jwpepper1876The Lenten season is approaching with Palm Sunday and Holy Week soon to follow. Whether you are planning ahead or searching for a last-minute addition to Sunday services, we have the perfect adult choir pieces for the season. All of these are Editors' Choice selections, so you know you are browsing the best of the best.
We're featuring our favorite Palm Sunday and Holy Week anthems for adult choirs—some selections include optional parts for children's voices, instruments, or even handbells! Follow Christ's story as we share these moving works; these anthem selections begin with the triumph of Christ arriving in Jerusalem to the waving of palms and continue on the journey from Jerusalem to the cross.
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Anthems for Palm Sunday and Holy Week 2024jwpepper18762024-02-07 | The Lenten season is approaching with Palm Sunday and Holy Week soon to follow. Whether you are planning ahead or searching for a last-minute addition to Sunday services, we have the perfect adult choir pieces for the season. All of these are Editors' Choice selections, so you know you are browsing the best of the best.
We're featuring our favorite Palm Sunday and Holy Week anthems for adult choirs—some selections include optional parts for children's voices, instruments, or even handbells! Follow Christ's story as we share these moving works; these anthem selections begin with the triumph of Christ arriving in Jerusalem to the waving of palms and continue on the journey from Jerusalem to the cross.
Shop New Editors' Choice Lent and Easter Anthems: bit.ly/3HPvJ29
#choralmusic #sacred #lentTacoma Refugee Choir, A Welcoming Space for All - Interview with Erin Guinupjwpepper18762024-03-28 | 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 friends seeking belonging within a new community. Based in Tacoma, Washington, the organization is committed to creating safe spaces for authentic expression and healing through music, song, and dance. In its first eight years, the choir has welcomed over 800 members from 70+ countries and performed for over 50,000 people at community, educational, and government events, including the National ACDA Conference in 2023. In this interview, Erin shares stories about the impact of the choir, how she approaches music selection, effective rehearsal techniques, and more.
0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Welcome, Erin Guinup 3:21 - Mission Statement of the Tacoma Refugee Choir 4:14 - What impact has the choir had on its singers? 6:13 - How do you go about choosing music? 7:54 - Learning by rote 9:23 - Have you considered publishing? 11:09 - Tell us about the symposium you are hosting 13:50 - How do you measure the success of the choir? 17:18 - What traditional choir rehearsal techniques do you apply? 19:47 - How do you incorporate instruments? 21:05 - How do you prepare for performances? 22:31 - Can you tell us a favorite moment with the choir? 23:21 - Tell us about your music videos 24:21 - How can we get in touch with TRC? 24:42 - Thank you, Erin, for joining us! SUBSCRIBE!
#choir #community #refugeesMini Masterclass for Solo Singers #5 - Aura Leejwpepper18762024-03-25 | Join noted vocal coach James Wigginton in this “mini masterclass” as he gives great tips and tricks to improve your solo singing. In addition to his teaching at Belmont University and Vocal Edge, Mr. Wigginton continues to coach over 250 artists/vocalists in his Music Row and Springfield, MA studios. His coaching students have included nationally known commercial and classical vocal artists such as Luke Combs, Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line), Brett Eldredge, Keith Urban, Jessica Andrews, Trenna Barnes, Diane Stacio (San Francisco Lyric Opera), and more. In this episode, Mr. Wigginton coaches singer Tucker Bruinsma on “Aura Lee” from the bestselling Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Collection.
Adding pop repertoire to your concert program is a great way to get your students practicing and audiences toe-tapping!
Today we will explore 8 different pop hits and medleys arranged for concert band. These easy-level arrangements will keep your students having fun and feeling confident while they work on important musical skills like triplet rhythms and chromaticism.
The Lenten season is approaching with Palm Sunday and Holy Week soon to follow. Whether you are planning ahead or searching for a last-minute addition to Sunday services, we have the perfect adult choir pieces for the season. All of these are Editors' Choice selections, so you know you are browsing the best of the best.
We're featuring our favorite Palm Sunday and Holy Week anthems for adult choirs—some selections include optional parts for children's voices, instruments, or even handbells! Follow Christ's story as we share these moving works; these anthem selections begin with the triumph of Christ arriving in Jerusalem to the waving of palms and continue on the journey from Jerusalem to the cross.
Shop New Editors' Choice Lent and Easter Anthems: bit.ly/3HPvJ29
Though Lent has only just begun, Easter will be here before we know it. So, now is a great time to discover new anthems for your Easter services!
Our editors reviewed our extensive Easter offerings and have chosen to highlight these nine beautiful SATB anthems, all new for 2024. These nine works come from the top publishers of Christian choral music—they will be a joy for your choir to sing and a powerful worship experience on Easter morning.
Whether you are planning a concert of pop tunes or just looking to add flair to your spring program, we have the music for you!
Check out these 10 brand-new arrangements of chart-topping songs and hits from your favorite movies. These titles are 2023–2024 midyear Editors' Choice selections, so you know you're programming the best of the best.
Add flair to your spring concert by programming pop tunes your students and audiences will love! These 2024 releases have translated into high-quality orchestral arrangements—your students will have so much fun playing, they might not even realize they're improving their rhythm and bowing skills.
Today we will be featuring 5 of these new-for-2024 pop arrangements including hits from "Barbie" and "Wonka."
#sheetmusic #orchestra #popmusicMini Masterclass for Solo Singers #4 - Battle Hymn of the Republicjwpepper18762024-03-15 | Join noted vocal coach James Wigginton in this “mini masterclass” as he gives great tips and tricks to improve your solo singing. In addition to his teaching at Belmont University and Vocal Edge, Mr. Wigginton continues to coach over 250 artists/vocalists in his Music Row and Springfield, MA studios. His coaching students have included nationally known commercial and classical vocal artists such as Luke Combs, Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line), Brett Eldredge, Keith Urban, Jessica Andrews, Trenna Barnes, Diane Stacio (San Francisco Lyric Opera), and more. In this episode, Mr. Wigginton coaches singer Robert Montano on “Battle Hymn of the Republic” from the bestselling Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Collection.
Shop Jubilate Music Group Selections jwpepper.com/sheet-music/search.jsp?redirect=new-jubilate-music&sort=totalUnits&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how-tos-jubilate-vocal-masterclass-4-2024Mini Masterclass for Solo Singers #3 - Safe Within Your Armsjwpepper18762024-03-10 | Join noted vocal coach James Wigginton in this “mini masterclass” as he gives great tips and tricks to improve your solo singing. In addition to his teaching at Belmont University and Vocal Edge, Mr. Wigginton continues to coach over 250 artists/vocalists in his Music Row and Springfield, MA studios. His coaching students have included nationally known commercial and classical vocal artists such as Luke Combs, Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line), Brett Eldredge, Keith Urban, Jessica Andrews, Trenna Barnes, Diane Stacio (San Francisco Lyric Opera), and more. In this episode, Mr. Wigginton coaches singer Robert Montano on “Safe Within Your Arms” from the bestselling Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Collection.
Shop Jubilate Music Group Selections jwpepper.com/sheet-music/search.jsp?redirect=new-jubilate-music&sort=totalUnits&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how-tos-jubilate-vocal-masterclass-3-2024Mini Masterclass for Solo Singers #2 – Joshua Fit the Battle of Jerichojwpepper18762024-03-02 | Join noted vocal coach James Wigginton in this “mini masterclass” as he gives great tips and tricks to improve your solo singing. In addition to his teaching at Belmont University and Vocal Edge, Mr. Wigginton continues to coach over 250 artists/vocalists in his Music Row and Springfield, MA studios. His coaching students have included nationally known commercial and classical vocal artists such as Luke Combs, Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line), Brett Eldredge, Keith Urban, Jessica Andrews, Trenna Barnes, Diane Stacio (San Francisco Lyric Opera), and more. In this episode, Mr. Wigginton coaches singer Tucker Bruinsma on “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” from the bestselling Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Collection.
Add flair to your spring concert by programming pop tunes your students and audiences will love! These 2024 releases have translated into high-quality orchestral arrangements—your students will have so much fun playing, they might not even realize they're improving their rhythm and bowing skills.
Today we will be featuring 5 of these new-for-2024 pop arrangements including hits from "Barbie" and "Wonka."
#sheetmusic #orchestra #popmusicMini Masterclass for Solo Singers #1 – The Huron Carol – The Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Collectionjwpepper18762024-02-24 | Join noted vocal coach James Wigginton in this “mini masterclass” as he gives great tips and tricks to improve your solo singing. In addition to his teaching at Belmont University and Vocal Edge, Mr. Wigginton continues to coach over 250 artists/vocalists in his Music Row and Springfield, MA studios. His coaching students have included nationally known commercial and classical vocal artists such as Luke Combs, Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line), Brett Eldredge, Keith Urban, Jessica Andrews, Trenna Barnes, Diane Stacio (San Francisco Lyric Opera), and more. In this episode, Mr. Wigginton coaches singer Robert Montano on “The Huron Carol” from the bestselling Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Collection.
Whether you are planning a concert of pop tunes or just looking to add flair to your spring program, we have the music for you!
Check out these 10 brand-new arrangements of chart-topping songs and hits from your favorite movies. These titles are 2023–2024 midyear Editors' Choice selections, so you know you're programming the best of the best.
Though Lent has only just begun, Easter will be here before we know it. So, now is a great time to discover new anthems for your Easter services!
Our editors reviewed our extensive Easter offerings and have chosen to highlight these nine beautiful SATB anthems, all new for 2024. These nine works come from the top publishers of Christian choral music—they will be a joy for your choir to sing and a powerful worship experience on Easter morning.
Adding pop repertoire to your concert program is a great way to get your students practicing and audiences toe-tapping!
Today we will explore 8 different pop hits and medleys arranged for concert band. These easy-level arrangements will keep your students having fun and feeling confident while they work on important musical skills like triplet rhythms and chromaticism.
Depending on the state of a director's music program, directors need to budget for a wide variety of higher-priced items throughout their careers. They could be adding new equipment and resources to their building or curriculum, they could be replacing outdated or damaged items, they could be outfitting a brand-new school, building, music room, or performance space. We want to share with you a breakdown of five major categories that directors may encounter and have to plan a budget around
Time Stamps Intro - 0:00 Set Up Your Space - 1:37 It's Playtime! - 6:15 Music Folders Made to Last - 9:20 Make Your Music Heard - 10:31 Start Off on the (Left) Foot - 11:52 Wrap-Up... and Subscribe! - 12:52
#budgetplanning #musiceducation #musicNew 2023 Liturgical Christmas Anthemsjwpepper18762023-11-01 | Finding high-quality liturgical anthems can be challenging, and the J.W. Pepper team is here to help you discover music that works for your choir and congregation! In this video, we’re featuring seven of this year’s very best new titles that adult church choirs can sing during Advent and Christmas services. All the anthems on this list are part of our Editors’ Choice library—we’ve included a variety of publishers and composers: well-known masters along with several promising up-and-coming names. Use the links below to shop each of these selections.
There are excellent options here for every choir: we’ve included a wide range of difficulty levels and voicings. If you’re looking for fresh new takes on familiar favorites, this is the list for you! Use the links below to see each selection on the J.W. Pepper site and shop more traditional anthems for adult singers.
Shop more traditional anthems for adult singers: jwpepper.com/sheet-music/search.jsp?redirect=christmas-church-choir-music&pageview=grid-view&editorsChoiceFlag=true?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=product-new-christmas-advent-2023Contemporary Christmas Anthem Choices for 2023jwpepper18762023-11-01 | Advent and Christmas are among the most special times of the church year, and we’re here to help you make them even more joyful with new modern and contemporary anthems for adult choir! These standout selections are all part of our prestigious Editors’ Choice collection—we’ve included original compositions along with fresh takes on familiar favorites. There are a wide variety of publishers, composers, and arrangers represented, so you’re sure to find a few titles on this list to add to your music library. Use the links below to shop and don’t forget to subscribe!
This list features titles for every choir, including a variety of difficulty levels and voicings. The selections here come from top composers and arrangers, including Mary McDonald, Joseph M. Martin, and many more. Use the links below to shop the titles on this list and many more—and make sure to subscribe for more helpful content!
For instrumentalists and color guard members alike, the physical components of rehearsing and performing a field show are intense. Within the last 20 years, concepts and show designs in the competitive marching arts have advanced at an astonishing speed, as have the demands placed on performers’ bodies. In order to ensure that their ensembles move and play together safely and effectively, directors should prioritize physical conditioning, including warm-ups: preparing to move is as essential as preparing to play.
Vincent E. Thomas is a professional dancer, choreographer, and professor at Towson University who has worked with many high-level drum corps and indoor color guards. We spoke with him about Ready-Set-Move, a workshop he offers for bands and directors, and techniques marching ensembles can practice in order to both avoid injury and refine the ways that performers move.
#wellness #wellnessjourney #marchingband
Introduction - 0:00 Musicians' wellness resources from J.W. Pepper - 0:30 The physical demands of marching band - 0:48 Who is Vincent E. Thomas? - 1:35 What Vincent E. Thomas is sharing with us - 2:18 About the Ready-Set-Move workshop - 2:45 What inspired the creation of Ready-Set-Move - 3:35 The value of Ready-Set-Move - 4:14 An important question for band directors - 5:05 Suggestions for the first day of band camp - 5:50 The Body-Scale Warm-Up - 6:53 About BrainDance - 8:02 The eight components of BrainDance - 9:00 Technique practice and dance/ballet vocabulary - 10:16 Focusing on action rather than technical terms - 12:50 Improvisation, show prompts, and refining movement - 13:24 Cooldown: thanking the body - 14:14 A key takeaway for directors - 14:56 Wrap-up and subscribe - 15:28Musicians: Feeling Pain? Try These Strategiesjwpepper18762023-08-04 | J.W. Pepper Musicians' Wellness Page: jwpepper.com/wellness?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how-tos-wellness-jeff-coffin Sheet Music from Jeff Coffin: jwpepper.com/sheet-music/jeff-coffin-sheet-music.list?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how-tos-wellness-jeff-coffin
While performing and teaching music is intensely rewarding, it can also be intensely demanding. J.W. Pepper is featuring a series of interviews with music professionals focused on wellness: how musicians can best take care of themselves and model healthy habits to their students. Go to our musicians' wellness page to learn more and see our curated collection of resources, including videos, articles, and products.
This interview features Dave Matthews Band saxophonist Jeff Coffin and his partner, holistic therapist Ryoko Suzuki. We discuss mental and physical wellness strategies for musicians with a focus on woodwind players and music educators. Highlights include ways to avoid injury, poses and stretches that help with posture and full-body alignment, Jeff’s pre-performance ritual, and the ways in which Jeff takes the time to connect with his students.
Hearing protection is a must-have for every musician—and excellent equipment is available for every budget!
This video provides an overview of 10 sets of high-quality musicians’ earplugs and headphones that we sell at J.W. Pepper, including budget, mid-range, and high-end options.
J.W. Pepper is working to provide our customers with an assortment of resources dedicated to physical and mental health for everyone who makes music. Go to jwpepper.com/wellness to learn more and explore our curated collection of products and resources, including an interview with an audiologist that’s all about how musicians can avoid hearing loss.
Watch Dr. Palmer from the University of Pittsburgh discuss sound-related hearing loss - youtu.be/O7Cyjs4tEZY
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Intro - 0:00 Pepper cares about how you feel! - 0:07 Dr. Palmer from the University of Pittsburgh - 00:33 Cotton balls are better than nothing—we have you covered! - 1:07 BUDGET hearing protection options - 1:44 MID-RANGE hearing protection options - 2:34 DRUMMER'S favorites - 3:28 HIGH-END hearing protection options - 4:31 Wrap-up and subscribe! - 6:22From an Expert: The 8 Dimensions of Musicians Wellnessjwpepper18762023-05-31 | At jwpepper.com/wellness, we’re featuring a variety of resources—including products, articles, and videos—related to both physical and mental health for woodwind, brass, and string players as well as vocalists. Go to that page and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more!
In this interview, we discuss the eight dimensions of wellness, what a healthy musician looks like, and much more with flutist, composer, and educator Chloe Upshaw. There are many helpful tips and strategies for all musicians featured here, including ways to address music performance anxiety, tips for challenging negative thinking patterns and reducing tension, mindfulness techniques, and much more.What Every Musician Needs to Know from a World-Class Violinistjwpepper18762023-05-24 | J.W. Pepper has always been dedicated to serving musicians and directors in every way possible, and we’re working to provide you with an assortment of resources dedicated to physical and mental health for wind players, string players, and other musicians. Go to jwpepper.com/wellness to learn more and see the full collection of products, articles, and videos!
In this interview, we speak with Philadelphia Orchestra concertmaster David Kim about his pre-performance routine, the importance of reinforcing good habits, and best practices for rosining your bow. David also discusses strategies for coping with pressure and criticism and ways to create work-life balance and avoid burnout.The MOST MISUNDERSTOOD Part of Being a Musicianjwpepper18762023-05-17 | Check out our page for Musician Wellness jwpepper.com/wellness?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=hearing-catherine-palmer
Playing (or singing) in tune, balancing within your section, listening across the ensemble: each of these essential skills relies on the ears, and yet hearing protection for musicians is often misunderstood or overlooked entirely.
We traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to speak with audiologist Dr. Catherine Palmer, who has years of experience working with musicians, about how to prevent hearing loss and tinnitus, common misconceptions related to hearing loss, and much more. We also spoke with Dr. Brad Townsend, Director of Bands at the University of Pittsburgh, who partners with Dr. Palmer and the university’s Department of Communication Science and Disorders to ensure that all band members are supplied with hearing protection.
We hope that you find the insights in this video helpful! Make sure to visit J.W. Pepper’s new Musicians’ Wellness page at jwpepper.com/wellness for more interviews with experts along with products and resources that promote musicians’ physical and mental health.
Time Stamps: Intro - 0:00 Check out jwpepper.com/wellness - 00:45 Dr. Catherine Palmer - 1:43 The most common kind of hearing loss - 2:19 What is tinnitus? - 3:37 A common misconception - 4:47 Any pitched sound can damage hearing - 5:42 Musicians are a highly exposed group - 7:19 Sound meter app - 7:44 Hearing protection - 8:26 Charts that demonstrate how quickly damage can occur - 10:18 MUSIC IS NOT DANGEROUS—just be safe! - 11:35 Brad Townsend, marching band director at the University of Pittsburgh - 12:00 A free resource for schools - 13:04 Wrap-up and subscribe - 14:28Jazz Legend Donates 1,000+ Big Band Charts to Pennsylvania Schooljwpepper18762023-04-12 | Shop Bob Curnow at JW Pepper! - jwpepper.com/sheet-music/search.jsp?setStickyDepartment=true&suggested=&departmentDescriptions=&keywords=Bob+Curnow
Accomplished composer, arranger, and educator Bob Curnow founded Sierra Music Publications in 1976 to help jazz bands gain access to high-quality big band music, including standards from jazz legends including Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Pat Metheny, and many others.
A talented trombonist and member of the Hall of Fame of the International Association for Jazz Education, his accomplishments throughout the 1960s and 1970s include touring with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, producing over 30 LPs for Kenton’s Creative World Records, and directing the McDonald’s Big Band.
Bob Curnow is a graduate of West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania. To celebrate his 80th birthday and preserve his musical legacy, Bob and his wife, Darlene, have donated his entire sheet music library to West Chester’s Wells School of Music for students to perform, study, and enjoy. We’re featuring footage from Bob’s interview with Wells’ Director of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Ragonese, along with information about the Curnows’ gift and its impact.
Intro - 0:00 Bob Curnow's background - 00:41 Why we made this video - 1:31 Link to West Chester's full Bob Curnow celebration video - 2:00 Music from Sierra Music Publications is available from J.W. Pepper - 2:20 Extended interview footage with Bob and Jonathan Ragonese - 2:38 Details and the impact of Bob's gift, from Dr. Christopher Hanning - 6:19 Preserving a legacy - 7:16 The value of Bob's gift, from Jonathan Ragonese - 8:25 More extended footage: Bob's background in music education - 8:58 Bob's involvement with the McDonald's All-American High School Big Band - 11:12 A WCU alum giving back and inspiring others - 12:45 The main wish for this gift: It's NOT an archive! - 13:56 New music from Bob Curnow! - 14:41 Thank you, WCU and Bob Curnow! - 14:57 Wrap-up and subscribe - 15:54Exploring Front Ensemble Tech with Chad Kohlerjwpepper18762023-03-13 | J.W. Pepper’s creative team traveled to Indiana to spend time with the Fishers High School Marching Tiger Band, widely recognized as one of the best high school marching bands in the country.
Marching Tiger Band director Chad Kohler takes us through many of the technicalities that go into running the front ensemble—a full complement of 20 percussionists—including how to amplify each instrument, hook up equipment, and choose electronics including carts, mixers, and wireless microphones. He also goes through several helpful tips for every front ensemble, including some words of advice for smaller bands.
Time Stamps Intro - 0:00 Awesomeness! - 0:06 Fishers High School Front Ensemble - 00:42 Faculty and Staff - 1:22 Fishers 2022 instrumentation & recognizing Jim Campbell - 2:06 Fishers 2022 show: "Chasing Starlight" - 3:12 Miking the group - 4:09 How to mic a marimba/vibraphone - 5:22 MIDI controllers & MainStage app - 7:18 Tips for smaller programs - 8:24 Three things ALL front ensembles should consider – plus one! - 9:19 Hooking up the equipment - 10:56 Hi Julia! - 11:36 Powered field speakers - 11:48 Drum set & snake hookups - 13:48 Pageantry Innovations carts - 15:30 Mixers & wireless mics - 18:36 Wrap-up & subscribe! - 20:49Getting to Know Composer and Arranger Richard Saucedojwpepper18762023-03-01 | In this segment of our interview with Richard Saucedo, Richard discusses his journey within the world of music.
From taking piano lessons as a child to composing, marching with the Cavaliers, and serving as a music educator for 31 years, his experiences have been rich and varied—and he has plenty of wisdom to share.
Intro - 0:00 Who was influential to you growing up as a composer? - 1:48 Were you a composition major in college? - 2:49 Did you march in DCI? - 4:05 What are some of your most well-known compositions? - 5:23 What are some of your most popular concert works? - 6:44 Tell us about your 30-plus years of teaching experience at Carmel High School - 8:03 Who do you write and work with now (in 2023)? - 9:00 Which drum and bugle corps do you work with? - 10:06 Discussing new works and commissions - 12:27 Tell us about your orchestral works - 13:13 Differences between composing for wind band and orchestra - 14:05 Tell us about your role as a band parent - 14:19 How has music affected your children's lives? - 16:09 Wisdom and motivation for today's teachers - 17:04Designing a Competitive Marching Band Show with Richard Saucedojwpepper18762023-03-01 | Whether you’re leading a group of 25 or 250, having a clear plan is crucial to designing a successful competitive show.
In this segment, Richard Saucedo discusses everything that goes into creating a show that will both appeal to your band and allow your students to thrive.
Intro: 0:00 What goes into designing a competitive marching band show in 2023? - 00:30 If you do go competitive, what are your goals? - 1:56 What does a design team look like? - 4:56 When does the process of creating the show begin? - 6:57 What should you consider when choosing music? - 8:02 Writing for your students and giving them the chance to be successful - 10:52 Pre-made shows are available as well - 12:09 What to know about licensing and permissions - 12:33 How critical are the parents and boosters? - 14:07 How critical is your relationship with administrators? - 15:46Composing for Wind Ensembles with Richard Saucedojwpepper18762023-03-01 | In this segment, Richard Saucedo discusses his strategies for composing and arranging for wind ensembles, including the ins and outs of his creative process.
Highlights include pacing, the value of writing music tailored to the musicians within a particular group, common pitfalls, and advice for aspiring composers and arrangers.
Intro 0:00 What are some mistakes composers or arrangers are making? - 00:11 How do you approach the pacing of a program? - 2:08 What information should directors give their arrangers? - 3:40 What does your creative process look like? - 4:35 Are there genres of music that resonate more with you than others? - 5:37 What advice would you give a young composer or arranger? - 7:08All About Competitive Show Choir with Anita Cracauerjwpepper18762023-02-17 | Across the United States and Canada, competitive show choirs take their audiences on emotional journeys with 10–20-minute productions that include several songs with a common theme, standout soloists, coordinated costumes, and impressive choreography.
We took a deep dive into the world of competitive show choir with composer, arranger, adjudicator, and ShowChoirStock founder Anita Cracauer. In this interview, Anita and J.W. Pepper choral editor Jennifer Moorhatch discuss the different types of shows, how being part of a show choir benefits students, tips for choosing music, and more. If you have a show choir or are interested in starting one, you’ll be sure to gain some valuable insights!
Intro - 0:00 About Anita Cracauer - 0:33 Welcome, Anita! - 1:29 What is a show choir? - 1:46 What is the goal of a show choir? - 3:07 Are there different types of shows? - 4:13 Examples of different types of shows - 5:16 How would you define show design? - 12:42 What is the most important principle of show design? - 13:30 After deciding on your show, what is the next step? - 15:31 Important elements of a "story show" - 16:59 How do you choose the order of the songs for your show? - 19:57 Tell us about ShowChoirStock - 25:07 Which types of groups would consider a complete show? - 27:20 The cost-saving benefits of buying a complete show - 29:10 All the things you get in a complete show kit - 30:07 Additional types of shows from ShowChoirStock - 33:39 The American Dream - complete show feature - 34:06 Clips from Auburn Varsity Singers' performance of The American Dream - 35:40 Final words from Anita - 38:55 Wrap-up and subscribe - 39:598 Iconic Danny Elfman Arrangements for Band and String Orchestrajwpepper18762023-02-01 | If you’ve watched any of Tim Burton’s most popular movies or the new hit TV show Wednesday, you’ve heard the music of Danny Elfman! This beloved composer turns 70 this year, and we’re celebrating by featuring eight of our editorial teams’ favorite arrangements of his music for both band and orchestra.
All the titles in this video would be great additions to your next spring or pops concert program, and we’ve included a wide range of difficulty levels. Students will love playing band and orchestra music they recognize while bringing Elfman’s distinctive style to life!
All 10 arrangements in this video are Editors’ Choice selections, and we’ve included vocal jazz and stage & screen as well as pop selections. There are a variety of well-known composers and arrangers represented here, and these titles are accessible to most choirs.
Distinguished composer, conductor, cellist, and clinician Katie O’Hara LaBrie has taught orchestra for 15 years. She has worked with many prominent publishers: represented on this list are Alfred Music, Carl Fischer, Wingert-Jones, Excelcia Music, and FJH. Most of these titles are relatively new, and all are J.W. Pepper Editors’ Choice selections. Grade levels range from very easy to medium.
This list is in no particular order and represents only a small sampling of Katie O’Hara LaBrie’s work. Click the link below to discover even more of her compositions on the J.W. Pepper site, and let us know which other composers or topics you’d like to see us cover in the future by leaving a comment!
In addition to ranking among our top sellers, all the fanfares in this video are Editors’ Choice selections. Grade levels range from very easy to medium, and we’ve included a wide range of composers and publishers.
This list is in no particular order and represents a only small sampling of the concert band fanfares we have available. Click the link below to discover even more excellent music on the J.W. Pepper site, and let us know if there’s a specific composer, topic, or style you’d like to see us cover in the future by leaving a comment!
This list is in no particular order and represents only a small sampling of the treble choir music we have available. Click the link below to discover even more excellent music for treble choir on the J.W. Pepper site, and let us know if there’s a specific composer, topic, or style you’d like to see us cover in the future by leaving a comment!
Are you a new teacher, or do you know a new teacher? Go to jwpepper.com/newteacher?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=new-teacher to sign up for the J.W. Pepper New Music Teacher Club and access blogs, videos, and more!10 Products You Didnt Know You Could Buy From J.W. Pepperjwpepper18762022-11-18 | J.W. Pepper is best known for being the world’s largest retailer of sheet music, but that’s not all we sell! On the Pepper site, you can find a wide range of equipment and accessories to support your music and marching arts programs. From small items like reeds and mouthpieces to marching essentials, music stands, chairs, and so much more, we have you covered! This is in no way a full list of the products we carry—go to jwpepper.com and search each of our product categories to see everything we have to offer.
‘Tis the season to program holiday band concerts! Check out this list for a diverse selection of high-quality Christmas and holiday music for concert band. Each of the eight titles in this video is brand new for the 2022 holiday season! Each is Christmas, holiday, or winter-themed, and they are all Editors’ Choice selections—meaning that they are among this year’s best new music from all publishers. We’re featuring grade levels from Very Easy to Medium and a mix of publishers and composers. There really is something here for every band!
Wrap-up – make your suggestions – subscribe! - 9:5510 Brand-New Holiday Selections for your Choir for 2022jwpepper18762022-09-09 | Choosing repertoire for choral holiday concerts can be challenging. You may have the feeling that everything worth doing has been done before, and excellent new holiday titles that offer good educational opportunities are often hard to find.J.W. Pepper is here to help! In this video, we’re featuring 10 brand-new, high-quality Christmas and holiday selections that are great choices for your choir. All the titles in this list were published in 2022 and they are all designated as Editors’ Choice, meaning that they represent the best music from all publishers. We’ve included a variety of styles and difficulty levels—there really is something here for every choir!
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Wrap-up... and subscribe! – 10:1610 String Orchestra Pieces from the J.W. Pepper Basic Libraryjwpepper18762022-09-02 | The new school year is approaching—or, depending on when you’re watching, maybe it’s already here! Regardless, these tried-and-true string orchestra concert selections are excellent choices for any group. They all come from the J.W. Pepper Basic Library, which means they’ve stood the test of time by demonstrating outstanding sales for at least five consecutive years. Our customers’ buying decisions prove the quality and dependability of each Basic Library title.
We’re featuring this list of 10 selections based on their variety of styles, composers, and publishers. Each can be performed by string orchestras of all ages. The list is not in any particular order: all of these titles are excellent!
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Wrap-up – and subscribe! – 10:0810 Concert Band Pieces for Young Bands from the J.W. Pepper Basic Libraryjwpepper18762022-08-26 | The new school year is approaching—or, depending on when you’re watching, maybe it’s already here! Regardless, these tried-and-true concert band selections are excellent choices for any group. They all come from the J.W. Pepper Basic Library, which means they’ve stood the test of time by demonstrating outstanding sales for at least five consecutive years. Our customers’ buying decisions prove the quality and dependability of each Basic Library title.
We’re featuring this list of 10 selections based on their variety of styles, composers, and publishers. Each can be performed by bands of all ages. The list is not in any particular order: all of these titles are excellent!
Intro – 0:00 What is the Pepper Basic Library? – 0:32 What does today’s concert band list cover? – 1:15
Wrap-up... and Subscribe! – 9:2610 Tried and True Selections for Your Choir from the J.W. Pepper Basic Libraryjwpepper18762022-08-19 | The new school year is approaching—or, depending on when you’re watching, maybe it’s already here! Regardless, these tried-and-true choral selections are excellent choices for any group. They all come from the J.W. Pepper Basic Library, which means they’ve stood the test of time by demonstrating outstanding sales for at least five consecutive years. Our customers’ buying decisions prove the quality and dependability of each Basic Library title.
We’re featuring this list of 10 selections based on their variety of styles, composers, and publishers. Each has multiple voicings, can be performed by choirs of all ages, and is accessible to many choirs. The list is not in any particular order: all of these titles are excellent!
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Wrap-up... and Subscribe! - 10:205 Tools for Teachers at J.W. Pepperjwpepper18762022-07-14 | Here at J.W. Pepper, we know how demanding music teachers’ jobs can be. J.W. Pepper offers a suite of resources for music teachers—most of which are free!—to help you save time, reduce stress, and make the most of your music program. From our trademark Pepper Guarantee to tools for repertoire selection, networking and professional development opportunities, and digital resources, we’re here to support you throughout your teaching career.