Turn Off the Tuner for better ensemble intonation byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 Advances in electronics and the miniaturization of the gadgets that musicians use in performance and practice have contributed to a...
David Willson byMike Lawson August 2, 2011 0 “I Won’t Give Up if You Don’t”Lessons on Conviction with Ole Miss’s David WillsonJust about everyone involved in music can trace...
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...
Brain Rules, Part 3 byMike Lawson July 26, 2011 0 Brain Rules 4 and 6: Attention & MemoryAfter an introduction and overview of John Medina’s Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving...
SBO Guest Editorial: An Open Letter to Parents byMike Lawson July 26, 2011 0 Following is an open letter to parents of current and future band and orchestra students. Educators are welcome to reproduce...
SBO Roundtable: Survival Guide – Clearing Early-Career Hurdles byMike Lawson July 26, 2011 0 As in any occupation, long-term success in the career of music education hinges upon surviving through the first several years...
Up Close: Rosemount HS Band Program byMike Lawson June 23, 2011 0 Leon Sieve, Steve Olsen, and Bojan Hoover: “Working Towards Excellence”Rosemount High School, located in suburban Minneapolis, has a long-standing tradition of musical excellence. ...
Using Exercise & Survival Instincts In the Band Room byMike Lawson June 23, 2011 0 Those of you with fully functioning memory might recall that we recently discussed an overview of Dr. John Medina's best-selling...
Staff Selections: Repertoire for Brass and Woodwind Choirs byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 Small ensembles are a necessary part of any vibrant, successful music program. These groups provide students with unique opportunities to...
From the Trenches: The Report of Our Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated byMike Lawson June 23, 2011 0 In response to reading newspaper coverage of his supposed demise, Mark Twain famously stated, “The reports of my death have...
Report: Singing in the Windy City bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 Over 5,000 educators, students, exhibitors and choral music lovers gathered from March 9-12 in Chicago, Illinois for the bi-annual ACDA...
2011 Director’s Resource Guide bySBO Staff September 19, 2022 0 The 2011 CD Director’s Resource Guide provides instant access to the services and products choral directors need and use. The...