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  • Music Charities Threaten to Withdraw from Buffalo Schools Due to Program Cuts

    Mike Lawson | July 11, 2013The Buffalo News reported this week that if Buffalo Public Schools officials go through with a plan to eliminate band and orchestra programs from their 14 city schools this year, many national music foundations tasked with providing free instruments and support to these schools have pledged to end their donations. The Buffalo News reported this […] Read More...
  • Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition Planned for First U.S. Visit

    Mike Lawson | July 11, 2013The Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists will take place for the first time in the United States in late February, 2014.The Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists will take place for the first time in the United States in late February, 2014. The 10-day festival at the University of Texas at Austin […] Read More...
  • Pearl/Adams launches Drum Corps Website

    Mike Lawson | July 11, 2013Pearl/Adams recently launched PearlAdamsDCI.com, featuring content from Pearl/Adams drum corps from across the country.Pearl/Adams recently launched PearlAdamsDCI.com, featuring content from Pearl/Adams drum corps from across the country.  Users can check the site regularly throughout the 2013 DCI season for pictures and videos of a wide variety of DCI percussion ensembles. The world’s top drum and […] Read More...
  • Mizzou Int’l Composers Fest Set for Next Weekend

    Mike Lawson | July 11, 2013Now in its fourth year, the Mizzou International Composers Festival will take place July 22 through July 27. Now in its fourth year, the Mizzou International Composers Festival will take place July 22 through July 27. The MICF is one of the most noteworthy contemporary music events in the Midwest, attracting attention from composers, musicians, […] Read More...
  • BSO Presents Composers Award to John Harbison

    Mike Lawson | July 11, 2013The Boston Symphony Orchestra has presented John Harbison with the Mark M. Horblit “Merit Award” for distinguished composition by an American composer.The Boston Symphony Orchestra has presented John Harbison with the Mark M. Horblit “Merit Award” for distinguished composition by an American composer. The award was created in 1947 by the late Boston attorney Mark […] Read More...
  • Open Culture Explores Einstein’s Love of the Violin

    Mike Lawson | June 27, 2013Culture and arts blog Open Culture recently took time to delve into the unique relationship that Albert Einstein had with his violin, which he’d affectionately named “Lina.” Culture and arts blog Open Culture recently took time to delve into the unique relationship that Albert Einstein had with his violin, which he’d affectionately named “Lina.” The […] Read More...
  • Band Parents Goes on Hunger Strike Against Philadelphia School Layoffs

    Mike Lawson | June 27, 2013After an avalanche of slashed sports and arts programs, along with scores of administrative and cafeteria positions, Philadelphia public schools will look a lot different when students return this September. After an avalanche of slashed sports and arts programs, along with scores of administrative and cafeteria positions, Philadelphia public schools will look a lot different […] Read More...
  • Dr. Fred Hemke Wins the Conn-Selmer Centerstage Lifetime Achievement Award

    Mike Lawson | June 27, 2013Conn-Selmer recently presented its 2013 Centerstage Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Fred Hemke. Conn-Selmer recently presented its 2013 Centerstage Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Fred Hemke. Dr. Hemke has been one of the most significant educators in saxophones, retiring this past year from Northwestern University after 50 years of service. He has played and been […] Read More...
  • Revised K-8 Music Education Standards Open for Public Comment June 30

    Mike Lawson | June 27, 2013The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announced that the first draft of the revised PreK-8 National Core Standards for Music Education will be posted online for public comment on June 30, 2013.The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announced that the first draft of the revised PreK-8 National Core Standards for Music Education will […] Read More...
  • Percussive Arts Society Announces 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees

    Mike Lawson | June 27, 2013The Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame will induct four top percussionists during the 39th Annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) from November 13-16. The Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame will induct four top percussionists during the 39th Annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) from November 13-16. The Hall of Fame Induction […] Read More...
  • Harp-playing Music Therapist Brings Relief toVirginia Hospital

    Mike Lawson | June 14, 2013Columnist Jamesetta M. Walker had a recent experience with live music in the halls of her hospital that left her singing the praises of therapeutic music in a recent piece for Hampton Roads newspaper The Virginia-Pilot. Columnist Jamesetta M. Walker had a recent experience with live music in the halls of her hospital that left […] Read More...
  • Sweetwater Sound Creates $150k Endowment for Music Equipment

    Mike Lawson | June 14, 2013Chuck and Lisa Surack of Sweetwater Sound pledged a $150,000 Endowment to support music programs. A portion of the endowment will be used immediately to upgrade musical equipment used by 300clients. Chuck and Lisa Surack of Sweetwater Sound pledged a $150,000 Endowment to support music programs. A portion of the endowment will be used immediately […] Read More...
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