When composer Elizabeth Alexander first experienced choral music, what she heard on stage was predominantly classical. Over the past few decades she has thrived...
Many choir directors today have fond memories of the times they
have worked on arrangements by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw. Who could help but
admire...
Composers have many considerations when creating pieces for student ensembles. Among other things, they have to ensure their works have the right balance of...
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, composer John Mackey grew up without formal music lessons.
Though his mother played the flute and the family owned a piano,...
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Quietly, in places ranging from convents to conservatories to farms, extraordinary women have written innovative music without the benefit of fame....
Among the great 20th century composers, Leonard Bernstein stands out as having impacted perhaps the widest range of musical styles. His works can be...
A prolific composer of choral music, Andy Beck has written hundreds of works, vocal resource books, and children’s musicals. Among his most famous works...
Composer Brian Balmages’ sheet music can be found in music rooms across the nation. He has written music for every skill level from very easy to advanced....
No discussion of sacred and church choral music is complete without including the works of composer Joel Raney. Raney’s contribution to sacred music is...
Wynn-Anne Rossi is known to the music world as a talented pianist, dynamic composer, and dedicated music educator. Throughout her life, she has combined...
Joseph Martin is one of the most influential composers in sacred music today. His music has graced countless congregations and led many to consider with...
When you hear the name John Rutter, your mind automatically jumps to the thought of Christmas music. What makes Rutter's name so synonymous with Christmas? We...
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with John Rutter and discuss his forthcoming Anniversary Editions series, published by Oxford University Press and...
On April 25, 2013 we welcomed Alec Harris from GIA Publications to our Pennsylvania office. Alec presented GIA’s new choral releases, which included two...
We're happy to announce My Score, an exciting new service that helps composers make their music available for sale through the Pepper network!
My Score leverages...
Looking back on my high school and college percussion studies, I recall working through many of Garwood Whaley’s books. I particularly liked working with Recital...
Sean O’Loughlin is a rising name in the music world. His music is characterized by vibrant rhythms, passionate melodies, and colorful scoring.
Commissions and conducting...
As a J.W. Pepper choral editor who is also a composer, I’d like to share some of my observations about self-publishing.
Self-publishers have been around for...
Larry Clark's pieces have been performed internationally and appear on numerous contest/festival lists. He is an ASCAP award-winning composer with over 200 titles in...
A graduate of Indiana University (Bloomington), and Director of Band Publications for Hal Leonard Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Michael Sweeney has over 500 publications...
An active composer, conductor and performer, Brian Balmages' fresh style of composition has put him in high demand for his wind, brass and orchestral...
Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Robert Sheldon, Concert Band Editor for Alfred Music Publishing, and was able to gain some insight into the...
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Mary McDonald, a multi-talented musician from Knoxville, Tennessee.
In addition to her work as a composer, arranger, producer,...
