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November/December 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 November/December 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. FULL STORY » |
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Students and marching bands as a group donate
their talent and time to support charitable
organizations. By helping others, they have
found that they can improve themselves as
well. FULL STORY » |
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From chefs and seamstresses to event planners and
cheerleaders, band parents play many roles to support
marching programs throughout the country. FULL STORY » |
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Marching bands use songs, cheers and pep talks to keep students excited about performing and competing. FULL STORY » |
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When it’s freezing cold outside, and your ears have become icicles. When your team is losing 0-21. When you’ve dropped a piece of equipment during your performance. Or when you’ve had a particularly difficult practice. There are many times throughout the marching season when situations are not ideal, and you feel down. Especially during these moments—but even during good times—you could use a pick-me-up. Read the musings of Halftime Magazine's publisher and editor-in-chief. FULL STORY » |
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The 2010 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase has a number of changes this year, featuring eight of the top HBCU (Historically Black College and University) marching bands as opposed to the usual 10. FULL STORY » |
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The Golden Gophers Marching Band from the University of Minnesota loves its new digs, the state-of-the-art TCF Bank Stadium, located right on campus. Since 1982 Minnesota football has been played at the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. Fans are ecstatic to have the tailgating game day atmosphere back and just take a short walk to the stadium. For the marching band, the new facility is a monumental improvement compared to its old space in Northrop Auditorium, shared with many other organizations. FULL STORY » |
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Following a similar format as the popular Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and other charity walks, the US Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) has announced the launch of March 4 Music, a cooperative fundraising effort being held in 12 communities across the northeastern United States on March 28, 2010. FULL STORY » |
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The United States Postal Service has issued a commemorative
set of stamps celebrating Thanksgiving Day parades and
prominently featuring a marching band. FULL STORY » |
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The former Percussive Arts Society (PAS) Museum in Lawton, Okla., has moved and upgraded to become Rhythm! Discovery Center in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. FULL STORY » |
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I’m a self-taught clarinet player. You are, too. We’ve all heard the tale of the self-taught virtuoso/ star/genius, but the story is about you, too. I think your band director and your clarinet instructor would agree with me. Find out how to take charge of your learning, by jazz clarinetist Jim Snyder.
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It might seem odd to read a column about standing still in a magazine devoted to the marching arts. But it is good advice: You should strive to reduce or eliminate extraneous body movement when playing your instrument. By renowned trumpeter Chase Sanborn. FULL STORY » |
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In a Q&A conducted by Dennis DeLucia, Ed Argenziano--who is director of bands at Morris Knolls High School and heavily involved with music education in New Jersey and elsewhere--speaks about his major influences, experiences and tips for students. FULL STORY » |
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Without proper taping, your rifle can go from “shiny and new” to “split in two” with just one bad toss. As you head into winter season, make sure your equipment is as prepared as you are. From Catina Anderson, founder of www.colorguardeducators.com.
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Students and music instructors are turning to technology to improve music education. SmartMusic 2010, a computer program, allows musicians to play along with digitalized accompaniment while tracking note and rhythm accuracy. FULL STORY » |
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Forget about folded drill charts, bulky binders
and easy-to-lose dot charts; now there’s an app
for that. The DrillBook application, released for
iPhone and iPod touch this past August, offers a
21st century method to drill setting. FULL STORY » |
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It's Bowl Season. Find out the days and locations of every bowl game. FULL STORY » |
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A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From November 2009 to January 2010. FULL STORY » |
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Long a contender in its state competition and
at Bands of America, the Lawrence Central
Marching Band also won last year’s Fiesta Bowl
National Band Championships. FULL STORY » |
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One drum major learns the ropes by following in his brother’s footsteps. But this season, he must lead without him. FULL STORY » |
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Bus rides can be a great time to begin warm-up
stretches to keep your muscles loose and ready
for your next big show. FULL STORY » |
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Check out the latest installment of Halftime Magazine's music-themed crossword. In this issue, many of our answers have words that include parts of a uniform. FULL STORY » |
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