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Exton, PA – J.W. Pepper is excited to announce Nick Buddock has been named Vice President of Operations. In his new role, he will provide corporate executive leadership over Pepper’s…

(Denise Collins and Melinda Smith) Liverpool, NY – In recognition of the work J.W. Pepper has done for the New York State Band Directors Association’s Summer Conference, Denise Collins, Regional…

(L-R: Claire Edelmann, Dave Buckeyne, Ashli Rulien and Katie Nishimori) Dublin, CA – J.W. Pepper congratulates Ashli Rulien, Regional Sales Manager of Northern California, who was honored with the CMEA…

In the simplest sense, buildings are just four walls and a roof meant to house people and objects. It is what you put inside that makes all the difference. Over…

The American centennial was an exciting time for the nation. Cities and towns bustled with new industry and a brighter outlook replaced the bleak days that followed the Civil War….

Exton, PA – Today, J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of RBC Music Company, Inc., a full-service sheet music distributor. RBC Music has its own…

The world has never been as connected as it is today. Technology has advanced such that we can communicate across the globe in a matter of seconds. Social media has…

Pepper’s ePrint service is getting even better, and we can’t wait to share the improvements with our customers. Since its introduction, ePrint has grown in popularity every year, with more and more…

Education is the lifeblood of any successful society, preserving the best skills and techniques by passing them down to future generations. The music world has long benefited from passionate teachers…

You won’t see a lot of Pepper instruments out in the world these days. All told, the company only manufactured instruments for less than 30 years. During that time, however,…

Part of J.W. Pepper’s dedication to serving musicians entails providing the largest selection of sheet music in the world. While the company has long prided itself on giving musicians as many…

As graduation days approach, we know what’s really on everyone’s minds: summer vacation. And while days at the beach or camping in the woods might be the first thing you…

The advent of the Internet changed retail forever, though that fact was not immediately apparent in the early days. In the mid 1990s, when the Internet was in its infancy,…

For the generations of Pepper customers past, one of the defining features of our company has always been the Pepper Catalog. From very early on, the Catalog was a way…

Performance planning is rarely the highlight of any music director’s season. Designing your concert may be enjoyable in itself, but the stress that comes with finding the right music, keeping…

Exton PA – Glenn Burtch, President and CEO of J.W. Pepper and Son, Inc., appeared in a recent issue of the magazine Retail Merchandiser. With the company’s 140th anniversary coming…

On the field, in the stands, or on the street, the Sousaphone is one of the most recognizable instruments in the world. Now a staple of show bands and parades,…

With the end of the liturgical year approaching, so too is the oft misunderstood Feast of Christ the King.  Many Christian faiths celebrate this feast, including Catholics, Presbyterians, Anglicans, Episcopalians,…

KU will dedicate the Robert E. Foster Rehearsal Room on October 5th

My mother and grandmother were born and bred in Kentucky, something that I am most proud of.  Having a Southern heritage is something that I wear like a new suit…

Despite the fiscal challenges classical music faces in today’s changing musical landscape, I’m very grateful for the few remaining radio stations dedicated to classical and jazz. I set the tone…