SBO Presents the 21st Annual 50 Directors Who Make a Difference byMike Lawson December 7, 2018 0 Now over two decades old, School Band and Orchestra Magazine’s “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” report continues to shine...
Letter to Santa byMike Lawson December 4, 2018 0 How are you? How’s the missus? The reindeer? The elves? I hope you had a nice vacation after last season...
Rebuilding the Bands by the Bay byMike Lawson December 4, 2018 0 In September the North Bay Haven Charter Academy Marching Band and its auxiliary units brought home the first-ever regional first...
Yamaha Bands Win Gold and Silver Awards at BOA Grand National Championships byMike Lawson December 4, 2018 0 The 2018 Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships concluded last month, with Yamaha once again leading the way as...
T.C. Roberson High School Marching Rams Lead Holiday Procession at Biltmore byMike Lawson November 30, 2018 0 The Marching Rams of T.C. Roberson High School in Asheville, North Carolina, recently ushered in the arrival of Biltmore’s 35-foot...
Because of a Music Trip… bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 My whole life started because of a music trip.
Introductions Showcases Chicago’s Young Talent: Broadcast from Millennium Park celebrates classical music students byMike Lawson November 4, 2018 0 Michael San Gabino grew up in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois, learning to play saxophone. In college he...
Rehearsing a Marching Band Front Line Ensemble byMike Lawson November 4, 2018 0 I am going to discuss rehearsal techniques for training a mallet and percussion section in your marching band. Many of...
Audition Now! byMike Lawson November 4, 2018 0 After honing those marching and playing skills during fall band programs, it’s time to join thousands of young performers in...
Take My Money, Please byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 As editor of both Choral Director and School Band and Orchestra, I’m a pretty easy mark for kids coming around...
TAMA Marching Welcomes Sales Strategists Patrick Curry and Jeff Huffman To Team byMike Lawson October 10, 2018 0 TAMA Marching has hired Patrick Curry and Jeff Huffman as sales strategists for TAMA Marching’s Band & Orchestral products division.
Cascio Music Sponsors Bucks Beats Drumline for 2018-2019 NBA Season byMike Lawson October 9, 2018 0 Cascio Music will continue their sponsorship of the Bucks Beats Drumline at the Fiserv Forum for the 2018- 2019 season.