Iowa Bandmasters State Convention
05/07/2008 to 05/08/2008

Event Location:
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Event Details:
Join J.W. Pepper at the IBA Conference in Des Moines!  

Exhibit Hours:
Thursday, May 8: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Friday, May 9th: 9:00 am - 11:45 am and 1:00 pm - 4:400 pm

Stop by the Pepper booths #14-18.  Sign up for Pepper Music e-Clubs and receive a complimentary 2008 Editors' Choice Concert Band CD Set!

For more information visit www.bandmasters.org  

Music Technology Workshop with Sibelius USA
05/15/2008 to 05/16/2008

Event Location:
J.W. Pepper of Western Michigan, 4500 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Event Details:
Join us once again as Bobbie Thornton from Sibelius USA provides informative demonstration and training sessions on utilizing the amazing capabilities of Sibelius 5, ProTools and Sibelius software products for the classroom.  Lunch will be provided for you on Saturday. Registration fee:  $30.00

Workshop schedule is as follows:
Friday, May 16:
5:30 PM - Registration and hors d'oeuvres
6:00-8:00 PM - ProTools Recording Workshop - A Grand Rapids area choir will perform as we demonstrate recording basics for live performance. We will cover MIDI, adding effects, editing material, how to save an audio file and burn it to a CD, and more.   Recordings will be done using the state-of-the-art technology of the M-Audio MicroTrack II
Saturday, May 17:
9:00 AM - Registration
9:30-11:30 AM - Basic Sibelius - For the beginner, the very basics of note inputting, adding dynamics, text, lyrics, expressions and basic page layout.
11:30 AM-12:30 PM - Lunch Break
12:30-2:30 PM - Tools for the Music Classroom - Putting Sibelius, Groovy, Starclass, Instruments, Musition and Auralis to use in the music classroom. Utilizing worksheets, getting music in and out of Groovy, teaching theory and ear training, and more.
2:30-2:45 PM - Break
2:45-3:45 PM - Stump the Sibelius Pro! - Bring your questions and problems to the pro and get answers on the spot.

Please bring a laptop if you are able.  Sibelius demos will be available for installation for use during the session for those who do not have notation software.

Finale users are encouraged to attend, as 'Sibelius Crossgrades' (formerly known as 'Competitive Upgrades') will be available at a discount.

Sibelius and M-Audio products available for purchase at the workshop.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn how music technology can enhance your life, and that of your students, in a fun and user-friendly environment.

We hope to see you there!  

Click here to register

Conn Selmer Institute
06/07/2008 to 06/10/2008

Event Location:
Notre Dame University in South Bend, IN

Event Details:
Conn Selmer Institute is a seminar put on by Con Selmer with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser.  Clinicians from all over the music industry come to help new and current directors learn a few key things about the business that will help them out in everyday teaching experiences. J.W. Pepper will have a booth set up for questions and orders.  For more information check out http://www.csinstitute.org/  

MO-RANCH PRESBYTERIAN CHOIR CLINIC
06/14/2008 to 06/19/2008

Event Location:
MO-RANCH PRESB CAMP NEAR KERRVILLE, TX

Event Details:

Showchoir Camps of America (SCA)
06/14/2008 to 06/20/2008

Event Location:
Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Event Details:
Showchoir camps of America (SCA) has camps for both students and directors.  There are sessions throughout the week for directors.  In the past, some of the clinicians have been Sally Albrecht, John Jacobson, Kirby Shaw, Andy Beck, Mark Brymer, Russ Robinson and Mac Huff.  The music previewed in the sessions ranges from showchoir, pop, and jazz to standard literature, folk, and multicultural.  J.W. Pepper will have a "store" set up to fill all of the attendees' print music needs.  To sign up, visit www.showchoircamps.com

Missouri Bandmasters Association Convention
06/21/2008 to 06/24/2008

Event Location:
Resort at Point Arrowhead
Business Rte Highway 54
Osage Beach, MO 65065

Event Details:
We will have an outstanding exhibit of music and music products for Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Marching Band for purchase at MBA.  Please stop by our booth and visit our representatives.  We look forward to seeing you there!      

Comprehensive Musicianship Through Performance (CMP) Teacher Workshop
06/23/2008 to 06/27/2008

Event Location:
Lawrence University - Appleton, WI

Event Details:

Join J.W. Pepper at the CMP Conference in Appleton!  

The Comprehensive Musicianship Through Performance program encourages the integration of quality repertoire, strong instructional practices and meaningful assessment of students' musical learning.  You will meet and work together with studio teachers, band, orchestra, choir and general music teachers - elementary though college; observe and perform in demonstration rehearsals taught by master music teachers; learn new ways to select quality literature; analyze a score of your choosing; develop lesson plans and teaching strategies for music you want to teach this fall; learn a variety of strategies for teaching improvisation, composition, and the national and state standards within your regular rehearsals; discover new approaches to assess student learning; have the opportunity to work one-on-one with an outstanding music educator; have the opportunity to browse through quality repertoire and books provided by J.W. Pepper; and become closer to the Artist-Teacher you've always imagined yourself to be.

For more information visit: www.wmea.com/CMP

National Association of Teachers of Singing: 50th National Convention
06/26/2008 to 06/30/2008

Event Location:
Gaylord Opryland
Nashville, TN

Event Details:
The National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc (NATS) was founded in 1944 and is now the largest association of teachers of singing in the world. Today NATS boasts more than 6,500 members worldwide.
NATS conferences occur every other year and are a special gathering of voice teachers from around the world. Workshops, speakers, demonstrations, and recitals are part of the week's many events.
Join J.W. Pepper at this year's 50th National Conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing in Nashville, Tennessee.

For additional information, please visit www.nats.org .

Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) Convention
06/26/2008 to 06/29/2008

Event Location:
Riverside Convention Center, Riverside, CA

Event Details:
Visit PianoAtPepper.com at Booth 508 in the Exhibit Hall.  Enter the raffle to win a Pepper Gift Card!

Choral Magic, Voices of Distinction, Voices in Worship - Orlando, FL
06/30/2008 to 07/01/2008

Event Location:
Crowne Plaza Orlando Airport
5555 Hazeltine National Dr
Orlando, FL
1-877-229-6963

Event Details:
Choral Magic -  School
This session lasts 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Read and review the best new Hal Leonard choral publications for grades K-12 for a variety of styles and voicings. This session includes lunch and a music packet.

Choral Magic  - Elementary
Choral music and resource reading session for Music Teachers grades K-6  
This session lasts from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.  
Take an exclusive look at the new musicals, song collections and classroom resources designed especially for the elementary music classroom to motivate, educate and inspire. Fee includes sample packet - over $60 value!

Voices in Worship:  A reading session exclusively for Church Music Directors. More than 2 hours dedicated to church anthems from a variety of composers, incorporating different styles and church uses. Fee includes music packet. Registration and hors d'oeuvres at 6:00 p.m.

Voices of Distinction: For Teachers - 9:00 a.m.­12:00 p.m.

For overnight accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Orlando Airport call 1-877-227-6963. Mention "Choral Magic" to receive a special group rate.

***Register for workshops by June 24 to guarantee your music packet!

*Only directors may receive packets at the reading session.  

* Please do not bring small children to the sessions.

Click here to register

Showchoir Camps of America
07/05/2008 to 07/11/2008

Event Location:
Heidelberg College
Tiffin,OH

Event Details:
Showchoir camps of America (SCA) has camps for both students and directors.  There are sessions throughout the week for directors.  In the past, some of the clinicians have been Sally Albrecht, John Jacobson, Kirby Shaw, Andy Beck, Mark Brymer, Russ Robinson and Mac Huff.  The music previewed in the sessions ranges from showchoir, pop, and jazz to standard literature, folk, and multicultural.  J.W. Pepper will have a "store" set up to fill all of the attendees' print music needs.  To sign up, visit www.showchoircamps.com

CHORAL MAGIC/VOICES IN WORSHIP/JOHN JACOBSON
07/07/2008 to 07/08/2008

Event Location:
Radisson Hotel Nashua
11 Tara Boulevard
Nashua, NH

Event Details:
Pre-registration is highly recommended to ensure proper packet counts, seating and meal availability.

Choral Magic - School (includes Elementary Session): This session lasts from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Read and review the best new Hal Leonard choral publications for grades K-12 for a variety of styles and voicings. This session includes lunch and music packet.

Choral Magic - Elementary:  Reading Session for Music Teachers grades K-6, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m, is part of School Session.  Take an exclusive look at the new musicals, song collections and classroom resources designed especially for the elementary music classroom to motivate, educate and inspire.

Voices in Worship: A reading session exclusively for Church Music Directors. More than 2 hours dedicated to church anthems from a variety of composers, incorporating different styles and church uses. Includes music packet. This session goes from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

John Jacobson: For Teachers and Students 9:00 a.m.­1:30 p.m. AS REQUESTED!  Exclusive Teacher Session 1:30 p.m.­4:00 p.m. - LUNCH INCLUDED FOR DIRECTORS AND STUDENTS 12:30 - 1:30

John will teach dance steps and staging ideas to teachers and students in the morning session, and everyone will enjoy lunch together. The afternoon session will be for teachers only and will feature choral music appropriate for staging, suggestions for riser choreography, and innovative ideas to enhance your choral performances. Come prepared for the Q & A session at the end of the day and take advantage of John's expertise! Revive yourself at this motivational workshop and receive a packet of music for all levels in a variety of styles, PLUS a helpful choreography booklet and a FREE DVD featuring John teaching the steps for 10 songs! Dress appropriately for a day of dancing and fun!

****Teachers bringing students to Jacobson workshop should arrange for student pick-up at 1:30 pm. Student price remains the same.

*Only directors may receive packets at the reading session. * Please do not bring small children to the sessions. *Directions to the Workshop and other helpful information will be sent with your confirmation.

Hotel Accommodations:  Radisson Hotel Nashua, 11 Tara Blvd, Nashua NH  03062  Hotel reservations 1(603) 888-9970 or 1 (888)201-1718, Mention:  "CHORAL MAGIC" for a special group rate of $107.00. Deadline for our special rate is June 7, 2008.  After June 7, 2008 group rate is lost.  

Kansas Choral Directors Association Convention
07/09/2008 to 07/11/2008

Event Location:
Holidome
605 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS

Event Details:
We will be exhibiting at KCDA with a display of choral and vocal music and choral-related products.

Nebraska State Bandmasters Assn Convention
07/09/2008 to 07/11/2008

Event Location:
New World Inn
Columbus, NE

Event Details:
Please stop by our booth and visit our representative at NSBA.  We will have an outstanding exhibit of music and music products for Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Marching Band on site for perusal and purchase.  We look forward to seeing you!

Hanover Super Session
07/10/2008 to 07/11/2008

Event Location:
Trinity United Church of Christ
116 York Street
Hanover, PA 17331

Event Details:

Session Schedule:

Friday, July 11th, 2008

School Choral Reading Session
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Clinician: Andy Beck
Description:  Exciting new concert, pop and seasonal choral music for all levels plus creative ideas on warm-ups, staging and programming.

Just Add Kids!
Time: 1:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Clinician:  Andy Beck
Description:  New school resources for the young school singer, including 2-part chorals, musicals, songbooks, and more! Great for elementary school directors and classroom music teachers.

Make a Joyful Noise!
Time:  4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Clinician:  Andy Albritton and Tammy Waldrop
Description:  Includes sacred choral repertoire for unison, 2-part, and 3 part choirs.  Great for church choir directors, Christian, and public school teachers.  For grades pre-K through grade 8.

Evening Piano Event
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sacred Piano Concert
Featuring:  Tom Goeman

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Church Choral Reading Session
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Clinician: Andy Albritton and Tom Fettke
Description: Read through chorals for all styles of worship, including our new With One Voices Series.  Chorals appropriate for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, General Occasions, Special Sundays, and much more!.

Ringing Praise
Time:  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Clinician:  Tammy Waldrop
Description:  Features exciting new handbell publications, plus technique for ringers of all levels and tips for directors.

COST IS $15.00 WHETHER YOU ATTEND ONE SESSION OR ALL SESSIONS-ONE DAY OR BOTH DAYS!  

Fellowship Of American Baptist Musicians (FABM) Church Musicians Conference 2007
07/11/2008 to 07/18/2008

Event Location:
Green Lake Conference Center
W2511 State Highway 23
Green Lake, WI 54951

Event Details:

Join J.W. Pepper at the FABM Church Musicians Conference in Green Lake, WI!

Collinsville IL School Choral Reading Session
07/11/2008 to 07/11/2008

Event Location:
HOLIDAY INN-COLLINSVILLE
1000 EASPORT PLAZA DR
COLLINSVILLE, IL 62234

Event Details:
Come sing through exciting new releases of school choral music from Alfred, Hal Leonard Publications and our top rated Editors Choice Selections from various publishers.  This is our first session in Southern IL, and we hope to make this an annual event.  Clinicians include Russ Robinson and Pepper editor Amy McLoughlin.

CPDU Attendance Credits will be given by IMEA.  Education credits are also available for VanderCook College.  You may sign up at the event or call or email your request for the VanderCook education forms.

All packets are limited to one per director and a maximumof two director packets for the same school.  All registrations include lunch.  

Click here to register

Nebraska Choral Directors Association Convention
07/12/2008 to 07/15/2008

Event Location:
Doane College
Crete, NE

Event Details:
We will be exhibiting a variety of choral and vocal music and choral products and will also provide all the reading session packets at the NCDA Convention.  Exhibits will be held in Great Hall PMCC on the Doane College campus.  

SACRED SUPER SESSION
07/13/2008 to

Event Location:
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL
LOS ANGELES-DOWNEY
8425 FIRESTONE BLVD
DOWNEY, CA 90241

Event Details:
Register now for this multi-publisher sacred new music reading session!
Featured clinician is Pepper Choplin.

Click here to register

Choral Super Session!
07/13/2008 to 07/13/2008

Event Location:
Embassy Suites Hotel
Los Angeles - Downey
8425 Firestone Blvd.
Downey, CA

Event Details:
Register now for this multi-publisher new music reading session!
Featured clinicians will be Sally Albrecht (Alfred), Mary Lynn Lightfoot (Heritage/Lorenz) and Greg Gilpin (Shawnee Press)

Click here to register

Joy of Singing, Joy of Worship, and John Jacobson - Atlanta
07/14/2008 to 07/16/2008

Event Location:
Holiday Inn Select- Perimeter/Dunwoody
4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341
800-315-2621 770-457-6363

Event Details:
Elementary Session (for Elementary Music Teachers, Grades K-6) 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm:
This afternoon session offers an exclusive look at all the new musicals, song collections, and classroom resources designed especially for the elementary music classroom. Session includes music packet.

Joy of Worship - Church Session (exclusively for Church Music Directors) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm:
Registration and complimentary hor d'oeuvres begin at 6:00 pm.  You will receive a packet of church anthems in a variety of styles for the church year by some of today's leading choral composers.

School Reading Session (for Choral Directors and Music Teachers, Grades K-12)
This session runs from 9:00 am until 4:00pm and includes lunch. You'll read choral music for all levels (K-12) in a variety of styles: Concert/Festival, Pop/Show/Jazz, Light Concert, Broadway and many more. Each registered participant will receive a packet of choral music including over 100 titles - a $150 value! Meet the composers and arrangers as they present the music and share their expertise.

John Jacobson Workshop -  for Directors 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
John will teach dance steps and staging ideas to teachers in the morning session. The afternoon session will feature choral music appropriate for staging, suggestions for riser choreography, and innovative ideas to enhance your choral performances. Revive yourself at this motivational workshop and receive a packet of music for all levels in a variety of styles PLUS a helpful choreography booklet and a free DVD featuring John teaching the steps for 10 songs!

Register by Monday July 7, 2008 to guarantee your music packet.

Accomodations: Holiday Inn Select- Perimeter/Dunwoody
4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341
800-315-2621 or 770-457-6363.
Mention "J.W. Pepper/Joy of Singing" to receive special room rate $84/sgl before June 17, 2008.

*Only directors may receive packets at the reading session.  

* Please do not bring small children to the sessions.  

*Directions to the Workshop and other helpful information will be sent with your confirmationto the address you provide.

Click here to register

Kansas Bandmasters Association Convention
07/15/2008 to 07/18/2008

Event Location:
Marriott Hotel
9100 Corporate Hills Dr
Wichita, KS 67207

Event Details:
Please stop by our booth and visit our representative at KBA.  We will have an outstanding exhibit of music and music products for Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Marching Band on site for perusal and purchase.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Missouri Choral Directors Association Convention
07/15/2008 to 07/18/2008

Event Location:
Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
415 W McCarty St
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Event Details:
We will be exhibiting at MCDA with a variety of choral and vocal music along with choral-related products.

Indiana Choral Directors Association (ICDA) Conference
07/15/2008 to 07/17/2008

Event Location:
University of Indianapolis

Event Details:
J.W. Pepper will have a booth set up  for all of the attendees' sheet music needs.  So, stop by and visit us.

Summer Choral Sessions
07/15/2008 to 07/16/2008

Event Location:
CenterPoint Christian Fellowship
2041 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(Two blocks south of J.W. Pepper store)

Event Details:
Middle School/High School, Elementary, and Church Choral Reading Sessions with Mary Lynn Lightfoot, Russell Robinson, Patricia Bourne and Don Barrows featuring music from multiple publishers. All sessions will be held at CenterPoint Christian Fellowship in Tacoma.

Please pre-register by July 9 to reserve a packet and lunch. Registration will be open at 7:45 a.m. both days (6:00 p.m. for Church Session).

One or two 500-level credits or up to 19 clock hours will be available. More information about credit/clock hours, accommodations and driving directions will be sent with registration confirmation. There will be a display of music for perusal and purchase at the sessions.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008: Middle High School/High School Session
Clinicians: Mary Lynn Lightfoot, Russ Robinson, Patricia Bourne
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$50 registration fee includes music packet and lunch.
This session will feature new 2pt, SSA, TTBB, 3pt/SAB, and SATB music from various publishers that is appropriate for middle school to high school choirs.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008: Church Session
Clinician: Don Barrows
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
$25 registration fee includes music packet and refreshments
New traditional and contemporary Christian music from various publishers. Directors may bring choir members, but registration is limited to five people per church.

THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2008: Elementary School Session
Clinicians: Mary Lynn Lightfoot, Russ Robinson, Patricia Bourne
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$50 registration fee includes music packet and lunch.
This session will feature new unison and 2pt music from various publishers that is appropriate for elementary and community youth choirs.

Click here to register

NACM Nat'l Association of Church Musicians
07/16/2008 to 07/18/2008

Event Location:
First Presbyterian Church
191 N Orange St
Orange, CA 92866

Event Details:
www.nacmhq.org/content/home/ Please join us at this oustanding convention with headliner, Hal Hopson!  

JOY OF SINGING/JOY OF WORSHIP/JOHN JACOBSON
07/16/2008 to 07/18/2008

Event Location:
Sheraton Reston Hotel, Reston VA

Event Details:

Pre-registration is highly recommended to ensure proper packet counts, seating and meal availability.

Lunch is included  with School Reading session and John Jacobson session.

Elementary Session(exclusively for Elementary Directors):  Thursday, July 17th 2008.  Session runs from 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 12:30 p..m.  Packet includes the latest elementary titles for the new year.

Church Session (exclusively for Church Music Directors): Thursday, July 17th 2008.  Session runs from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with registration and hors d'oeuvres beginning at 6:00 p.m.  You will receive over 50 church anthems in a variety of styles for the church year.

School Reading Session (for Choral Directors and Music Teachers Grades K-12): Friday, July 18th 2008 Session runs from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and includes lunch. You will read choral music for all levels (K-12) in a variety of styles: Concert/Festival, Pop/Show/Jazz, Light Concert, Broadway and many more. Each registered participant will receive a packet of choral music including over 100 titles - a $150 value! Meet the composers and arrangers as they present the music and share their expertise.

John Jacobson Workshop: Saturday, July 19th 2008 For Teachers and Students 9:00 a.m.­1:30 p.m.
AS REQUESTED!  Exclusive Teacher Session 1:30 p.m.­4:00 p.m.
John will teach dance steps and staging ideas to teachers and students in the morning session, and everyone will enjoy lunch together. The afternoon session will be for teachers only and will feature choral music appropriate for staging, suggestions for riser choreography, and innovative ideas to enhance your choral performances. There will be an afternoon break out session for students - choreography by Jarad Voss!  

Come prepared for the Q & A session at the end of the day!  Take advantage of John's expertise! Revive yourself at this motivational workshop and receive a packet of music for all levels in a variety of styles, PLUS a helpful choreography booklet and a FREE DVD featuring John teaching the steps for 10 songs!

College credit is available by taking the School Session on 7/18 & John Jacobson session on 7/19.

*Only directors may receive packets at the reading session. * Please do not bring small children to the sessions. *Wear comfortable attire for dancing*Directions to the Workshop and other helpful information will be sent with your confirmation.

Hotel Accommodations: Sheraton Reston Hotel, 11810 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston VA, 20191.  (703)620-9000 For special group rate of $129.00 please mention "Hal Leonard Corporation - Washington DC Joy of Singing"  Deadline for group rate is JUNE 16, 2008.