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May/Jun 08
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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Halftime Magazine asked its readers, “How has marching band impacted your life?” Find out Jennifer Manzanares' answer.
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Halftime Magazine asked its readers, “How has marching band impacted your life?” Find out Jozie Hanson’s answer.
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Halftime Magazine asked its readers , “How has marching band impacted your life? ” Find out Lacy Blair's answer.
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Halftime Magazine asked its readers, “How has marching band impacted your life?” Find out Rachel Schaeffer’s answer.
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A listing of events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From May 2008 to July 2008. FULL STORY » |
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Check out the latest installment of Halftime Magazine's musically-themed crossword puzzle. FULL STORY » |
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Just like professional athletes, you can benefit from yoga in your exercise routine. FULL STORY » |
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After 35 years with The Cavaliers, corps director Jeff Fiedler retires and hands over the reins to former assistant Bruno Zuccala. Both directors speak about the past, present and future. FULL STORY » |
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Can you remember a time when you effortlessly fingered a new trumpet’s keys or jammed on a drum set using smooth, unworn sticks? Those finished products were once nothing more than rough wood or sheets of metal. Here, you can get a close-up look inside the instrument and accessory creation process. FULL STORY » |
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When you think military, music is probably one of the last things that come to mind. In reality, though, the U.S. military is one of the largest employers of musicians in the country. FULL STORY » |
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Congratulations to the 2008 WGI World Champions. View
snapshots from each of the winning marching performances. FULL STORY » |
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A performer in the current North American tour of Blast! describes his surreal experience, from the audition process to the curtain calls. FULL STORY » |
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A personal tragedy almost derails one young student’s musical endeavors, but family tradition and support from teachers help him catch up and become a leader in the band. FULL STORY » |
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Yes, there is life after band. No matter what
path you choose to take, the skills acquired
in marching band can last for a lifetime; they
may even lead you to fame and fortune. Featuring Larry Harmon, Jay Heinrichs, Julie Giroux, and Wayne Bergeron. FULL STORY » |
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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. FULL STORY » |
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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. FULL STORY » |
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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. FULL STORY » |
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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. FULL STORY » |
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Tired of tough, drawn out drum repairs? The GrooveTech T-Handle Drum Key will help you spin each rod quickly and easily while giving you a proper feel for correct tensioning, making drum adjustments quick and easy. FULL STORY » |
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If you’re sick of reapplying makeup every 20 minutes while you and your fellow guard members wait to perform, you might want to switch to L.A. Splash Cosmetics. FULL STORY » |
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Are you ready to enter into a whole new world of electronic percussion? The RMP-12 from Roland Corporation will take you there. FULL STORY » |
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Two of the country’s biggest competitive marching circuits—Drum Corps International and the U.S. Scholastic Band Association—were both hit with big stadium problems, causing the relocation of their championship events. Find out where these two events will end up. FULL STORY » |
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Three icons in the world of music education were inducted into the Bands of America (BOA) Hall of Fame during the Music For All National Festival in Indianapolis on March 1. FULL STORY » |
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Is your high school marching band ready for reality TV? Read about a new show that will follow the lives of marching band students, both inside and outside of band. FULL STORY » |
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Marching down Main Street, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has often been described by students as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So imagine the surprise and awe of Tracie Ervin, honored by Disney on March 14 as the 2 millionth performer in the Disney Magic Music Days program. FULL STORY » |
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What do you want to be when you grow up? This issue, publisher Christine Ngeo Katzman reminisces about childhood dreams and career aspirations. FULL STORY » |
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