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...
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...
Practicing and Performing: A Seamless Concept byMike Lawson November 11, 2016 0 I live by a saying I have printed on my office wall – “I’m not lazy...I’m efficient.” When it comes...
Overthought And Under-Taught – Part 3: Reference Points – Coming From/Going To/Hanging Out byMike Lawson October 6, 2016 0 In this article we will identify reference points that allow us to place the notes of a rhythm in exactly...
Fabulous Fundraising! byMike Lawson July 13, 2016 0 SBO takes a look at some of the hottest fundraising offerings from companies that help your music program raise the...
Beyond the Repertoire: A Well-Rounded Performance Program byMike Lawson July 13, 2016 0 Two Minnesota middle schools are adding 21st century learning tools to round out their performance- based music programs.
Accessories: Drumdots byMike Lawson January 8, 2016 0 Drumdots don’t mute or muffle a drum - deadening it, like other products. Drumdots are engineered to control the ring...