Jul/Aug 08 - Halftime Magazine

Indianapolis: The Center for the Music Arts?

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:09:00 -0700

Despite the necessity of Drum Corps International to move its 2008 World Championships to Bloomington, Ind., the city of Indianapolis is becoming an attractive home for many performing arts groups. Find out why and how Indy is bringing in more music organizations to become the ultimate center for the performing arts.

Corps Survival Skills

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:35:00 -0700

If you�ve ever heard the oft-used statistic �DCI had 442 corps in 1972 and last year fielded just 53,� you might worry that drum corps is going the way of the dodo. Those 53 remaining junior corps would beg to differ. But the question remains: �Where did all the corps go?� That answer could fill volumes, but perhaps it would be...

How to Choose a Band Shoe

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:01:00 -0700

You�re on your feet for hours at a time on game days and parades�possibly marching in rain, sleet or snow. So, finding a good pair of shoes can mean the difference between �happy soles� and �the agony of the feet.�

The Thrill of Drill

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:47:00 -0700

Whether for their own band or for other schools, marching show designers consistently churn out creative, entertaining drill season after season. Find out what makes them tick and how they strategically move marchers on the football field like a human chess board.

Regionals - Jul/Aug 2008

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:17:00 -0700

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

Crossword: A Half Step at a Time

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:43:00 -0700

Check out the latest installment of Halftime Magazine's musically-themed crossword puzzle.

A Year of Change

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:42:00 -0700

The July/August 2008 issue marks the one-year anniversary of Halftime Magazine. In one year, a lot has happened for the country, for the marching arts and in the personal lives of our staff.

National Twirling Championships

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:14:00 -0700

Nearly 2,000 baton twirlers from around the nation will compete in the National Twirling Championships this July and vie for a spot at the NBTA World Championships in April 2009.

Impulse Performs During NBA Playoffs

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:02:00 -0700

On May 21, 2008, members of the Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps appeared at Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Band Poetry Expresses Humor in Band

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:51:00 -0700

Don�t let the word �poetry� scare you. There�s a 100% chance that you�ll connect with at least one of the 120 poems and stories in �Band Nerds Poetry From the 13th Chair Trombone Player.�