Choral / Vocal

Whether for ensembles, general music classes, or elective courses, effective substitute plans for the music classroom are key to a successful school year. Illness or unexpected absences are inevitable for…

Vox vibe Greg Gilpin – Alfred Music Publishing Following up on Gilpin’s Vox, here’s another flexible, fun-to-sing original piece with so many uses! Set up as rondo, this perfect opener is part warm-up,…

What’s the upside of being a church choral director in July when there’s a heat dome melting the sidewalks? It’s Christmas in July! Plan your Christmas and Advent music selections…

These new general anthems for adult choir are perfect for use throughout the church year and invaluable additions to your music library. These pieces are all Editors’ Choice selections, curated…

Fall concerts and programming are becoming increasingly popular, with many instrumental ensembles participating in school and community events throughout the season. It’s also a great choice for your school or…

Does your choir have a Halloween concert or event? If not, this list of 13 spooky songs might inspire you to start one. We have the perfect Halloween music for…

J.W. Pepper sat down for an interview with Erin Guinup, the founding Executive and Artistic Director of the Tacoma Refugee Choir. TRC is a non-auditioned choir for refugees, immigrants, and…

As Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti once said, “The better voice doesn’t mean being a better singer.” Renowned vocal coach and teacher James R. Wigginton doubles down on this sentiment…

Easter anthems are part of a long and rich tradition of choral music. Whether you’re planning selections to perform on Palm Sunday or during Holy Week or you’re searching for…

Make Your Next Concert Pop! J.W. Pepper’s Latest Pop Picks for Upcoming Concerts  Some of the coolest new arrangements for concert band, string orchestra, and choir are coming directly from…

Did you know yoga can help you become a better singer? Yoga involves focusing on aligning the body and paying attention to the breath, both of which are required for…

When we were members of a school music program, we most likely participated in an honors festival, an adjudication or competition of some sort, or we were treated to an…

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,…

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,…

The past three years have seen an unprecedented shift in the corporate world. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone who could work from home did so in…

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 wide range of publishers in order…

Our team is always working to make directors’ jobs easier: we do everything possible to simplify the process of choosing repertoire, so you can spend less time shopping and more…

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…

Competitive show choirs rehearse and perform productions that feature songs with a common thread, outstanding soloists, costumes, choreography, and an overall “wow” factor. Whether you have a show choir, are…

Delight students and wow audiences with educationally valuable pop music that’s fun both to play and to hear!  For choir, we’re featuring 10 new vocal jazz, stage & screen, and…

Contest and festival season is coming soon! Prepare for coming performances with seven well-written and educationally valuable titles for concert band, 10 for treble choir, and seven for orchestra.  All…