concert is…

Looking for the perfect music for your fall concert programs? Today at J.W. Pepper, we’re sharing fresh and inspiring selections for concert bands and wind ensembles. From accessible pieces for…

Blending traditional choral singing with modern band elements can breathe new life into your program, engaging students with contemporary styles and instrumentation. Modern band, with its focus on rhythm section…

Celebrating Mardi Gras with school music programs is a joyful and enriching experience that brings together music, culture, and fun. For jazz bands and concert bands, it’s an opportunity to…

It’s contest and festival season! Whether you’re taking your ensemble to an adjudicated festival for the first time or have done so for years, our insider advice is sure to…

Today we’re delving into one of the most valuable resources we offer for band directors: the J.W. Pepper Basic Library. Every concert band selection featured in this video has earned…

We’re excited to introduce five brand-new Halloween works for your concert band. These pieces are designed to give your audience a good scare—without being scary at all for you or…

At J.W. Pepper, we’re thrilled to share some fantastic 2024 Editors’ Choice selections for your concert band programs this Christmas. The holiday season seems to arrive quicker each year, and…

Editors’ Choice, one of our flagship services, represents the very best new music for every ensemble. The J.W. Pepper staff reviews hundreds of selections from a broad range of publishers,…

Fanfares are some of the most engaging and musically rewarding works to play. With powerful intros, heroic melodies, bright brass hits and,sweeping wooodwind lines, these pieces are great for kicking…

Here at J.W. Pepper, we’re always looking for stories about sheet music—and this one is particularly special! In 2022, musician, composer, and arranger Bob Curnow celebrated his 80th birthday and…