Bave Bellis byMike Lawson June 1, 2002 0 Photos by David Huber, David Huber Photography, Worland, Wyo.When the Wyoming High School All State Marching Band passes through town,...
Eric Weirather byMike Lawson May 1, 2002 0 Photos by Becky Gemmell, Gemmell Photography, Vista, Calif.In the Warner Bros. video “Here Comes a Marching Band,” actor Dave Hood...
Conducting a Historical Inquiry byMike Lawson May 1, 2002 0 Our school was about to close and be merged with the other two high schools in our district, due to...
UPFRONT: EXCITING FIELD SHOWS FOR SMALL BANDS byMike Lawson May 1, 2002 0 Designing a show for a small band requires special techniques to create the excitement of a large band show. For...
Field Show Design byMike Lawson May 1, 2002 0 In the high profile work of the marching band, it’s nice to know there are time-saving options to relieve your...
Web Spotlight: Special Edition byMike Lawson April 1, 2002 0 Requests for us to review school music Web sites have been pouring in to School Band and Orchestra magazine. With...
SURVEY: RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION METHODS byMike Lawson April 1, 2002 0 Getting students to join the band or orchestra and then stay is a challenge unique to music directors. Math, English,...
REPORT: WEB SITES FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS byMike Lawson April 1, 2002 0 Whether you're looking for research material, lesson plans or a community chat room, you can find a multitude of Web...
Mixing Music and Politics byMike Lawson April 1, 2002 0 Politics. Now there’s a word I’ve seen many of my colleagues try to ignore. Politics is nothing more than perception....
Web Spotlight: Fannin County Bands byMike Lawson March 1, 2002 0 SBO Internet Sitings LONDON CALLING-VIA THE WEBSpotlight on the Fannin County Bands URL: www.fannincountyband.orgThe most recent Web site to grab...
REPORT: JAZZ CAMPS byMike Lawson March 1, 2002 0 For serious jazz students, the summer can be a time to take their playing to the next level. The various...
UPCLOSE: RISING TO THE TOP byMike Lawson March 1, 2002 0 The award-winning 315 All-Stars from central New York grew out of a music veteran's experience and an up-and-comer's enthusiasm. Director...