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March/April 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 March/April 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.
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Students bringing action figure guns and ROTC drill rifles to school have been suspended due to states’ zero-tolerance policies on firearms and look-alike firearms. how have these policies impacted the use of rifles in the color guard activity? Not much. FULL STORY » |
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There is no such thing as “The Museum of the Marching Arts” … yet. In the meantime, you and your group can learn about music from several different institutions throughout the country. FULL STORY » |
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The music store is more
than just a place to buy
your instrument and
supplies. These days,
many retailers are also
serving as advocates
and educators, repairing
instruments on site at
marching competitions,
sponsoring groups and
hosting clinics to improve
students’ skills. FULL STORY » |
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Halftime Magazine's publisher and editor-in-chief, Christine Ngeo Katzman, reflects on the 2009-2010 winter and its effect on the indoor season. FULL STORY » |
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When you pack away a set of flags at the
end of the season, you know there’s a
chance they’ll never again see the light of
day. But there are other options: Unclutter
your group’s storage area and make some
money by selling old equipment online. FULL STORY » |
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DoSomething.org and the VH1 Save the
Music Foundation have teamed up with
Nick Jonas to promote the Battle of the
Bands campaign. FULL STORY » |
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Four drum corps competed for a $1 million
grant in the Chase Community Giving
campaign on Facebook. FULL STORY » |
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From the presidential inauguration and the debut of the first Major League Soccer band, the year 2009 was filled with historic moments for the marching arts. Enjoy our second annual top 10 marching moments. FULL STORY » |
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Despite a dire music education situation in the Detroit public
schools, a glimmer of hope has emerged for their marching
band students. Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb
announced the return of the All City High School Marching
Band. FULL STORY » |
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Phrasing begins with the
basic building blocks of
music, scales and arpeggios,
and musical expression
adds content to basic
notes and rhythms. As a
woodwind family member,
the flute requires specific
skills that are different from
clarinet or saxophone, so it’s important for flutists to practice
fundamentals of embouchure, breath control and technique
discussed in previous columns. FULL STORY » |
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As aspiring music students anxiously prepare for university auditions, faculty members hope that talented and teachable young musicians will arrive to join the ranks. Here’s a little advice from the juror side of the table. FULL STORY » |
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Today, drummers and percussionists have a wealth of information and opportunity available to them. Here is a list of organizations that you should know about and interact with. FULL STORY » |
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I don’t know when or where the phrase originated, but for years I’ve heard coaches yelling out, “Keep it ‘in the toaster’” as a reminder for performers. Maybe you’ve never heard it? Maybe you’ve heard it more than you would like to remember. Either way, here’s what it means and how you can make sure you are “in the toaster.” FULL STORY » |
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New studies suggest that hearing problems are starting to develop in people much younger than usually expected— and marching band participants are especially susceptible. ACULIFE Premium Music Earplugs from Health Enterprises are hoping to be part of the solution to this problem. FULL STORY » |
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Say goodbye to the hardware store and hello to the High Performance
Flag Pole from ColorguardUSA.com and Randall May International. FULL STORY » |
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The Bethune-Cookman University band marched
in this year’s NFL Pro Bowl, just another of its many
accomplishments. Director Donovan V. Wells
discusses his band’s high-profile performances and
his teaching philosophies that make them possible. FULL STORY » |
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Looking to the past, present and future, Dr. William F. McQueen III
honors former director George Edwards while moving the band
forward to several major performances including its fourth appearance
in the Honda Battle of the Bands. FULL STORY » |
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A humorous take on being a leader and role model. FULL STORY » |
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Getting musician’s earplugs now as well as adhering to a few safety tips can prevent needing hearing aids later. FULL STORY » |
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Check out the latest installment of Halftime Magazine's music-themed crossword. In this issue, we look at musical museums. FULL STORY » |
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