The Inside Voice

Pepper's interview series with composers, authors, and educators. The videos feature interviews with prominent musical minds. Notable names from the choral and instrumental worlds share their individual journeys and the insight they have gained.

51 Pins

J.W. Pepper Sheet Music

Educational Consultant

Printable Sheet Music

Worship Songs

Keynote Speakers

J.W. Pepper Talks Music with Composer and Arranger Richard Saucedo

We were delighted to interview internationally renowned composer, arranger, adjudicator, keynote speaker, clinician, and guest conductor Richard Saucedo. In these videos, Pepper’s Senior Educational Consultant Scott McCormick discusses Richard’s background and career. Highlights include his composition strategies, his approach to designing competitive shows for marching band, and his experiences as a teacher and band parent.

a man in a suit and tie is making a face while holding his hands out

Anton Armstrong Interview

Watch our interview with choir conductor Anton Armstrong of the St. Olaf Choir

a woman with long blonde hair wearing glasses

Elizabeth Alexander Interview

An Inside Look at Choral Music with Composer Elizabeth Alexander

a man in a suit and tie standing next to a wall with paintings on it

High Intelligence

Sacred Music

Glen Miller Orchestra

Tom Trenney Interview

An Interview with Sacred Music Composer Tom Trenney

a man with glasses and a long beard holding a brass instrument in his right hand

Vanderbilt University

Jeff Coffin Interview

How Dave Matthews Band’s Jeff Coffin Made It Big by Being Prepared

an older man wearing glasses and a blue shirt is looking at something in the distance

The Royal Wedding

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

Harry And Meghan Markle

Prince Harry And Meghan

New John Rutter Interview

John Rutter: A Lifetime of Surprises and Choral Magic

a man sitting on top of a couch next to a wall

Piano Lessons

Stuffed Peppers

Pepper Choplin Interview

The Music and Ministry of Pepper Choplin

an older woman in a black and white jacket is looking off to the side with her hands on her hips

Alice Parker

Alice Parker discusses her work and her advice for educators.

a group of people standing next to each other in front of a blue background with the caption's name on it

James Madison University

Getting Published: A Composer Forum

Six well-known composers answer questions about getting published and their process for writing educational music and commissioned works.

an older man with glasses smiling in front of two paintings on the wall behind him

Bob Chilcott Interview

Bob Chilcott speaks about the power of choral music, his work with the King’s Singers, his path as a composer and more in this interview.

Related searches

Middle school music

Music institute

Elementary music education

Mark Burrows Interview

From Wacky to Serious: The Many Sides of Composer Mark Burrows

a group of people that are all smiling for the camera with their heads turned to one side

Writing Educational Music: A Composer Forum

Six instrumental composers discuss writing educational music for student ensembles. Featuring Deborah Baker Monday, Kirt Mosier, Soon Hee Newbold, Brian Balmages, Lauren Bernofsky, and Chris Thomas.