‘Violins of Hope’ survive Holocaust to inspire byMike Lawson April 12, 2012 0 The University of North Carolina at Charlotte will be welcoming 18 violins that survived the Holocaust, thanks to the efforts...
Music Education In Public Schools Gets A Passing Grade byMike Lawson April 12, 2012 0 The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a rather hopeful report titled Arts Education In Public Elementary and Secondary Schools,...
U-MASS Adds New Marching Band Headquarters byMike Lawson April 12, 2012 0 The University of Massachusetts (Amherst) recently unveiled its new marching band headquarters, the George N. Parks Minuteman Marching Band Building....
Bernie Williams and Scott Grimes Head to Capitol Hill for Music Education byMike Lawson March 29, 2012 0 New York Yankees legend and Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist Bernie Williams teamed up with TV star and “Band from TV” keyboardist...
Grassroots Suzuki Program Taking Root in Muncie, Ind. byMike Lawson March 29, 2012 0 A new program at Muncie, Indiana’s Gold Space Theater is luring parents with its proven results and a positive impact...
Stashing Broadway Pit Orchestras in the Basement byMike Lawson March 29, 2012 0 The New York Times recently investigated a new trend in professional pit orchestra practices – hiding them several rooms (or...
U. of Akron’s MonsterPianos! Concert Teams Up 24 Pianists On Stage byMike Lawson March 29, 2012 0 The University of Akron outdid itself again last week at its sixth annual MonsterPianos! Concert, this time culminating in 24...
Kennedy Center Honors Band Director John M. Long with Sondheim Award byMike Lawson March 29, 2012 0 The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has named Dr. John M. Long, director of bands emeritus at Troy University,...
Music For All National Festival byMike Lawson March 15, 2012 0 Outstanding student musicians from across the country are gathering in Indianapolis for the Music for All National Festival, presented by...
Edible Instruments? byMike Lawson March 15, 2012 0 Two brothers in Beijing are making a name for themselves by crafting musical instruments out of vegetables. Two brothers in...
CSO Honors Area Educators byMike Lawson March 15, 2012 0 The Columbus Symphony Orchestra is set to honor three local music educators for their contributions to music education. The Columbus...
NAfME Elects Next President byMike Lawson March 15, 2012 0 The National Association for Music Education announced the results of its 2012 national and divisional elections. The National Association for...