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.

Features

The May/June 2008 issue of Halftime Magazine features a special careers theme. Find out: How marching band helped shape the lives of famous musicians and businesspeople--Larry Harmon, Jay Heinrichs, Julie Giroux and Wayne Bergeron? How marching band has impacted several high school students who entered Halftime Magazine's first annual "Nominate Your Band" competition? What's it like to be a member of the North American tour of Blast!? How do musicians play a big role in the military? How are instruments and music accessories made? Read more …

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Nominate Your Band

Halftime Magazine asked its readers, “How has marching band impacted your life?” Read the answers of our four 2008 finalists.

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Publisher's Letter

Read the musings of Halftime Magazine's publisher and editor-in-chief. What do you want to be when you grow up? This issue, publisher Christine Ngeo Katzman reminisces about childhood dreams and career aspirations.

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Noteworthy

News and other notes: Disney Magic; I Want to Be on MTV; Music for All Inductees; Stadium Swap-Outs at DCI and USSBA

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Gear Up

The latest cool products: In this issue, find out about the RMP-12: Roland's Electronic Marching Percussion; L.A. Splash Comestics; and GrooveTech T-Handle Drum Key

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Sectionals

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.

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Regionals

A listing of events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From May to July 2008.

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Direct From ...

Q&A with Jeff Fiedler and Bruno Zuccala as they discuss the past, present and future of The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps.

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Behind the Baton

A drum major's story: In this issue, read how one young student overcame a personal tragedy to become a successful percussionist and leader of the band.

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Fitness to the Max

Athleticism and health: In this issue, find out how yoga can help you in the marching activity.

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For Fun

A musically-themed crossword puzzle, created just for Halftime Magazine.

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