New Publications

This is a classic United Methodist hymn, but during my service in that church for many years, the hymn was rarely used.  If you have experienced the same, this hymn arrangement may be used by the choir to re-introduce the hymn to the congregation.  Here’s a link:  And Can It Be? | J.W. Pepper  

“One By One” by Sandy Sherman and Randall Rumage is a moving environmental song with a beautiful SATB/piano arrangement. It focuses on a call to action to treasure the earth and it reminds us all to make a difference …. one by one. It is suitable for choirs from high school level upwards. Duration: 4:10 […]

Our choir is celebrating its 60th anniversary next year, and we’re beginning our search for repertoire. We need suggestions for pieces for choir and orchestra and/or string/wind ensemble that are relatively easy for our members to learn (about 80% don’t read music), ideally by a contemporary composer, and something that will easily connect with our […]

Discover practical choir management tips to streamline rehearsals, improve communication, and grow your ensemble—ideal for community and professional choirs. Running a successful choir requires more than musical talent. Behind every beautiful performance is a foundation of solid planning, smart communication, and reliable tools. Whether you’re leading a community choir or a professional ensemble, effective choir […]

During my tenure as a music director I looked for ways to add interest to old favorites.  My setting of “Ah, Holy Jesus” uses the original hymn tune along with two others, in Rondo form, to present the Lenten text.  Just recently uploaded to J.W. Pepper (but late for this year’s season), the price has […]

I am overjoyed to announce that my Mass is now available on the website of the Japanese publisher ICOT. You can order the full score, but also the trumpet and trombone parts and the organ part. You can have the real score or you can also get it in digital format (PDF). MISSA SANGALLENSIS The […]