http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2008/05-2008-sectionals/index.html Leading instructors provide practical tips for each section of the band: In this issue, learn about quick repair issues for clarinetists, the benefits of the trombone slide, thoughts about marching percussion and how to prevent "sails" for color guard. Written by musician/clinicians: Jim Snyder, Chase Sanborn, Dennis DeLucia and Catina Anderson. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:05:09 -0800 http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2008/05-2008-sectionals/sail-away.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2008/05-2008-sectionals/sail-away.html Sun, 11 May 2008 00:59:00 -0700 <p>When the fabric of your flag gets caught on the top end cap of your pole, it’s called a “sail” because just like the sail on a boat, it catches the air. In this condition, the flag becomes extremely heavy and difficult to spin. Find out some quick ways to avoid this cumbersome problem.</p> Sectionals http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2008/05-2008-sectionals/thoughts-about-marching-percussion.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2008/05-2008-sectionals/thoughts-about-marching-percussion.html Sun, 11 May 2008 00:47:00 -0700 <p>As the indoor percussion season comes to an end, here are seven thoughts that can help you continue to improve as students, instructors and ensembles.</p> Sectionals http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2008/05-2008-sectionals/slide-to-success.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2008/05-2008-sectionals/slide-to-success.html Sun, 11 May 2008 00:26:00 -0700 <P align=left>The trombone slide is one of the simplest means of changing the pitch of a musical instrument. Push it out, the pitch goes down; pull it in, the pitch goes up. The simplicity of the slide can be a technical liability but also a musical asset.</P> Sectionals http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2008/05-2008-sectionals/in-need-of-repair.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/05-2008/05-2008-sectionals/in-need-of-repair.html Sun, 11 May 2008 00:18:00 -0700 <p align="left">The following sounds should not come from the clarinet: Squeak! Chirp!! Squawk!!! The good news is: It may not be your fault. Your instrument may be in need of repair. </p> Sectionals