The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute was founded in 1939 by a middle school music teacher and has grown to include six divisions: Philadelphia...
When composer Elizabeth Alexander first experienced choral music, what she heard on stage was predominantly classical. Over the past few decades she has thrived...
Sight-Reading Music Practice
Now is the perfect time to work on sight-reading skills. Students can use their moments at home to strengthen their ability to...
The Pepper team has had the opportunity to interview many amazing musicians about their careers. We’ve rolled up some of our favorite clips about different...
The executive director of the National String Project Consortium (NSPC) didn’t mince words when she described the effort involved in completing an extraordinary virtual...
Internationally known for his saxophone playing and improvisational prowess, Jeff Coffin is also a composer, educator, and author. When not on stage with the...
For nearly a century, the Orff approach has been used to help children explore the world of music. This experience usually includes opportunities for...
In February, we celebrate past presidents and their contributions to our national identity. The legacies of our past leaders are played out in history...
Alex Meixner’s hands fly across his accordion when he plays crowd favorites at Oktoberfest celebrations across the country. The talented musician, who is known...
In an age where it seems easy to make an amateur recording with electronic devices, the process of collaborating on a professionally produced choral album...
Over a period of two years, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has strengthened its partnership with an exciting program that is building...
The harpsichord holds an important place in music history. Its unique sound is instantly recognizable, flavoring the works of countless composers from the Renaissance,...
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...
In March, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and music associations across the nation celebrate Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM). It is...
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...
On September 10, 2015, Pepper welcomed world-renowned saxophonist David Liebman, the latest music legend to take part in our Jazz with Pepper master class...
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...
Sharon Burch has always been passionate about music education, especially for elementary-age students. From a young age, she loved music and wanted to bring...
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...
On Wednesday, February 11th, the Jazz With Pepper series continued with a visit from guitar legend Pat Martino. Eager musicians of all ages filled the...
Recently, Pepper had the privilege to speak with Debra Reilly, a 2015 Grammy nominee for the Music Educator Award. Ms. Reilly teaches and directs the string programs for Springhouse and Orefield...
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...
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 3 has proven yet again choral singing's unique ability to form a bond between people the world over. Singers from 72 countries...
I know what you're thinking. How can one scientifically analyze a concept that, by its very nature, is capricious and unpredictable? Dr. Charles Limb,...
