March/April 2011 - Halftime Magazine

March/April 2011 Digital Edition

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:33:00 -0700

Read the March/April 2011 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. Click the arrow buttons to scroll through the pages, or click anywhere else to view in full screen mode.

In Fashion?

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:49:00 -0700

In guard fashion, one day it�s in, and the next it�s out. Halftime Magazine spoke to 12 different designers, companies and instructors to find out what�s hot, what�s not and what�s next.

Spring Fling

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:49:00 -0700

Participating in a spring festival not only provides educational and musical learning opportunities but also allows new friendships to form and strengthens existing bonds within the bands. Band directors and students look to the festival organizers to help them create a fun, stress-free and memorable atmosphere.

March Madness

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:13:00 -0700

Even though many differences exist in how basketball pep bands operate, they have a common desire to pump up the crowds and cheer on their teams. Directors and students at leading basketball schools share how they hoop it up for the love of the game.

The Quest to Begin Music Education

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:03:00 -0700

Musings by Christine Ngeo Katzman, Halftime Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief. In this issue: the quest to buy a piano and the beginning of music education for young kids.

2011 Honda Battle of the Bands Wrap-Up

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:31:00 -0700

Eight of the top Historically Black College and University marching bands played for nearly 60,000 fans at the 9th annual Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational...

"The Sound of Perfection" Movie in Pre-Production

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:24:00 -0700

David Yarbrough is a man with a vision�to produce a blockbuster feature movie, titled �The Sound of Perfection,� that will benefit music education.

Super Bowl Super Bands

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:10:00 -0700

Professional football�s biggest event once again showcased marching bands. The Super Bowl halftime show performed by The Black Eyed Peas featured members of the Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm, and a Chevrolet commercial featured the Cajon High School band from San Bernardino, Calif.

DCI Rules and Systems Task Force

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:42:00 -0700

Drum Corps International held its annual meeting in January. As part of the outcome, DCI will test the addition of an entertainment effect caption along with other experimental judging systems during the tour this summer.

"Today Show" Host Joins High School Band

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:37:00 -0700

Ann Curry, host of NBC�s �Today Show,� played a stint with the Bergenfield (N.J.) High School Band as part of a special �Have You Ever� segment in which the hosts do something they�ve always dreamed of.