In the Trenches: Saving Music Education in West Virginia byMike Lawson April 7, 2015 0 In 2007, when Eric Akers took over the music program at Barboursville Middle School in Barboursville, West Virginia, only 11...
Perspective: Until Politicians Value School Music, Many Students Will Struggle byMike Lawson March 9, 2015 0 I’ve made no secret of the fact that it was music classes that motivated me to get up in the...
Metroplex Piano, Yamaha and Carter Albrecht Music Foundation Donate Portable Keyboards For Students In Need byMike Lawson February 24, 2015 0 (L-R): Ken Albrecht, founder of the Carter Albrecht Music Foundation, Johnny Harris, store manager Metroplex Piano Dallas, Judy Albrecht, Founder...
The National Association for Music Education Welcomes Partners in the Fight for Music Education byMike Lawson February 20, 2015 0 The National Association for Music Education Welcomes Partners in the Fight for Music EducationRESTON, VA (February 20, 2015) – The...
Perspective: Inclusion of Special Needs Learners in Music Classes byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 I spend a good deal of time each year attending state “MEA” shows — including Ohio, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and...
Yamaha Appoints Gerhart as Product Manager, Percussion Instruments byMike Lawson February 19, 2015 0 Dave GerhartYamaha has announced the appointment of Dave Gerhart as product manager for the company’s Percussion Department, Band & Orchestral...
Manhasset Specialty Names Roberts President and General Manager byMike Lawson February 19, 2015 0 The Board of Directors of Manhasset Specialty Company has announced the hiring of Dan Roberts as president and general manager...
Ten Music Teachers Finalists For Grammy Music Educator Award byMike Lawson February 19, 2015 0 A total of 10 music teachers from 10 cities across nine states have been announced as finalists for the second...
On The Road byMike Lawson February 19, 2015 0 Gackle-Streeter School Chicago TripTRAVEL DESTINATION: ChicagoSIZE OF ENSEMBLE: 22DIRECTOR: Corinne MullerSCHOOL: Gackle-Streeter SchoolSCHOOL LOCATION: Gackle, North Dakota
Carmel Bach Festival Celebrates Bach’s 330th Birthday Bash byMike Lawson February 19, 2015 0 Carmel Bach Festival, 78th SeasonCarmel Bach Festival, an immersive festival of music and ideas celebrating the works, inspiration, and ongoing...
Robert W. Smith: Composer, Arranger, Teacher byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 Robert W. SmithRobert W. Smith has a career in the world of school music programs that most can only dream...
“The Cirkus Theatre Project” Available Online: Cirque du Soleil Inspired Documentary Showcases Student Performances byMike Lawson February 9, 2015 0 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has made its special half-hour documentary entitled...