UpClose: Robbie Hanchey byMike Lawson July 18, 2014 0 Robbie Hanchey is breathing new life into the Valley Schools music departmentLocated between the small towns of Eden (pop. 400) ...
Jupiter 1100 Series Saxophones byMike Lawson July 18, 2014 0 The 1100 Series saxophones combine classic hand-crafted design and modern technology. Featured is the new Sona-Pure™ neck, which undergoes a ...
Vandoren Extended ‘Masters’ Clarinet Mouthpieces byMike Lawson July 17, 2014 0 Vandoren’s Masters clarinet mouthpiece line has been expanded with the addition of the ‘13’ series which is pitched at A=440. ...
Lorin Maazel: 1930-2014 byMike Lawson July 15, 2014 0 Maestro Lorin Maazel. Photo by Bill Bernstein. Lorin Maazel, an American conductor, composer, and violinist, passed away on July 13, ...
NCCAS Releases New Standards byMike Lawson June 18, 2014 0 First new standards since 1994 define the future of music and arts educationThe National Coalition for Core Arts Standards has ...
Technology: Drill Prep Apps byMike Lawson June 18, 2014 0 The secrets to OSU’s paperless marching band rehearsals, increased efficiency, and much moreThe OSU Marching Band has been a pioneer ...
Performance: Low Brass byMike Lawson June 18, 2014 0 How to train (or tame) your low brass sectionHave you heard the quote from Richard Strauss, “Never look at the ...
UpClose: Joni Perez byMike Lawson June 18, 2014 0 Inside the methods that fueled The Woodlands High School's run to the BOA Grand National Championship“A group can win a ...
UpFront Q&A: Andrew Yaracs bySBO Staff July 24, 2021 0 A conversation with the author of Travel 101: A band director's guide for planning student travelAndrew Yaracs recently retired after a ...
Guest Editorial: Offbeat Travel Destinations byMike Lawson June 17, 2014 0 Maximizing the Educational Travel Experience for Your Performing EnsembleTraveling abroad is a highly educational experience, especially when it comes to ...
From the Trenches: Budgets byMike Lawson June 17, 2014 0 Understanding the school budget processWell, it is that time of year again – time to prepare for the school budget ...
Instrument Sales Up byMike Lawson June 5, 2014 0 Rising summer sales of school band and orchestra instruments trumpet encouraging signsA current bright spot in music instrument sales also ...