Repertoire Review: August, 2014 byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 This installment of concert band repertoire reviews features music in a range of difficulty levels by John Kinyon, Larry Daehn,...
Improvising in Concert Bands and Orchestras byMike Lawson January 11, 2013 0 By Christian Barnhard IITeachers of traditional concert bands and orchestras often consider improvisation as an activity reserved for jazz settings....
UpClose: Paul Shimmons byMike Lawson April 9, 2012 0 By Eliahu SussmanWhen it comes to using the latest devices, software, and digital instruments in the classroom, finding the right...
Top New Works for Concert Band byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 It's time to begin planning for the next school year. The marching music might be ready and the drill actively...
New Music for Intermediate Concert Band byMike Lawson April 8, 2011 0 This article is a review of music for intermediate concert band. Selections touched upon include new music for grade levels...
Simple Strategies for More Productive Rehearsals byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 When it comes to rehearsal techniques, there are as many styles as there are teachers. Success in the band room...
UpClose: Barry Spanier byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 From a Vision to a BandFrom a seed to a sapling, and a sapling to a tree. A strong music...
Balanced Programs for Instrumental Teachers byMike Lawson December 29, 2006 0 In middle school and high school instrumental programs across the country, from the Midwest to the West Coast, instrumental departments...
UpFront: Planning a Performance byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 All conductors face the issue of planning for their next performance. I constantly mull over questions like "How many weeks...
The Best and Worst Job in Public Education byMike Lawson October 22, 2006 0 By D.L. Johnson This is kind of a tough topic to cover. I know most educators will say they have...
Selection: Classical Transcriptions for Concert Band byMike Lawson October 22, 2006 0 By Mike Pearce Despite the abundance of high quality, original band literature available for bands to play, there may be...
Grants: The Nitty-Gritty of Grant Applications byMike Lawson October 22, 2006 0 In the January 2003 edition, School Band and Orchestra surveyed band and orchestra directors about the process of applying for grants. By...