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July/August 2009
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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Read the July/August 2009 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. Or read individual articles by browsing the content listed below.
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On May 18, 2009, I gave birth to my second child, a beautiful girl named Kathryn Elizabeth. With every new beginning, we also experience a vast array of emotions: anxiety, excitement, resolve and joy.
Read about the musings of publisher Christine Ngeo Katzman as she reflects on the various new beginnings this summer; some are personal and others, such as a new electronics rules for drum corps as well as the start a new group in Nashville, Tenn., affect a much wider audience.
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Few ensembles can boast the achievements of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. In 75 years, it has become a household name in the performing arts. The group has won nine Drum Corps International (DCI) World championships and 19 national championships prior to the formation of DCI, performed at the Summer Olympic games, appeared on a late-night talk show and marched in a presidential inauguration parade. It is considered one of the oldest continually operating and most honored drum and bugle corps in the world. Here, we salute the past and toast the future of The Cadets. FULL STORY » |
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New rules allow
drum corps to use
electronic instruments
and sound effects
during performance,
but will these changes
drastically affect what
we see and hear on
the field this summer? Individual corps share
their reactions and
show plans. FULL STORY » |
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The use of technology—as simple as metronomes during rehearsal and as involved as electronic instrumentation—can improve field shows, fix problems and add excitement for audiences and performers. With huge selections of available technology and widely varying philosophies on how to use them, each individual group must examine the options and tailor technology to improve its program.
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Marching band jackets aren’t just for performances anymore; now military and band-inspired jackets are making a big impression on the fashion world. FULL STORY » |
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Congratulations to the newest Sudler Trophy and Sudler Shield winners awarded by The John Philip Sousa Foundation this May. FULL STORY » |
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The U.S. Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) has announced that it will be entering the world of indoor competition in percussion, guard, twirling and dance beginning with the 2010 season. FULL STORY » |
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To discover the secrets of a successful marching band, Clemson University percussion instructor Paul Buyer set out to observe seven of the best bands in the nation, chronicling his findings in the new book “Marching Bands and Drumlines: Secrets of Success from the Best of the Best.” FULL STORY » |
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As a new drum corps is born in Nashville, elsewhere in Tennessee, another corps is departing. The Memphis Sound Drum
and Bugle Corps will march under that name for the last time this
season as it plans to move to Dallas and change its name to Forté at the end of the summer. FULL STORY » |
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A new study asserts that being in a top-level marching band can be just as tough on students as participation in a Division I athletic team. FULL STORY » |
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After a long day of marching, kicking off your shoes is a great feeling. But how can performers get rid of foot aches—other than waiting for marching season to be over? FULL STORY » |
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Every marcher has imagined how he or she would design an ideal show. Now there’s a free online game—Micro Marching League (MML)—that allows anyone to take on the role of drill designer without buying expensive software. FULL STORY » |
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Looking for a unique new sound for your pit percussion? The SpringTree from TreeWorks Chimes produces a resonating and brilliant tone. FULL STORY » |
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Tour is coming up, and
you’re not ready! What can
you do? Get tips from Jeff Coffin, the three-time Grammy-Award winning saxophonist
of Dave Mathews Band and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. FULL STORY » |
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One of the first questions I
ask a new trumpet student
is: “Who do you listen to?”
I’m amazed by how short
the list is in some cases. Find out some ways to improve your mental library of sounds. By Chase Sanborn, renowned saxophonist.
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In a Q&A conducted by Dennis DeLucia, Paul Rennick--who has taught The Blue Devils, Carolina Crown and Phantom
Regiment and was instrumental in UNT winning its
unparalleled 14th title in the collegiate division of the
Percussive Arts Society Marching Percussion Festival--speaks about his major influences, experiences and tips for students.
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Some of the best parts of
color guard are the friendships
you develop from
being part of a team. But
building a cohesive team
takes effort from every
individual. Here are ways
that you can contribute! By Catina Anderson, color guard instructor and founder of colorguardcoaches.com.
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A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences by region. From July to September 2009. FULL STORY » |
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While a number of drum corps left the field the
past few years, the Music City Drum and Bugle
Corps has defied the odds by becoming a new
Open Class corps this year. FULL STORY » |
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A young drum major learns the value of passion and hard
work to gain the respect of her fellow band members. FULL STORY » |
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While over-the-counter pain medication can provide
quick relief from muscle aches, overuse can
cause blood disorders and even stroke. FULL STORY » |
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Check out the latest installment of Halftime Magazine's music-themed
crossword. This issue, our clues involve past drum corps championships. FULL STORY » |
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