It’s hard to believe, but now is the time of year to start thinking about marching band season again!  After all, many schools start rehearsing during the summer months in order to be ready and prepared for performances in the fall. West Music is ready to handle all of your marching band needs, whether it be: music, drill, software, instruments, flag and field gear... you name it.

I'm pleased to say that West Music now has faster service for special orders, due to increased staffing in the purchasing department. We are even expediting all special orders from Kjos, Alfred, Hal Leonard, and FJH. This will enhance our commitment to deliver your music as quickly as possible. Expedited drop-shipping is available for an additional fee.  And also, remember our discount on print music:  if you spend $250 with us, you get 10% off of your order.  Purchases of $500 and up qualify for a 15% discount.  Contact your road rep to place your order (PO# required for discount).

I’ve taken the time to listen to many of the new marching band releases from Alfred and Hal Leonard for the 2011 season.  I wanted all of you loyal West Music customers to be the first to know about these fantastic new pieces.  Simply follow this link to see my picks!

Regarding drills, there are a couple of great options: Marching Show Concepts and Arrangers’ Publishing.  Marching Show Concepts has some fantastic drills.  Place your order with us, and you will have exclusive rights to this drill for the season within a 100 mile radius, regardless of state lines.  It is a first come first serve basis!  Check out http://www.msconcepts.com for all the available products.  Drills from Arrangers’ Publishing are now being distributed by Hal Leonard---which means you’ll get your drill quicker than ever before! Follow this link to see the wide variety of AP titles that are available through Hal Leonard, and order your favorites from your road rep!

West Music also has the ability to order a wide array of software geared towards those of you who want to arrange and create your own marching band music! Here are a couple of great options for the DIY directors out there:

	Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2.5 Sound Library Industry standard for marching and concert percussion sounds Includes orchestral, world, effect, drumset, rhythm section, and drumline instruments Will work with Sibelius and Finale (Standalone, VST, DX, AU, RTAS) CLICK HERE TO ORDER! 900997 - $199.00 $149.00
	Garritan Concert & Marching Band 2 Sound Library Complete collection of concert & marching band instruments Create realistic-sounding Marching Bands, Concert Bands, Wind Ensembles, Brass Bands, Drum Corps and more! Drumline sounds from Virtual Drumline Will work with Sibelius and Finale (Standalone, VST, DX, AU, RTAS) CLICK HERE TO ORDER! 901338 - $239.00 $199.00

I hope West Music can assist you in having an outstanding marching band season in 2011!