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Nominate Your Band


Announcing:
Nominate Your Band Finalists

Last fall, Halftime Magazine asked its readers: "How has marching band affected your life?" We received numerous essays and videos, and announced the finalists in the May/June 2008 issue of Halftime Magazine. Now, drum roll, here are our finalists:

Read their essays and view their videos by clicking each name above.

VOTE NOW and make a difference. The winner and her band will receive a grand prize, valued at more than $3,000.

To vote, sign up for the Halftime Magazine marching arts community. Only one vote per member will be counted. Votes must be submitted by Sept. 1, 2008.

To read the official rules and original entry forms, scroll below

How has marching band affected your life?

Halftime Magazine is sponsoring an essay/video contest that allows you to share your story. Finalists will be published in the May/June 2008 issue of Halftime Magazine and featured online.

Submit a 5-minute video and a 500-word essay to win a grand prize package valued at more than $3,000.

Grand Prize, Valued at More than $3,000:

For the Winning Student:
• $250 paid to the student
• 1-year subscription to Halftime Magazine, valued at $19.95
• Halftime Magazine T-shirt and other possible merchandise

For the Nominated Band:
• $1,000 paid to the band
• Full set of Remo PowerMax pre-muffled marching bass drumheads, estimated retail value of $725
• $500 (retail value) in Yamaha accessories
• $500 (retail value) in Evans Drumheads or Rico Reeds
• 1-year group subscription (10 copies per issue) to Halftime Magazine, valued at $149.50
• Halftime Magazine T-shirt and other possible merchandise

Video submissions may be uploaded to www.youtube.com/group/halftimenominate. Please also submit your video link URL, essay and application form to < with the subject line, “Nominate Your Band,” for consideration.

Download Application Form

Essay and video submissions (in DVD-format) may also be sent to:

Muse Media LLC
Halftime Magazine
PO Box 661355
Los Angeles, CA 90066

For mailed submissions, please send all materials in one package.

All submissions are due, postmarked or submitted online by March 1st, 2008.

Read Rules and Conditions

Halftime MagazineTM, a bimonthly print publication and online community, presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts, providing education, entertainment and inspiration for students, directors, alumni and fans of high school marching band, college marching band, drum corps, color guard and winter guard, indoor drum line or percussion, and all-age ensembles. A portion of subscription sales will be donated to marching programs across the country.