Nashville Symphony Opening Weekend Kicks Off September 12 byMike Lawson August 28, 2019 0 Nashville Symphony will celebrate its opening weekend from September 12 to 14 this fall.
Little Kids Rock, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and Sam Moore Launch ‘Modern Band Miami’ byMike Lawson August 16, 2019 0 Legendary soul singer Sam Moore of Sam & Dave will join superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho and other representatives from Miami-Dade County Public Schools...
Richmond Symphony Honors 10th Anniversary of Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts byMike Lawson August 8, 2019 0 On September 6, 2019, at 7:30 p.m., the Richmond Symphony will recognize the 10th anniversary of Dominion Energy Center for the...
Modern Band Engages Students, Takes Healthy Risks and Inspires Teachers byMike Lawson August 2, 2019 0 Modern band teachers are constantly looking for ways to innovate the classroom experience for their music makers.
Back to School: An Olympic Event! byMike Lawson August 2, 2019 0 Tips for Integrating and Initiating New Orchestra Members into the ClassroomWe all know that orchestra classes are not one teacher...
Agility and Artistry byMike Lawson July 5, 2019 0 When I started writing these articles, there was a topic I very much felt needed attention but was unable to...
The Richmond Symphony Announces Two Appointments to its Leadership Team byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 The Richmond Symphony has announced two new appointments to its leadership team; the Symphony welcomes Jennifer Arnold as its new...
What Makes an Orchestral Musician an Effective and Sensitive Section Player? byMike Lawson June 6, 2019 0 As I am a very moody individual (by anyone’s standards), ensemble rehearsals have always been both a challenging and a...
Bowing: ‘How Do I Play the Dot?’ byMike Lawson May 8, 2019 0 I’m writing this article about what the “dot” means in music (and the many ways to play it).
A Musician’s Guide to Recording Bowed Instruments byMike Lawson April 10, 2019 0 I would like to provide a general outline for how to go about recording the kinds of things string players,...
Clicker Training: Exploring Non-Verbal Feedback in Private Instruction byMike Lawson February 8, 2019 0 I recently heard a fascinating piece on the radio in which the concept of “clicker training” (a proven method of...
The Value of Auditions: Musician Wellness and Ensemble Health byMike Lawson January 10, 2019 0 Too often, this profession breeds unhealthy behavior cultivated by frustrations and factors outside of our control, coupled with inconsistencies in...