Sep/Oct 08 - Halftime Magazine

Crossword: The Search Is On

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:48:00 -0700

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

Olympic Dreams

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:12:00 -0700

We�ve all seen images of China on TV. Imagine experiencing it while performing as part of an international Olympic Orchestra. Take a journey to Beijing�to the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and a soccer stadium in Tianjin�as 1,800 band members make music and history.

2008 DCI Champions

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:17:00 -0700

Phantom Regiment speared the World Class competition with �Spartacus� while the Blue Devils were �Constantly Risking Absurdity� as the defending champions. The Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets won gold in the newly formed Open Class after trailing Blue Devils B all season long. How did the battle in Bloomington play out? Let�s review...

Band Videos on Schooltube.com

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:45:00 -0700

Now there�s a way for you and your school band to post videos online without viewers being inundated by R-rated material. Just visit www.schooltube.com.

"On the Starting Line"

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:40:00 -0700

Can�t get enough of drum corps? Now that the season�s over, check out �On the Starting Line,� a narrative feature film about a �quietly determined teenage girl� who aspires to join the color guard of a championship drum corps.

Pride Takes Year Off

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:33:00 -0700

After a second-place finish in the 2008 WGI Independent World Class Championships where the group posted the second highest score in its 25-year history, the Pride of Cincinnati Winter Guard has announced that it will take a year off in 2009, with plans to return for the 2010 season.

Regionals - Sep/Oct 2008

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:25:00 -0700

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

Bandsman Larry Harmon Passes Away

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:24:00 -0700

Larry Harmon, entertainment pioneer and former three time drum major, passed away on July 3, 2008, at the age of 83 from congenital heart failure. Halftime Magazine and the marching community remember him fondly, and he will be greatly missed.

Aerator Garment Bag

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:17:00 -0700

Uniform managers and uniform manufacturers alike caution that students should let their uniforms air out before placing them in traditional garment bags. Check out the new Aerator Garment Bag from Director�s Showcase International (DSI), which allows marchers to immediately store their uniforms because a special mesh fabric lets the...

BodyBeat Compact Pulsating Metronome

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:14:00 -0700

There are many ways to keep time, from the beeps and clicks of a standard metronome to the time-honored tradition of beating a cowbell with a drum stick. Now there�s a new way to feel the beat. Peterson�s BodyBeat Compact Pulsating Metronome clips to your clothing and emits a small vibration on the beat, allowing performers to...