Letter to Santa byMike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 The kitchen is all cleaned up from Thanksgiving and the kids are back at school.
Making a Difference Through Education byMike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 Providing opportunities for the achievement of excellence in an innovative educational experience is what fuels Drum Corps International as “Marching...
1000 Directors, 20 Years byMike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 This is the 20th annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” issue of SBO. During that time, we have honored...
Keeping it Real: Having Growth Experiences on the Road September 19, 2022 0 There’s no growth in a comfort zone, and no comfort in a growth zone.
Piloting New PepBand Battle Concept to Complement Wildly Popular DrumLine Battle™ Activities byMike Lawson November 6, 2017 0 For musical performers and ensembles, there is no “off season.” Those who live to perform are ready wherever there is...
If I Email You in November, It’s Not SPAM and I’m Not Selling Anything! byMike Lawson November 6, 2017 0 In our December issue of SBO, we will feature our 50 Directors Who Make a Difference issue for the 20th...
Pershing to President, America’s Military Bands, Part II – History and Organization: An Overview of Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles in our Military Service, Career and Education Opportunities byMike Lawson November 6, 2017 0 SBO asked a four experienced band directors and others active in music education to share their thoughts about the importance...
Clarinet Reed Adjustment and Care byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 There are many significant benefits to being able to adjust and maintain clarinet reeds.
Finding the Perfect Flute at the Perfect Price byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 Have you ever tried to saw wood with a dull saw blade? Or tried to use a butter knife instead...
Directors: Help Your Students Set Their Sights on Excellence – And a Season of DCI! byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 Now is the time of year when thousands of young people audition to be part of Drum Corps International.
The Art of Keyboard Percussion byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 Keyboard percussion is developing into an art form, especially within the last several decades.
A World of Difference: Instrumental Music Education in France byMike Lawson October 4, 2017 0 Last summer, I had the pleasure of participating in the European University of Saxophone in Gap, France.