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J.W. Pepper is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year by launching the J.W. Pepper 150th Anniversary Scholarship Program, a new initiative that will award more than $150,000 in scholarships to aspiring musicians who aim to become music teachers. — By Kimberly Kapela J.W. PEPPER GIVES BACK TO MUSIC STUDENTS Kathy Fernandes Glenn Burtch
J .W. Pepper, one of the leaders in sheet music publishing, is marking a significant milestone this year — 150 years in business. For a century and a half, J.W. Pepper has been at the forefront of providing quality sheet music, while empowering music stu- dents in their education. To commemorate this landmark anniversary, the company is launching the J.W. Pepper 150th Anniversary Scholarship Program. This new program is designed to empower the next generation of music educators by
awarding more than $150,000 in college scholarships for aspiring musicians in the pursuit of becoming music teachers. “J.W. Pepper has been around since 1876 and throughout that time, the company has supported the leaders of music ensembles and music directors,” said Kathy Fernandes, chief sales and marketing officer of J.W. Pepper. “Our vision for the company is to enable ensemble music for everyone everywhere.” The role of a music director has under- gone significant transformations over the
decades. Through it all, J.W. Pepper has thrived by staying attuned to these evolv- ing needs and maintaining a steadfast focus on customer service. “Our company provides a service not only to music directors and music teachers, but also to publishers and to composers,” Fernandes said. “We adapt to what their needs are and find the best way to deliver those with our business. We’ve grown as an aggregator of a place to get music that gives people who have publications or
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