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September/October 2011
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 September/October 2011 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. Click the
arrow buttons to scroll through the pages, or click anywhere else to
view in full screen mode. FULL STORY » |
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It was an angels/demons double team taking on the devils on the “battlefield” of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The epic showdown ended with The Cadets capturing its
10th Drum Corps International title on Aug. 13, 2011, denying the reigning champion Blue Devils from capturing a rare three-peat. While on the rain-swept fields of the Open Class Championships, Blue Devils B secured its own three-peat with a third gold
medal in as many years. FULL STORY » |
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Using traditional instrument cases as well
as blankets and bungee cords, marching
bands take many precautions to protect their
equipment while traveling. FULL STORY » |
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If you or your band has ever dreamed of hosting a
competition—or would like to improve your existing
one—prepare and serve with flair. FULL STORY » |
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Musings by Christine Ngeo Katzman, Halftime Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief. In this issue: the impact that can be felt when attending or hosting events. FULL STORY » |
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Booster clubs and band parents, rejoice!
Two new online resources for the adults of
the music education world have emerged: BandBoostersOnline.com and
the National
Association of Music Parents (AMP). Both organizations
are founded by people with years of
experience in music education and focus on
connecting boosters through discussion and
shared advice. FULL STORY » |
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Current and former band students
around the world celebrated Aug. 25 by
putting on their marching shoes for
the first International Dinkles Day. FULL STORY » |
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All around the country, marching bands as well as music corporations
and professional musicians are “band-Ing” together for the
Joplin (Mo.) Eagle Pride Band, whose high school along with much
of its city was destroyed by a tornado on May 22. FULL STORY » |
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Step groups can step right up for the annual Disney STEP
Classic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Walt Disney World
Resort, coming Feb. 18 to 19, 2012. FULL STORY » |
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As the nation commemorated the 10th anniversary of the tragic
events of Sept. 11, 2001, high school marching bands were
among those leading the displays of patriotism. From a thematic
field show to a mass band concert, these special performances
were meaningful for performers and audience members. FULL STORY » |
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Developing skill and confidence
in producing quality
recordings is essential for
musicians. With a few simple
techniques and regular
practice, recording quality
will improve dramatically. FULL STORY » |
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An efficient brass player converts each bit of air into lip
vibration, producing maximum results for a given amount
of effort. FULL STORY » |
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In this issue’s column, we’re
talking Quads and how to
play the one thing every
tenor drummer wants to
do—the scrape/sweep. FULL STORY » |
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If you are facing a
trouble spot in your show, you are not alone. Here is the battle plan. FULL STORY » |
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Write drill and see it come to
life on your computer screen,
with Box5 Software’s EnVision Visual
Performance Design program. This
new product creates 3D renderings
of your show, with instruments and
even customized uniforms. FULL STORY » |
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Vic Firth has released a new signature
stick created by WGI
Hall of Fame member Mike Jackson.
The design features a reverse taper,
meaning it is larger in the middle
and thinner on the ends, creating a
higher-pitched sound and rim shot. FULL STORY » |
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Cleaning a horn can be quite a task,
but with the new BlowDry Brass
Piston and Rotary Brass Maintenance
System, you can keep your instrument
clean longer. FULL STORY » |
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A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From September to November 2011. FULL STORY » |
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As the University of Nebraska-Lincoln moves from the Big 12 to the Big Ten, the marching band must make a few adjustments … or does it? FULL STORY » |
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A championship-winning drum corps. An award-winning drum major. For
The
Cadets, the secret is waking up each morning with the right attitude.
And
that’s a lesson that will last a lifetime. FULL STORY » |
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Make the most of those precious minutes of rest time during practices to relax your mind and body. FULL STORY » |
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A musical-themed crossword puzzle from Halftime Magazine. September/October 2011 issue. FULL STORY » |
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