Jul/Aug 2007 - Halftime Magazine

How Low Can You Go?

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:39:00 -0700

Check out Halftime Magazine's first crossword puzzle, with several musically-themed words.

Shows and Events by Region

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:46:00 -0700

Are there any DCI, USSBA, Bands of America or WGI shows happening near you this week? Check it out here.

All-American Band

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:33:00 -0700

Ever dreamt of being an All-American? Now you don�t have to put on 150 pounds and join the football team to do it.

The WGI Scholarship Program

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:26:00 -0700

Since 1985, WGI Sport of the Arts, based in Dayton, Ohio, has distributed more than $250,000 to WGI World Championship participants. To celebrate the organization�s 30th anniversary this year, WGI awarded an unprecedented 30 scholarships�instead of the usual 12 or 13.

Join the USSBA FESTivities

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:56:00 -0700

After several years of manually recruiting volunteers, the US Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) in Allentown, Pa., created a computerized system to assemble this year�s Fall Events Staff Team, also known as �FEST!�

Happy Birthday, America!

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:05:00 -0700

Nine high school marching bands� including one team of baton twirlers� performed alongside more than 100 military and community groups in Washington, D.C., during the official 2007 America's National Independence Day Parade.

The Music in Me

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:16:00 -0700

HBO�s �The Music in Me��a documentary about six young musicians including a 7-year-old zydeco accordion player and an 11-year-old composer�won a 2007 Peabody Award, not to mention the hearts of thousands of musicians and viewers. The documentary was one of 35 recipients recognized for distinguished achievement and meritorious service in...

Why I Started Halftime Magazine

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:17:00 -0700

Since I launched Halftime Magazine, I have received a lot of words of encouragement. I have also received great positive comments that "it's about time" for a magazine to cover all of the marching arts. I'm happy to hear that you're as excited as I am about this publication. In my first publisher's letter,...

Indiana University �Marching Hundred�

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:33:00 -0700

Recently, Halftime Magazine caught up with Dave Woodley, director of athletic bands at Indiana University in Bloomington. Celebrating its 111th anniversary, the �Marching Hundred� recently won the 2007 Sudler Trophy, widely considered the Heisman Trophy for bands. This annual award honors a college marching band that has demonstrated...

Caring for Your Instrument and Equipment

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:08:00 -0700

Need some quick tips to keep that old marching horn and color guard equipment working year after year? Follow this guide to maintain and extend the life of your marching equipment, no matter the climate.