Features

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. This issue features WGI champions, visual design and physical conditioning.

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2011 WGI Winners

Congratulations to the 2011 WGI World Champions. This year’s championships sought to be “the most amazing show on Earth”; with newcomers to finals as well as old favorites, the groups did not disappoint. Of special note, Santa Clara Vanguard took home gold for its World Class guard as well as its Open Class percussion unit. Halftime Magazine’s fourth annual photo spread depicts each of the winning guard and marching percussion performances.

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Visual Appeal

Visual effect has always been an important consideration in marching shows. Today’s groups are pushing the envelope with more body movement, more dance choreography, more costuming and more oomph to tell their stories.

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On One Condition

Stretching. Sit-ups. Pushups. Weight training. Dance moves. Sound like an aerobics class at the gym? Actually, it’s the start of marching band. More and more marching ensembles have implemented a physical fitness program to improve students’ stamina and overall performance. You can too.

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