http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2007/09-2007-behind-the-baton/index.html A drum major's story: In this issue, read about the Vista Murrieta Golden Alliance. Started from scratch just four years ago, now the band boasts more than 200 members. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:08:32 -0800 http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2007/09-2007-behind-the-baton/building-blocks-of-a-band.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2007/09-2007-behind-the-baton/building-blocks-of-a-band.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700 <p>The Vista Murrieta High School Golden Alliance started from scratch just four years ago. Now, the band boasts more than 200 members and will compete at regional Bands of America competitions this year. Find out about the band’s rise from obscurity to potential greatness from the viewpoint of its former drum major.</p> Behind the Baton