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Direct From: David Gibbs - Web Extras |
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What makes The Blue Devils the winningest drum corps? How does the business operate? What are some of the corps’ philosophies? Halftime Magazine interviewed David Gibbs, executive director of The Blue Devils, for “Direct From” in our July/August 2008 print issue. Here are more of his comments. |
Doherty Speaks About Drum Corps: Part 2 |
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Freelance writer Stuart Rice interviews Gary Doherty, the former executive director of Drum Corps International’s OnQ Performance Education division, about his history and his opinions regarding the drum corps activity, changes at DCI and the future of music education. Part 2 (in a three-part series): Marching Standards |
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2008 Drum Corps Programs |
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Who are you rooting for this year? Read a synopsis of all the 2008 drum corps programs, listed alphabetically in each class. |
IAJE Folds; New Jazz Initiatives Begin |
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Organizations are trying to fill the void in the midst of the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE)'s recent collapse. |
Doherty Speaks About Drum Corps: Part 1 |
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Freelance writer Stuart Rice interviews Gary Doherty, the former executive director of Drum Corps International’s OnQ Performance Education division, about his history and his opinions regarding the drum corps activity, changes at DCI and the future of music education. Part 1 (in a three-part series): Introduction and Status of OnQ. |
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Remo Drummer Night Benefits Teenage Cancer Trust |
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Sixteen world-class drummers came together to perform at the Remo Drummer Night in London to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. |
Starting from Scratch |
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Sustaining a drum corps can be hard; building one from the ground up can be even harder. Read about the journey being undertaken by the Desert Fire Drum and Bugle Corps. |
Allegheny Adult Band Camp |
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Can't get enough of band camp? Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., offers Adult Band Camp, a weeklong program where adults from all over the country come together to play concert band music. |
Direct From: Jeff Fiedler - Web Extras |
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After 35 years with The Cavaliers, Jeff Fiedler retires from the corps and becomes CEO for Santa Clara Vanguard. Read what he plans to do with this new position. |
Lead by Example |
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How to be a student leader in the marching band without the title. |
The Military's Best |
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Each branch of military has its own special band or bands, whose mission is to promote national pride and foster patriotism. Here are 11 military groups designated as premier bands: |
A Tribute to William F. Ludwig II |
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On March 22, 2008, William F. Ludwig II (age 91), passed away after years of declining health. Son of William F. Ludwig Sr. who founded the Ludwig Drum Company, Bill Ludwig had made many contributions to the marching activity in his own right. To pay tribute, Dennis DeLucia share a few personal memories about Bill Ludwig II’s life and legacy. |
Direct From: LSU Tiger Marching Band - Web Extras |
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Read additional comments from Dr. Linda Moorhouse, marching band co-director and associate director of bands for Louisiana State University, regarding motivation and the BCS National Championship experience. For the questions and answers that appeared in the printed article, click here. |
A Blue Devils Audition |
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Although not nationally televised, auditions for a top-rated drum and bugle corps can be just as exciting and just as frightening as those for “American Idol.” Halftime Magazine follows one musician in her bid to go to Concord, Calif., to play with The Blue Devils. |
Ten Dates in American Marching Arts |
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As a foundation for marching arts research, this historical “charter” gives us knowledge of who we are and where we came from. |
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For the First-Time Instructor |
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Advice for the first-time instructor, based on a personal look back at the writer’s own first day in front of a 160-member marching band. By Joe Haworth, brass and visual instructor for The Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps. |
For the Aspiring Perfectionist Percussionist |
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You’ve all heard that practice makes perfect. But practicing the wrong way can reinforce bad habits. Instead, practice meticulously in slow tempos and with core elements. From Lane Armey, marching percussion arranger for Homestead High School and former percussion caption head of the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps. |
Photos from the 119th Rose Parade |
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Twenty-one bands from all over the world participated in the 119th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2008. Enjoy the photos and trivia. |
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Photos from the 2007 BOA Los Angeles Regionals |
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Here are some photos from the 2007 Bands of America Los Angeles Regionals. |
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Photos of the 2007 BOA Grand Nationals Champions |
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Here are some photos from the 2007 Bands of America Grand Nationals. Congratulations to this year's champions. |
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Rising From Ruin |
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Students from recovering New Orleans fight the misfortunes wrought by nature and man as they work hard to start a new marching band. |
Photos from the 2006 USSBA and BOA national championships |
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Here are some photos from the 2006 Bands of America and US Scholastic Band Association championships to supplement the images that appeared in the print article "Take the Field" from the Nov/Dec 2007 issue of Halftime Magazine. Enjoy! |
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On the Road Again: A Pearl Harbor Experience |
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Pearl Harbor in Honolulu is a beautiful place for Hawaii-bound bands to perform. On the eve of the D-Day anniversary and the Waikiki Holiday Parade, read a touching tale about a band and a vet. |
Photos from the 2007 DCI World Championships |
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Here are some photos from the 2007 Drum Corps International World Championships to supplement the images that appeared in the print article. Enjoy! |
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Growing the Guard |
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Find out how educators strengthened their high school winter guard by starting a middle school program. |
Coming Home to the Blue Knights |
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The memories and new insights from one drum corps alum during his reunion with former members. |
This I Believe: The Cadets' Essay Contest - Part 3 |
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Essay writers share life, values and personal challenges. |
This I Believe: The Cadets' Essay Contest - Part 2 |
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Twelve-year-old essay winner believes in “hard work and determination. |
This I Believe: The Cadets' Essay Contest - Part 1 |
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The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps create “This I Believe” Essay Contest in parallel with their 2007 show for the Drum Corps International Summer Music Games. Chosen writers take the field with the corps during their classic “block.” |
Photos of Port Chester in "Spider-Man 3" |
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Photos of the Port Chester (N.Y.) High School Marching Band, on the set of “Spider-Man 3” |
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Marching Band in the Movies: Roll the Credits |
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With marching bands serving as popular American icons, many major films have featured bands in memorable roles. View a list of some of these films. |
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College Band Traditions: Brown Buttons |
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The Brown University Band shows off its school spirit with its longstanding button tradition. |
College Band Traditions: Grambling State's Greatest Tribute |
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Despite all its public appearances, the Grambling State University Band considers its private tributes to be most important. |
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My First Time as a Drum Corps Groupie |
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Riverside Community College hosted DCI's Western Corps Connection June 22, the day that I first experienced the grandeur of drum corps. |
Going Green |
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The Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps from Berlin, N.J., revealed in June 2007 their comprehensive environmental-impact project, one of the first made public by a marching organization. |
Fighting on with the Band |
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March with the USC Trojan Band on game day, starting with practice at the break of dawn, through its many renditions of “Conquest” and ending with its infamous “torture drill” at nearly dusk. |
Santaluces Selected to Perform in National Independence Day Parade |
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The Santaluces Marching Chiefs from Lantana, Fla., need your help. The band from has been selected by the Florida Governors Office to perform at the 2007 National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. on July 4th. This invitation is a great honor since only a dozen or so bands throughout the entire United States are invited to perform. But with more than 40% of their families living below the poverty line, many of the students cannot afford to go. The band is seeking to raise more than $200,000 to pay for travel and other related expenses. Read the band's full donation letter to find out how to support their endeavor. |
Confessions of a Band Groupie |
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School spirit. School pride. And the ultimate seduction. One unwitting college freshman's tumultuous love affair with his marching band. |
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Letter from Riverside Community College Marching Tigers |
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The director of "Hollywood's Band" provides a candid discussion about his band's long list of movie credits and their amazing personal impact on the students. |
"On the Field from Denver, Colorado" |
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"On the Field from Denver, Colorado!" is one man's view of the inside world of competitive junior drum corps. Whether you've marched 50 years ago, this past year or just yearned to be standing on the field, Gregory M. Kuzma's personal tale will give you a new appreciation for this musical art form. "Good morning Blue Knights. Welcome to DCI Finals. The lights are on, stretch is in 12 and three quarter minutes." A couple of chuckles and moans ensue as we rise to face our destiny. It was finally here, three months of hard work, 12-hour practices, too many performances to count and now we are at the day of Finals. Journey along with the young men and women of the 1994 Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. Experience the Drum Corps International Summer Music Games and the intense preparations it took to arrive there. Become a part of the action, stand on the field and learn what this life is really like in a drum & bugle corps on tour. The sacrifices, the joys, the heartbreak, the physical agony, the lifelong friendships, the lessons learned and earned. "This is an essential read for all drum corps enthusiasts!"--Mark Arnold, Director of The Blue Knights |
Reflections |
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Playing a brass instrument requires the coordinated use of many different muscles. A mirror can help you learn to use your muscles in the most efficient way. Learn the art of reflections from jazz trumpeter and author Chase Sanborn. |
Summer Vacation |
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Many students find it hard to keep up their chops during the summer. They no longer have the school bands and music programs to keep them focused, summer jobs rob practice time, and the lure of the beach is ever-present. To stay in shape, try these suggestions from jazz artist and author Chase Sanborn. |
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