A few weeks ago we launched a HUGE update of our Grand Mesa Music web site. This was not just a visual make-over - it was a complete transformation of how you access great band music for schools.

A few of the new features include:

• More detailed information about pieces - find the information you need fast
• Extended composer info - get to know the composers you like
• New pieces featured in every grade level - find the new music for your band or orchestra fast
• Links to composer's pieces - find more pieces by your favorite composers
• Download Recordings of most pieces - play it back for your band so they can hear the piece - or even play along
• View the Score - many pieces have a full sample of the score - so you can see exactly what parts are important, the range, and other key details
• Compare pieces - look at several pieces side-by-side
• View pieces by theme - plan an entire thematic concert in one quick search

Are you looking for program material about the composer of "Steel"?

Do you like the music of David Bobrowitz and want to see what other pieces he's written?

Now you can do either of these (and more) with our new Composer directory.

It started with a daydream in 1992, and after 20 years the dream lives on!

That daydream is changing the lives of students around the world ... and could change the lives of your band members.

According to a recent survey of Band Directors, 20% say that the one thing that they are most excited about for this school year is teaching new repertoire. But you can't do that without a good source of new material.

We'll be visiting several places in the next few months. Here are the next few events (click the title for details):