J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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120 2025-26 Editors' Choice New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision Books for Band Directors Go On, Tell Your Story! (Voices of Women Band Directors)—LaToya Webb & Julia Baumanis. A powerful collection of real-life stories told by trailblazing women band directors of varied experiences and identities about the world of professional music and conducting. Poignant, funny, sad, and uplifting, these stories offer a unique perspective into the challenging and rewarding world of music education and performance, inviting readers to listen and grow with each vignette. The stories in the book are organized by theme into four sections - Pride, Affirmation, Togetherness, and Happiness - and readers are encouraged to use the book as more of a handbook than a front-to-back read. Along with stories, the book also includes affirmational quotes, a playlist of inspirational songs, and space for readers to reflect. With the goal of building true support, community, and understanding, this book is a wonderful companion for all musicians and educators as they grow in their lives and careers. 11556417 Paperback Book . . . . . . .24.95 Guide to Brass Musical Instrument Repair—Christopher Page Bluemel. This spiral bound book covers repairs from basic simple repairs to professional repair work, a step-by-step guide to brass repair. Easy to read and designed for use while repairing brass instruments, it contains plenty of helpful photos and diagrams. Perfect for a classroom repair text as well as a guide for directors and individuals. 10316755 Spiral-Bound Book . . . . .32.95 A Guide to Student Teaching in Band (A Teaching Music Through Performance Resource)—Dennis W. Fisher, Lissa Fleming May & Erik Johnson. Music education majors are poised to enter one of the most enjoyable and meaningful professions. This guide is designed to help get everything they can out of their experience. Each chapter includes an overview of the situations young music educators will face in their new profession. This includes: how to develop observation skills and glean helpful techniques; how to develop educational vision and ethics; and how to prepare for the overload that many feel in the never-ending litany of daily teaching and administrative tasks. 10978303 Paperback Book . . . . . . .15.95 A Handbook for Charter School Music Educators—David M. Hedgecoth. The environment, resources, and expectations of teaching music in charter schools can often differ from traditional public schools, but the teacher's mission remains the same: to provide quality music education for all students. This concise handbook offers practical tools and information for music educators who accept charter positions and are tasked with beginning or sustaining a music program at their school. The first section of the book answers more than two dozen critical questions about charter schools, addressing everything from class size, scheduling, funding, and performance expectations to nonprofit status, assessment, school culture, and working with the administration. The second part highlights pertinent charter legislation, which varies greatly from state to state. In clear language, it reviews key elements of each state's charter law and provides links to additional information and resources for music teachers. This is essential reference material for any music educator or administrator looking to deliver quality music instruction to charter school students. 11428221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.95 Help! I'm NOT a Drummer!... but I have some in my ensemble (Percussion Quick-reference Book for School Band and Orchestra Directors)—Sean Kennedy. Designed for the ensemble conductor who needs a quick-help guide to teach percussion, this book will provide all the tools necessary to effectively guide a young percussion section. The world of percussion instruments can be daunting, but this book offers a solid anchor point and a proper foundation in the basics. Whether learning from scratch or refreshing past instruction, detailed photographs and focused teaching methods will help any director clearly demonstrate proper technique to their students. Author Sean J. Kennedy has drawn from his extensive background as a percussionist, private instructor, and educator to create this comprehensive guide to help teachers teach and players play. 10685325 Paperback Book . . . . . . .17.99 The Horizon Leans Forward (Stories of Courage, Strength, and Triumph of Underrepresented Communities in the Wind Band Field)—Erik Leung. At a time when the calls for diversity, equity, and inclusion are stronger and more important than ever, The Horizon Leans Forward... amplifies the talent and voices of the many underrepresented communities in the wind band field. Compiled by Erik Kar Jun Leung, and with contributions from a diverse team of distinguished wind band professionals, this book shares the profound insights and firsthand experiences of people of color, women, and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals working in the wind band field. Central to this text is the annotated bibliography showcasing more than 200 gifted composers from underrepresented communities along with more than 400 of their best works for wind band, Grades I-VI. Each entry offers a brief biography of the composer as well as pertinent publication information and descriptions of each work. 11338574 Paperback Book . . . . . . .39.95 In Pursuit of Great Conducting—H. Robert Reynolds with Doris Doyon. Renowned wind band conductor H. Robert Reynolds has pondered an important question throughout his illustrious career: What is the difference between a good conductor and a great conductor? This volume addresses the subject head-on, with wisdom from Reynolds' own experience and reflections shared by 20 professional musicians of the highest caliber. Part I chronicles his remarkable career conducting the Michigan Symphony Band from 1975 to 2001 and then the University of Southern California Wind Ensemble for the next two decades. He shares captivating stories and invaluable lessons from his influential 70-year career in teaching and conducting, complemented by more than a dozen photographs from his life, including moments with family, friends, and other notable musicians. In Part II, 20 professional musicians, many former students of Reynolds, offer profound insights into the characteristics that set great conductors apart. Their observations - drawn from playing for some of the world's most celebrated conductors - illuminate the path to greatness. This inspiring volume is a testament to the transformative power of musical leadership and an essential guide for conductors at any stage of their musical journey. 11606288 Paperback Book . . . . . . .24.95 In Search of Inspiration (Interviews with Notable Choral Conductors)—Gregory Gentry. In this collection of in-depth interviews, 15 highly respected choral conductors from around the world answer a series of fundamental questions about how they shaped their achievements: How do they balance their time making music while fulfilling teaching and concert schedules? How do they motivate students, manage outside professional commitments, and satisfy administrators? Each conductor shares their wisdom and expertise, discussing memorable educational moments, recounting stirring experiences in the concert hall, and sharing stories about their work with historic figures in music. They offer insights on programming repertoire and explain how they have successfully navigated a career in music. A fascinating and relevant read for any choral educator, this collection explores the choral art through extraordinary 20th- and 21st-century voices whose artistry and influence will be felt for generations to come. Features: George Lynn, George Eugene Umberson, Donald Neuen, Paris Rutherford, Peter Bagley, Charlene Archibeque, Eph Ehly, Joseph Flummerfelt, Joan Conlon, Ann Howard Jones, Simon Carrington, Earl Rivers, Henry Leck, Hilary Apfelstadt, Andre Thomas, and Maria Guinand. 11388297 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95 In Search of Meaning (The Conservatory Years and into the New Millennium)— Frank L. Battisti. This biography begins in 1967 as Frank L. Battisti concludes a celebrated 14-year career as Director of Bands at Ithaca High School, followed by a move to Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory. Later, Battisti answers a call from Gunther Schuller to establish a wind ensemble program at New England Conservatory. His unparalleled accomplishments, known throughout the world, have provided artistic vision and leadership that propelled the wind band/ ensemble into the 21st century. 11163904 Paperback Book . . . . . . .24.95 Instrumental Conducting Performance Materials—John M. Laverty. This remarkable book contains twelve short musical excerpts of great instrumental works, or mini-scores, designed to accompany any instrumental conducting method. Each excerpt presents specific challenges for developing conductors to explore as they acquire knowledge, gain experience, and develop effective conducting techniques. 10839675 Spiral-Bound Book . . . . .40.95 Leading as a Conductor (With Integrity of Heart and Skillful Hands)—Tobin Stewart. Conducting is more than gesture, technique, and score study. Drawing from a deep well of research and years of experience, conductor and teacher Tobin Stewart identifies 14 essential qualities of great leaders - vision, humility, and passion, to name a few - and applies these to leadership on and off the podium. He shares candidly about his own successes and failures and offers practical strategies, stories, quotes, and reflection questions designed to build character and develop the intangible traits of effective, compassionate leaders. Equally suited to personal or classroom use, the book closes the gap between technique and the heart and soul of being a conductor. It's a must-read for both instrumental and choral educators at any stage of their career. 11579128 Paperback Book . . . . . . .24.95 Browse a collection of over 300,000 titles, available for instant digital delivery. jwpepper.com/eprint Instant Sheet Music Delivery