May/June 2012 Digital Edition

Read the May/June 2012 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.

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2012 WGI Winners

This year’s WGI champions included a few newcomers and many old favorites, fitting for the celebration of the organization’s 35th anniversary. Some groups won by very slim margins while others raced far ahead of the pack. New aspects of WGI this year included lighting and multimedia videos for the percussion groups though few of the winners delved into that arena.

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Navigating Social Networks

With social networking now being a significant game changer in the entire world of communication, marching arts organizations must ensure that this medium is being understood properly and being used in a manner that benefits—rather than hurts—them.

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Joplin: One Year Later

Though rebuilding is still taking place in Joplin, Mo., following the devastating tornado in May 2011, the marching band plays on—with instruments for every student and more performances than previous years—thanks to community support from near and far.

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