Perspective: Often Overlooked Student Benefits of Band Travel byMike Lawson June 11, 2015 0 This past week I’ve spent a lot of time meeting with the top brass of the performing arts programs put...
In the Trenches: A Defining Moment byMike Lawson June 11, 2015 0 Over the course of my time of more than 25 years as a music and arts education advocate, I have...
We Must All Rise to Honor Schools for Their Exceptional Music Education Programs byMike Lawson June 11, 2015 0 With this article, I happily share one example of the results of advocacy efforts for our Best Communities for Music...
School Band und Orchester in Europa auf der Musikmesse byMike Lawson May 19, 2015 0 I recently returned from another annual trip to Frankfurt, Germany where I again attend the Musikmesse/ProLight + Sound tradeshow. Some...
In the Trenches: Saving Music Education in West Virginia byMike Lawson April 7, 2015 0 In 2007, when Eric Akers took over the music program at Barboursville Middle School in Barboursville, West Virginia, only 11...
Perspective: Until Politicians Value School Music, Many Students Will Struggle byMike Lawson March 9, 2015 0 I’ve made no secret of the fact that it was music classes that motivated me to get up in the...
Metroplex Piano, Yamaha and Carter Albrecht Music Foundation Donate Portable Keyboards For Students In Need byMike Lawson February 24, 2015 0 (L-R): Ken Albrecht, founder of the Carter Albrecht Music Foundation, Johnny Harris, store manager Metroplex Piano Dallas, Judy Albrecht, Founder...
The National Association for Music Education Welcomes Partners in the Fight for Music Education byMike Lawson February 20, 2015 0 The National Association for Music Education Welcomes Partners in the Fight for Music EducationRESTON, VA (February 20, 2015) – The...
Perspective: Inclusion of Special Needs Learners in Music Classes byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 I spend a good deal of time each year attending state “MEA” shows — including Ohio, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and...
Yamaha Appoints Gerhart as Product Manager, Percussion Instruments byMike Lawson February 19, 2015 0 Dave GerhartYamaha has announced the appointment of Dave Gerhart as product manager for the company’s Percussion Department, Band & Orchestral...
Manhasset Specialty Names Roberts President and General Manager byMike Lawson February 19, 2015 0 The Board of Directors of Manhasset Specialty Company has announced the hiring of Dan Roberts as president and general manager...
On The Road byMike Lawson February 19, 2015 0 Gackle-Streeter School Chicago TripTRAVEL DESTINATION: ChicagoSIZE OF ENSEMBLE: 22DIRECTOR: Corinne MullerSCHOOL: Gackle-Streeter SchoolSCHOOL LOCATION: Gackle, North Dakota