D’Addario Reserve Cut Clarinet Reeds by Mike Lawson July 21, 2014 0 The Reserve cut for clarinet is built on a standard thickness blank and features a shorter vamp, rounded tip corners,...
Technology: Rehearsal Software by Mike Lawson July 21, 2014 0 Practice Software Roundup #1 "Practice makes perfect!" That’s what my fourth-grade band director said as I struggled to play a BH major...
UpFront Q&A: Scott Rush by Mike Lawson July 21, 2014 0 A conversation with the author of Habits of a Successful Band Director In 2003, Scott Rush, then director of bands at...
Survey: Professional Development by Mike Lawson July 21, 2014 0 Educators weigh in on the latest trends in professional development From keeping up with the latest pedagogical trends to becoming eligible...
MAC Corner: Goal Setting by Mike Lawson July 21, 2014 0 "This is the year that I’m going to…”How many times have we said this to ourselves? At the beginning of...
UpClose: Robbie Hanchey by Mike Lawson July 18, 2014 0 Robbie Hanchey is breathing new life into the Valley Schools music departmentLocated between the small towns of Eden (pop. 400)...
Jupiter 1100 Series Saxophones by Mike Lawson July 18, 2014 0 The 1100 Series saxophones combine classic hand-crafted design and modern technology. Featured is the new Sona-Pure™ neck, which undergoes a...
Vandoren Extended ‘Masters’ Clarinet Mouthpieces by Mike Lawson July 17, 2014 0 Vandoren’s Masters clarinet mouthpiece line has been expanded with the addition of the ‘13’ series which is pitched at A=440....
Lorin Maazel: 1930-2014 by Mike Lawson July 15, 2014 0 Maestro Lorin Maazel. Photo by Bill Bernstein. Lorin Maazel, an American conductor, composer, and violinist, passed away on July 13,...
NCCAS Releases New Standards by Mike Lawson June 18, 2014 0 First new standards since 1994 define the future of music and arts educationThe National Coalition for Core Arts Standards has...
Technology: Drill Prep Apps by Mike Lawson June 18, 2014 0 The secrets to OSU’s paperless marching band rehearsals, increased efficiency, and much moreThe OSU Marching Band has been a pioneer...
Performance: Low Brass by Mike Lawson June 18, 2014 0 How to train (or tame) your low brass sectionHave you heard the quote from Richard Strauss, “Never look at the...