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The Good News, and the Bad News
Mike Lawson | June 8, 2018
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The good news: My original intent for this column this month was to announce how cool it is to welcome Colonel (Retired) Thomas H. Palmatier to the writing roster at SBO. -
If it Sounds Right, it is Right(eous)
Mike Lawson | May 11, 2018
Read More...This issue is heavy with stories on festival performances. It’s that time of year. -
They Don’t Pay You Enough….
Mike Lawson | April 6, 2018
Read More...As I write this, thousands of teachers in Oklahoma and Kentucky have marched on their state capitals demanding an increase in wages and school funding. -
Yes, Manufacturers Might (Eventually) Listen to You
Mike Lawson | March 2, 2018
Read More...I go to a lot of music conferences for educators, as well as manufacturer product shows such as NAMM and Musikmesse, which is held in Frankfurt, Germany each year in the spring. -
Music Software Subscription Blues
Mike Lawson | February 2, 2018
Read More...In the long, long ago, you purchased software in a box, with installable media, and bought a particular version. -
Of Mentors and Modes
Mike Lawson | January 8, 2018
Read More...It’s a new year, with new plans, new goals, and all the mice and men one can muster in planning those things. -
1000 Directors, 20 Years
Mike Lawson | December 6, 2017
Read More...This is the 20th annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” issue of SBO. During that time, we have honored a director from each state, making a total of 1000 band directors who have been selected by our editorial board to be featured in this issue’s report. It is kind of a big deal. -
If I Email You in November, It’s Not SPAM and I’m Not Selling Anything!
Mike Lawson | November 6, 2017
Read More...In our December issue of SBO, we will feature our 50 Directors Who Make a Difference issue for the 20th time. -
The Angry Winds of Change
Mike Lawson | October 5, 2017
Read More...We had intended to do Part II of our feature on military bands in this issue, but unfortunately our ace reporter, Marty Steiner, is based in Florida, along with some of the people who were to be part of the story. -
… is not capable of learning an instrument.
Mike Lawson | September 8, 2017
Read More...I saw this image posted on Facebook by my friend, Julie Duty, founder of United Sound. It was, in a word, heartbreaking. -
Music as Medicine
Mike Lawson | August 11, 2017
Read More...Some say laughter is the best medicine, but I am going to go with music. -
Summertime, and the Gigging is Easy…
Mike Lawson | July 14, 2017
Read More...School is out, many of you are involved in busy summer band programs, band camps and the like.
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