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January/February 2010
Halftime Magazine® is a glossy print magazine that highlights the “sights, sounds and spirit of marching band.” This bimonthly lifestyle magazine connects high school and college musician-athletes through shared experiences about competitions, school spirit, and band traditions with profiles, first-person accounts and thought-provoking feature stories. In addition, the publication will provide tips to enhance students’ musical and marching skills as well as connect the band community through news, events calendars and product reviews. Halftime Magazine® is a publication by Muse Media, LLC, based in Los Angeles, California. |
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Read the January/February 2010 issue of Halftime Magazine via the Digital Edition, an interactive web-based version of the print magazine that includes full layout and live links to more information. Or read individual articles by browsing the content listed below. FULL STORY » |
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The Tournament of Roses annual parade, now in its 121st
year, is a tradition that helps billions of people around the
world ring in the New Year. This year’s theme, “A Cut Above the Rest,” celebrates everyday heroes. Enjoy our 3rd annual
photo spread. FULL STORY » |
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Although every band has its own traditions and ways of preparing for the
BCS bowl games, each director must balance responsibilities of getting
the band performances ready and making sure students arrive and get
home safely while having fun on the way. FULL STORY » |
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For many musicians, finding steady employment is a challenge in itself—but
the professionals in the United States military are well provided for and get to
do what they love everyday while serving their country. Here are profiles of
musicians from the United States Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine Corps. FULL STORY » |
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Happy New Year, and welcome to a new decade. There’s nothing like a parade to help you feel optimistic and joyous. So, in my opinion, there’s no better way to spend New Year’s Day than watching gorgeous floats and unique bands go by on Colorado Boulevard in the 121st annual Rose Parade. Read the musings of Halftime Magazine's publisher and editor-in-chief. FULL STORY » |
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Pearl Drums has released two new drums in its Championship ArticuLite Series that cater to the needs of competitive drum lines. FULL STORY » |
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The E-Practice Pad from Alesis allows drummers to learn
and practice interactively with more than 50 different
games and exercises, 65 different drum sounds and a builtin
advanced metronome. FULL STORY » |
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Looking to add a little extra flash to your drum line?
Rock-Stix by Buztronics Inc. are LED drumsticks that
light up when tapped for an eye-catching effect. FULL STORY » |
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The University of Notre Dame’s marching band did more than entertain fans on Nov. 21, 2009; it granted a 15-year-old’s wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. FULL STORY » |
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For the second year, Halftime Magazine is compiling a list of top 10 marching moments
involving any marching ensemble including college, high school, drum corps, indoor
percussion, winter guard, pageantry/parade and all-age during the 2009 calendar year. Submit your nominations in the "Comments" section. FULL STORY » |
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Find out the results of the 2009 Bands of America Grand National Championships. FULL STORY » |
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Read an excerpt from Courtney Brandt's third marching band novel, "Keeping in Line." FULL STORY » |
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For the 2010 drum corps season, audiences will welcome new groups and temporarily say goodbye to others. Find out which ones are coming and going. FULL STORY » |
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TUBACHRISTMAS, a tradition since 1974, allows people
of all ages who play the tuba, baritone, euphonium or sousaphone
to gather and perform Christmas songs. Find out about this year's celebration. FULL STORY » |
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Find out how to control your tone through all dynamic levels and performance settings from Jeff Coffin, three-time Grammy Award winning saxophonist of Dave Mathews Band and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. FULL STORY » |
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When you eliminate visual stimulus, you devote full concentration to your sense of taste or hearing to get maximum benefit from the stimulus (food or music). For a musician, ears are our most vital sense. Yet we often neglect them. Find out how to exercise your ears, from jazz trumpeter Chase Sanborn. FULL STORY » |
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Find out about the origins of indoor percussion and its judging categories. From Dennis DeLucia, renowned percussion teacher, arranger, clinician and judge. FULL STORY » |
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If your school does not have winter color guard, you might be facing the next five to six months “off” now that fall marching season has ended. While you might want a break from daily rehearsal, the off-season is a great time to focus on improving skills. Find out how to keep practicing and performing during the winter season, from Catina Anderson, founder of www.colorguardeducators.com. FULL STORY » |
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A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From January to March 2010. FULL STORY » |
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Dr. Arthur C. Bartner, director of the University
of Southern California Trojan Marching Band
looks back on his 40 years—building a career, a
family and a legacy. FULL STORY » |
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Going to a bowl game is the culmination of a season of hard work for both the football team and band. it’s also the memory of a lifetime. FULL STORY » |
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Indoor performance places different demands on
the body. Decrease strains on joints and muscles
with specific warm-ups and stretches. FULL STORY » |
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Check out the latest installment of Halftime Magazine's music-themed crossword. In this issue, we look at songs that elude to BCS Bowl Games. FULL STORY » |
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