Jupiter was recently voted as "Band Instrument Line of the Year" by dealers in the annual MMR Dealer’s Choice Awards. Listed in the December 2007 issue of trade magazine MMR, dealers praise Jupiter for providing consistent quality products.

Jupiter had a banner year in 2007 when it came to positive ratings. At the largest tradeshow for US music instrument dealers, Jupiter received a "Best in Show" award for its release of the new XO Professional series instruments. Another trade magazine, Music, Inc., regarded Jupiter as a leading brand with the "Overall Excellence" category in its June 2007 issue featuring their Annual Supplier Excellence awards.

"Our commitment to school music programs and the dealers who support them has been backed up by quality product and outstanding support," says Keith Gard, President of Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc."The accolades we've received this year wouldn't be possible without support from our parent company KHS; we're in a great position to move forward."

With the release of the Quantum Marching series in 2008, Jupiter keeps future growth on its mind. The partnership with sister company Mapex drums promises positive reception. Rated by the Supplier Excellence Awards as "Best Dealer Support," in the June 2007 Music, Inc. and as "Percussion Line of the Year," by the 2007 MMR Dealer's Choice Awards – the collaboration between Jupiter and Mapex will be a strong sentiment to educators looking to get more from their budget dollars. The combined strength of these brands is a good indicator of things to come