J.W. Pepper & Son Inc. has partnered with Music for All for J.W. Pepper’s new online tool, Cut Time, to be a presenting sponsor for Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha Semi-Finals competition on Nov.11.
“As an organization that is dedicated to music advocacy, Music for All is thrilled to have J.W. Pepper’s support and partnership supporting the Bands of America Grand National Championship Semi-Finals and its new Cut Time product,” said Eric L. Martin, President and CEO of Music for All. “In a world where technology is integral to everyday life, we are excited to see Cut Time integrate into music education, and anticipate its positive impact benefitting our students, directors, and music education generally.”
Cut Time is an online group management tool for music directors and parent booster groups. It is designed to help directors manage their music programs and minimize the time spent on administrative tasks.
Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is a three-day event that takes place in Lucas Oil Stadium, Nov. 9-11, including Preliminary, Semi-Finals, and Finals competition.
“We recognize Bands of America Grand Nationals as a premiere event for high school band programs and are thrilled to introduce our Cut Time platform to participants through sponsorship of the Semi-Final Championships,” said Kathy Fernandes, chief marketing officer at J.W. Pepper.
Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all. Its vision is to be a catalyst to ensure that every child has opportunity and access for active music-making in his or her scholastic environment. Music for All pursues these goals through its 30-plus educational programs and performance events across America, including 21 Bands of America Regional, Super Regional, and Grand National Championships in 2017, and its music and arts education advocacy efforts.