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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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Features

The July/August 2008 issue of Halftime Magazine highlights summer endeavors. Find out: How is the city of Indianapolis attracting music organizations to become the marching capitol of the world? How do drum corps survive in the midst of rising gas prices and other economic hardships? Why do students attend special summer leadership camps and what do they learn? How do drill writers consistently churn out creative, entertaining drill season after season? And how do you choose a marching shoe? Learn more ...

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Publisher's Letter

Read the musings of Halftime Magazine's publisher and editor-in-chief. A lot can happen in a year. This issue, publisher Christine Ngeo Katzman celebrates Halftime Magazine's one-year anniversary and the many achievement by its staff.

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Noteworthy

News and other notes: National Twirling Championships; Impulse Performs During NBA Playoffs; Band Poetry Expresses Humor in Band; Belton HS Band Performs at Bush Wedding; USSBA Unveils New Careers Website

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Gear Up

The latest cool products: In this issue, find out about Gator Cases, the Air Blade by Band Shoppe, and the gyroscope and rotating drum racks by 2 Cool Percussion.

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Sectionals

Leading instructors provide practical tips for each section of the band: In this issue, learn about deciding what to practice, using drones and tossing in the wild outdoors. Also read about Steve Rondinaro, the personality behind Drum Corps International's telecast. Written by musician/clinicians: Jeff Coffin, Chase Sanborn, Dennis DeLucia and Catina Anderson.

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Regionals

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

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Direct From ...

Q&A with David Gibbs as he discusses last year's winning season and how he inspires each new group of musicians.

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Behind the Baton

A drum major's story: In this issue, read about the responsibilities of leading a World Class drum corps from Evan VanDoren, last year's recipient of the Jim Jones Leadership Award and currently in his second year as drum major with the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps.

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Fitness to the Max

Athleticism and health: In this issue, find out how to protect your skin from sunburn and sun damage.

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For Fun

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

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Halftime MagazineTM, a bimonthly print publication and online community, presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts, providing education, entertainment and inspiration for students, directors, alumni and fans of high school marching band, college marching band, drum corps, color guard and winter guard, indoor drum line or percussion, and all-age ensembles. A portion of subscription sales will be donated to marching programs across the country.