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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...