In this major upgrade, MITA adds to its central repertoire while delving more deeply into the roots of American popular music. We also explore more progressive jazz and the central contributions today of women composers and conductors—all rounded out by sparkling performances of seven Bulgarian traditional songs, explained and led by two of its major practitioners with the UCLA Balkan Ensemble. Future updates will strengthen and expand these areas even further. Icon Key: A world-class recording of the work available