On August 30, 2015, the Banner Elk Presbyterian Choir performed “Our Father” – A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer.
It is rare to find a major, non-seasonal musical with such power and meaning. Pepper Choplin has taken The Lord’s Prayer and shaped it as the foundation of this creative worship experience. With highly original music and thoughtful narration, one of the most beloved passages is turned into a musical presentation with teaching moments for the choir and congregation. A concept for any time of the year, this musical delivers both artistry and ministry.
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Pepper Choplin is a full time composer, conductor, and humorist. He has gained a reputation as one of the most creative writers in church music today. Beginning his music training at the age of four, Pepper grew up singing and playing piano, trumpet, guitar, and banjo. With a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, he went on to earn a Master of Music degree in composition from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
Currently, Choplin attends Greystone Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he served as music minister for twenty-two years. There in his hometown, Choplin has conducted several mass performances of his Easter and Christmas cantatas in Meymandi Auditorium (home to the NC Symphony) with more than two hundred voices and full orchestra.