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Featured Composers for 2025–2026 J.W. Pepper proudly continues its support of a vibrant and diverse community of composers through the My Score platform, a powerful tool for independent publishers that…

New Independent Publications for 2025–2026 We’re excited to share a curated selection of newly published choral compositions available through My Score, J.W. Pepper’s platform for independent publishers. These works highlight the artistry, innovation,…

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…

At the intersection of artistry and science, Canadian clarinetist and researcher Dr. Christine Carter is reshaping how musicians approach performance and practice. Drawing on her background in cognitive and sports…

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…

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…

Stay updated on new blogs, videos, product launches, and valuable DJ curriculum resources—click this link:   Enrich – Extend – Engage – Encourage Why Start to DJ? Are you looking…

Directors’ Vote: The Results Are In! The Most Popular 2024–2025 Editors’ Choice Selections For years, music directors and performers have relied on Editors’ Choice – our annual list of the…

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,…

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…

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…

Week in and week out, worship leaders are given the holy and at times frustrating responsibility of helping God’s people encounter God through music within the rhythm of worship. Our…

J.W. Pepper’s 150th Anniversary Scholarships Inspire Students to Teach Music Nationwide J.W. Pepper is celebrating its 150-year journey supporting music education by offering the J.W. Pepper 150th Anniversary Scholarship Program….

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…

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…

Like many middle and high school band directors, Julie Duty found out the hard way that she was ill-equipped to serve students with disabilities. After scouring for resources and assistance…

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…

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,…

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…