Inside DCI March 4 – A New Celebration for Marching Music byMike Lawson March 20, 2017 0 March is the month that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. It’s famous for the...
School Bands and Orchestras An Appreciation byMike Lawson March 20, 2017 0 School bands and orchestras carry on a great heritage in the American public school system.
Glenville State College – Bluegrass Bachelors And Beyond byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 Located in the center of West Virginia, close to three hours south of Pittsburgh and 15 miles off Interstate 79,...
The Importance of Band Alumni Groups byMike Lawson March 20, 2017 0 There were all the corny old jokes about “Hair today, gone tomorrow!” and worse. Folks that obviously didn’t immediately recognize...
NAfME Member Emily McNeil Named 2017 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Director of the Year byMike Lawson February 16, 2017 0 2017 marked the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band (USAAAMB), which performed at halftime during the All-American...
Inside DCI Playing on the World’s Big Stages byMike Lawson February 13, 2017 0 Early in 2017, the world experienced marching music excellence from some of Drum Corps International’s (DCI) top corps, once again...
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...
2016 in Review bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 Ten choral directors from around the country share their thoughts and experiences from 2016 and what’s ahead for 2017.
SBO Presents The 19th Annual 50 Directors Who Make A Difference byMike Lawson December 13, 2016 0 SBO’s 19th annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” once again showcases great music educators, each of whom were submitted...
Letter to Santa byMike Lawson December 13, 2016 0 Hello Santa... it’s me again. I am back with my list of gifts for you to deliver this holiday season....
Yamaha Honors Two Artist-Educators at PASIC 16 With Prestigious Legacy in Education Awards byMike Lawson November 15, 2016 0 Yamaha presented the company’s Legacy in Education Awards to Steve Houghton and Bret Kuhn during this week’s annual Percussive Arts...
Part 4: Groove and Ensemble “The Musical Part” byMike Lawson November 11, 2016 0 Development of the “rhythm base” of any ensemble requires much effort and many approaches but it will produce the maximum...