Teaching the Whole Child byMike Lawson November 5, 2010 0 Alexander Robinson is the longtime director of the Washington-Lee High School band from Arlington, Virginia. Twenty-six years ago, Mr. Robinson, ...
Juggling the Many Hats of a Music Educator byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 In 2003, the NCTAF (National Commission on Teaching and America's Future) reported that the nation's widely publicized and often-lamented teacher ...
Schools Music Programs Weather the Down Economy byMike Lawson September 10, 2009 0 In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the Liberty High School orchestra, band, and choir struggle to keep the winds, strings, percussion, and voices ...
Creating an Inspired Musical Experience: 21 Tips for Success at Festival byMike Lawson June 1, 2009 0 Performing at concert festival is an inspiring musical experience for both music students and conductors. Concert festival is more than ...
Balancing Comfort, Style, & Image byMike Lawson May 13, 2009 0 Anyone who has experienced the excitement of watching a marching band understands that the visual aspect of the experience can ...
A Commitment to Excellence byMike Lawson May 13, 2009 0 What exactly is it that makes a high school music program great? Is the success of a school's band or ...
Salute the Troops byMike Lawson May 13, 2009 0 Whether at a parade, a formal ceremony, or a concert, it is likely that at one time or another you ...
Effective Equipment Logistics for Marching Bands byMike Lawson May 13, 2009 0 The logistical challenges inherent with handling marching band equipment when met properly can positively reinforce the excellence and discipline necessary ...
Earl McConnell, Jr. Carrying the Torch byMike Lawson March 27, 2009 0 In 1966, band director Earl McConnell, Sr. joined the faculty of East Fairmont High School in West Virginia. Known for ...
Report: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’s Great American Marching Band byMike Lawson January 19, 2009 0 This past November, Macy's Great American Marching Band, a select 250-member ensemble comprised of high school students from all 50 ...
Uniforms & Footwear: Looking the Part byMike Lawson May 23, 2007 0 Smart uniforms create an image of unity, teamwork, creativity, and flair - all qualities that will reflect positively on a ...