Teaching Improvisation to Large Ensembles byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 Teach improvisation? There’s no time for that in my classroom. Isn’t that just for jazz bands, anyway?
Directors: Help Your Students Set Their Sights on Excellence – And a Season of DCI! byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 Now is the time of year when thousands of young people audition to be part of Drum Corps International.
Sousa Still Leads the Band! The Iconic Sousa Baton, a Symbol of Musical Greatness byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 Within every military service music organization are rich military traditions frequently seen in symbolic artifacts.
The Angry Winds of Change byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 We had intended to do Part II of our feature on military bands in this issue, but unfortunately our ace ...
Learn Their Names First byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 I urge every teacher who works with groups of children to do this.
The Art of Keyboard Percussion byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 Keyboard percussion is developing into an art form, especially within the last several decades.
A World of Difference: Instrumental Music Education in France byMike Lawson October 4, 2017 0 Last summer, I had the pleasure of participating in the European University of Saxophone in Gap, France.
School Music in Nepal (or the Luxury of U.S. Music Programs) March 24, 2022 0 As the new school year begins you may be dreading all the anticipated challenges you will face; inadequate instruments, money ...
School Orchestra and Private Instruction Working Together (and Avoiding Conflict) byMike Lawson October 4, 2017 0 There are good reasons guiding a fairly uncontested rule of ethics amongst teachers who provide individual instruction to students in ...
Start a Band and Orchestra Museum for Your School byMike Lawson October 4, 2017 0 What better way to showcase the illustrious heritage of your school band and orchestra than with a museum?
Setting Goals for Your Performance Tour July 24, 2021 0 Once you’ve decided that performance travel will be a part of what your program offers, it’s wise to set some ...
Deadline to Submit Nominations for SBO’s 20th annual 50 Directors Who Make a Difference” Honor! byMike Lawson October 4, 2017 0 There is still time to submit your nominations for SBO’s 20th annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” honor. As we ...