Hayes School of Music Alumni Nominated for Grammy Awards by Mike Lawson December 12, 2017 0 Three alumni of Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music (HSOM) have been nominated for four Grammys in the Jazz and...
SBO Presents the 20th Annual 50 Directors Who Make a Difference by Mike Lawson December 8, 2017 0 For two decades, School Band and Orchestra Magazine’s “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” has focused the spotlight on outstanding...
Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute Announces Details for Inaugural NYO Jazz Program by Mike Lawson December 8, 2017 0 Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) has announced the faculty and European tour highlights for the inaugural year of NYO Jazz,...
Etiquette and Managing Musicians by Mike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 Originally intended as a “grand finale” to the series of articles addressing orchestral etiquette(s), I am finally able to present...
Letter to Santa by Mike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 The kitchen is all cleaned up from Thanksgiving and the kids are back at school.
‘Tis The Season to Keep Them Playing! by Mike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 Yes, the school year just got going, but it’s already time to start thinking about enrollment for next year.
Good Phrasing: A Game Changer for Achieving a Mature Ensemble Sound by Mike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 There are many factors that contribute to ensembles achieving an excellent, more mature sound.
OWC Thunderbolt Dock by Mike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 It was with great regret that I found myself giving up my early 2009 MacBook Pro 17” machine.
Experiences That Made a Difference by Mike Lawson July 24, 2021 0 This issue of SBO Magazine is the 20th annual salute to “50 Directors Who Make a Difference.”
Making a Difference Through Education by Mike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 Providing opportunities for the achievement of excellence in an innovative educational experience is what fuels Drum Corps International as “Marching...
Beginning Tips for the Marimba by Mike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 The marimba is not your ordinary instrument. Jumping right into the marimba can be very frustrating for a beginner.
1000 Directors, 20 Years by Mike 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...