UpClose: Owen Bradley byMike Lawson April 9, 2008 0 Not Just a Band DirectorOwen Bradley is technically the band director at North Port High School in North Port, Florida,...
Simple Strategies for More Productive Rehearsals byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 When it comes to rehearsal techniques, there are as many styles as there are teachers. Success in the band room...
Score Preparation for the Young Band Director byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 How prepared do you expect your students to be at concert time? That's exactly how prepared you need to be...
UpClose: Barry Spanier byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 From a Vision to a BandFrom a seed to a sapling, and a sapling to a tree. A strong music...
Uniforms & Footwear: Looking the Part byMike Lawson May 23, 2007 0 Smart uniforms create an image of unity, teamwork, creativity, and flair - all qualities that will reflect positively on a...
Planning for Successful Auditions byMike Lawson March 23, 2007 0 Each spring, band directors across the nation begin preparations for hosting auditions for positions in their colorguard, dance line or...
Balanced Programs for Instrumental Teachers byMike Lawson December 29, 2006 0 In middle school and high school instrumental programs across the country, from the Midwest to the West Coast, instrumental departments...
UpFront: Planning a Performance byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 All conductors face the issue of planning for their next performance. I constantly mull over questions like "How many weeks...
SBO Internet Sitings: CASTING A WEB PRESENCE byMike Lawson October 24, 2006 0 URL: www.isd77.k12.mn.us/schools/west/music/band.htm The buzz about school music Web sites seems to be building, as School Band and Orchestra receives more...
Marching Band’s Place in Music Education byMike Lawson October 22, 2006 0 By Stephen PrattDear Mr. Smith,I am enjoying my first year here at Central State College. I just wanted to write...