Choral / Vocal

For years, music directors and performers have relied on Editors’ Choice – our annual list of the best-of-the-best new selections for the season – to narrow down their search for…

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…

First-Time Editors’ Choice Honorees: Choral Composers  Each year, we’re proud to bring you the very best new music for every ensemble. Our team listens to thousands of selections from a…

Celebrate the magic of autumn with 12 brand-new Editors’ Choice selections—including some of our choral team’s favorite standout pieces of the season! From crisp fall mornings to spooky Halloween nights,…

The fall season can be a great time to get your choir performing in your school and community. Whether you plan a full concert or take your choir to participate…

J.W. Pepper is proud to support a wide and diverse community of composers through the My Score platform—a resource for independent publishers that empowers individuals to share their original works…

The concert’s over, the applause has faded, and the music stands are getting packed away. But for many music educators, the school year isn’t done just yet. You’ve got a…

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re honoring women composers both past and present. We asked five accomplished women composers about other women in music who have influenced their careers…

Discover 10 choral selections that beautifully capture the themes of peace and unity, ideal for inspiring young voices. Whether you’re teaching elementary, middle, or high school students, these pieces offer…

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…

Finding the perfect music for your Lent services can be a challenge—especially with everything else on your plate as a choir director. From planning rehearsals and concerts to juggling tech…

Planning Easter services can be a challenge, but finding the right music doesn’t have to be! At J.W. Pepper, we’re here to help with 10 BRAND-NEW Editors’ Choice anthems for…

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…

Join us at J.W. Pepper as we showcase 10 amazing new Editors’ Choice concert and festival selections for the 2025 midyear season! These standout works, handpicked by our editorial team,…

Finding the perfect repertoire for your middle school choir doesn’t have to be stressful! Join us at J.W. Pepper as we showcase 12 BRAND NEW Editors’ Choice selections for the…

We’re shining a spotlight on one of the best resources directors can use for finding music at Pepper: the J.W. Pepper Basic Library. While shopping on our site, if you…

Everyone loves a Christmas song! Here are 10 brand-new Editors’ Choice choral Christmas selections to inspire your choirs. There are so many great new Christmas, holiday, and winter songs this…

We’re excited to present 10 brand-new holiday selections—including a few collections—tailored to elementary students from our Editors’ Choice 2024 library. Every year, our editors strive to provide you with outstanding…

Whether a new or veteran choral director, one of the most important jobs you will face is choosing repertoire for your ensembles. With so many options available, and without knowing…

Brand new for 2024! Christmas is a special time for your singers and congregation, filled with cherished memories of classic carols and the thrill of introducing new anthems. These 10…

First-Time Editors’ Choice Honorees: Choral Composers  Each year, we’re proud to bring you the very best new music for every ensemble. Our team listens to hundreds of selections from a…