What’s Your Story? byMike Lawson July 16, 2018 0 All of us are constantly called upon to defend our music programs. Demands for “metrics” and “deliverables” require us to...
It’s all in the mind, ya know? byMike Lawson July 16, 2018 0 This issue we cover a lot of ground on orchestral music and performances, both by amazing youth programs, as well...
The Good News, and the Bad News byMike Lawson June 8, 2018 0 The good news: My original intent for this column this month was to announce how cool it is to welcome...
Giving Back: Music as a Healing Entity byMike Lawson June 8, 2018 0 Every year I do a tour of Southern Illinois nursing homes called “Operation Give Hope.” When I see the looks...
If it Sounds Right, it is Right(eous) byMike Lawson May 11, 2018 0 This issue is heavy with stories on festival performances. It’s that time of year.
They Don’t Pay You Enough…. byMike Lawson April 6, 2018 0 As I write this, thousands of teachers in Oklahoma and Kentucky have marched on their state capitals demanding an increase...
Yes, Manufacturers Might (Eventually) Listen to You byMike Lawson March 2, 2018 0 I go to a lot of music conferences for educators, as well as manufacturer product shows such as NAMM and...
Music Software Subscription Blues byMike Lawson February 2, 2018 0 In the long, long ago, you purchased software in a box, with installable media, and bought a particular version.
How to Survive in the ‘Real World’ with a Music Performance Degree byMike Lawson February 2, 2018 0 When I was an undergraduate and studying percussion performance, nobody bothered to tell me that I might as well be...
Of Mentors and Modes byMike Lawson January 8, 2018 0 It’s a new year, with new plans, new goals, and all the mice and men one can muster in planning...
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...
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...