November 2025 Some Thoughts on Program Building Through Retention bySBO+ Contributor November 20, 2025
7 Easy Ways to Engage Your Concert Audience byMike Lawson June 8, 2018 0 Let’s be honest, some of our concerts are not very exciting. The music might be performed with precision, the students...
A Performance They Will Always Remember byMike Lawson April 6, 2018 0 Attendees at the 2017 Midwest Clinic experienced a unique performance this past December.
Cultivating Relationships Through Trust = SUPPORT byMike Lawson February 2, 2018 0 Seasoned music educators know that networking within the school is something that must be cultivated over the long term.
‘Tis The Season to Keep Them Playing! byMike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 Yes, the school year just got going, but it’s already time to start thinking about enrollment for next year.
Unlock the Great Teacher Within byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 Teacher – I cannot think of any other word in our language that carries with it more importance than the...
Music Booster Organization Startups byMike Lawson August 11, 2017 0 When considering the components of a successful music program, the development of a Music Booster Organization counts as one of...
How to Maximize Fiscal Opportunities byMike Lawson June 19, 2017 0 Directors are entrusted with thousands of dollars of instruments and equipment, yet along the way, few have ever had a...
Key Factors for Success: Vision, Musicianship, Student Ownership byMike Lawson April 7, 2017 0 The more I teach the more I realize that any success we experience in the music program is due to...
Including Literacy In Your Rehearsals byMike Lawson February 13, 2017 0 Literacy can signify a diverse intention and, in fact, our rehearsals can provide us with opportunities to teach literacy in...
Marketing The Music Program to Your Community byMike Lawson December 13, 2016 0 Why market the music program to your community? Because your support, funding, and existence depend on it.
It’s Time to Refill the Ranks byMike Lawson October 6, 2016 0 It is early in the school year and enthusiasm is high among students and teachers. Having some time apart in...
How to Use Advocacy Stats to Your Best Advantage bySBO Staff September 7, 2016 0 With the passage of ESSA - There is not a better time to be providing this article.