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November/December 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 November/December 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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Sharing hope, teaching underprivileged youth, performing nightly and
starting a community band … just a day in the life of the Spirit of
America band members on their recent three-week trip to South Africa. FULL STORY » |
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Whether on your home field or a state-of-the-art professional football stadium, your body fills with adrenaline when you’re standing at attention, ready to perform in front of thousands of spectators. Some characteristics of a stadium, however, can make your experience even more positive and memorable. FULL STORY » |
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Colleges and fraternities go hand
in hand and often do for marching
band members as well. Mixing music,
philanthropy and social functions, the
four major music fraternities—Kappa
Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha
and Sigma Alpha Iota—give university
students an even greater connection to
music, their school and each other. FULL STORY » |
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Musings by Christine Ngeo Katzman, Halftime Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief. In this issue: being a member of a music fraternity. FULL STORY » |
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The organization formerly known as MENC is now NAfME, the
National Association for Music Education. FULL STORY » |
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It’s no secret in the marching arts community that participation
and competitive experiences don’t come cheap. Students and
parents are very familiar with band fees, scrip, fundraisers and
booster budgets. But what does it all add up to? FULL STORY » |
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While the hit television show “Glee” chronicles the challenges
and triumphs of a high school’s vocal performance group,
the show has provided plenty of opportunities for marching
and instrumental musicians and now is pledging $1 million
to benefit music education. FULL STORY » |
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The Land of 10,000 Lakes is now the land of a Drum Corps
Associates (DCA) Championships sweep, with Minnesotan
corps Govenaires and Minnesota Brass placing first in A and
Open Class, respectively. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching arts.
FULL STORY » |
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Thanksgiving: a time for family gatherings, turkey with all the
trimmings … and marching bands! Find out about the Tournament of Bands All-Star Band in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade.
FULL STORY » |
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In the July/August 2010
issue, I touched on tongue
levels briefly (“Tongue
Talk”). This column will
expand on the topic. FULL STORY » |
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Congratulations on completing
another fall marching
band season! The doldrums
of winter are upon
us, but the season never
ends for the marching percussion
enthusiast. Find out how to keep your chops up in the winter.
FULL STORY » |
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You cannot approach a
winter guard performance
as you would a field show.
Time to adjust your process. FULL STORY » |
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Put your spare sticks wherever
you want, even upside down,
with the new Zero-G Anti-Gravity
Drumstick Holder from Maxonix. FULL STORY » |
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Many students complain about
learning drill, but few go out
and develop their own alternate system.
High school senior Kevin Karol
created the Marcher’s Directional Set
System (MDSS) to give his band and
others a different way to learn drill. FULL STORY » |
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Plumes have sometimes been ignored
as part of a uniform design, but in
the last few years, they have become
more prominent and varied. FULL STORY » |
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It's Bowl Season 2011/2012. 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 2011 to January 2012. FULL STORY » |
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Earlier this month, the Stevenson University band completed its inaugural season. Find out how this fledgling band exceeded expectations and about its plans for future growth. FULL STORY » |
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One drum major finds out the hard way that good scores and accolades don’t always lead to feelings of success or self-worth. FULL STORY » |
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Eye health is extremely important for a marching musician
though the eyes are probably one of the most forgotten
organs. The following tips and exercises will keep your
eyes in as great a shape as the rest of your body. FULL STORY » |
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A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. The Nov/Dec11 focuses on famous band fraternity alumni. FULL STORY » |
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