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MAC Corner

  • Five Action Steps to Help Reduce Director Burnout

    Mike Lawson | March 1, 2019

    To say that our chosen profession is challenging is certainly stating the obvious. We work long hours and continually seek to “build a better mousetrap.”

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  • 8 Essentials for Maximizing Rehearsal Time

    Mike Lawson | December 4, 2018

    Here are eight things you should be fitting into every rehearsal. If you keep things moving, it’s amazing how much you can accomplish in a 45 minute class.

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  • Starting A Music Booster Organization

    Mike Lawson | November 4, 2018

    School music booster organizations can be a tremendous asset to a school music program. These groups can also become a director’s worst nightmare. Booster organizations, like any group or business, must be well-planned and organized.

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  • You’re Invited…

    Mike Lawson | August 4, 2018

    We can all remember the excitement of our first performance—dressing uniformly being the center of attention yet within the security of a group setting, and especially hearing the rousing applause of an excited and supportive audience! Developed by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, the First Performance National Day of Celebration (FPNDoC) is a turnkey demonstration concert designed to recognize and celebrate beginning band and orchestra students for their achievements.

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  • 7 Easy Ways to Engage Your Concert Audience

    Mike Lawson | June 8, 2018

    Let’s be honest, some of our concerts are not very exciting. The music might be performed with precision, the students might look great in their uniforms, but if our audiences can’t wait to hit the parking lot, then we’ve missed an opportunity to help them learn about music and get excited about music education.

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  • A Performance They Will Always Remember

    Mike Lawson | April 6, 2018

    Attendees at the 2017 Midwest Clinic experienced a unique performance this past December.

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  • Cultivating Relationships Through Trust = SUPPORT

    Mike Lawson | February 2, 2018

    Seasoned music educators know that networking within the school is something that must be cultivated over the long term.

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  • ‘Tis The Season to Keep Them Playing!

    Mike Lawson | December 6, 2017

    Yes, the school year just got going, but it’s already time to start thinking about enrollment for next year.

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  • Unlock the Great Teacher Within

    Mike Lawson | October 5, 2017

    Teacher – I cannot think of any other word in our language that carries with it more importance than the word teacher.

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  • Music Booster Organization Startups

    Mike Lawson | August 11, 2017

    When considering the components of a successful music program, the development of a Music Booster Organization counts as one of the most vital.

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  • How to Maximize Fiscal Opportunities

    Mike Lawson | June 19, 2017

    Directors are entrusted with thousands of dollars of instruments and equipment, yet along the way, few have ever had a course in business management.

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  • Key Factors for Success: Vision, Musicianship, Student Ownership

    Mike Lawson | April 7, 2017

    The more I teach the more I realize that any success we experience in the music program is due to several key factors which include: the ability to model a strong vision, the ability to model musicianship, and the ability/confidence to let the students do the work and own the program.

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