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Family Matters
When it comes to music and the marching arts, the mellophone doesn’t fall far from the tree. “Wishing each other ... -
Field Formations
From abstract forms to pictorial animation, how have drill formations evolved over the years, and what are the latest trends? ... -
Dress Up Your Winter Wardrobe
When you need to march in 30-degree weather, dress yourself properly to make it out of the season without an ... -
Behind every great marching band is a great booster organization.
Behind every great marching band is a great booster organization. Comprised of parents, alums and community members, a band booster ... -
Ohio State’s Dr. Jon Woods Dies at Age 76
Dr. Jon Woods, former Ohio State University marching band director, died on Sept. 12 at the age of 76. Woods ... -
Trapdoor Social Features Mesa Ridge HS Band
Alternative pop/rock band Trapdoor Social released its latest single and official music video featuring The Pride of Mesa Ridge (Colo.) ... -
Kansas State Band Sanctioned
Going where no band has gone before, the Kansas State (K-State) University band made national news when a Star Trek ... -
Pride of Oklahoma Donates Uniforms to Youth in Uganda
The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band is putting old uniforms to good use, donating them to the Sheema Pride Band ... -
Listening to Recordings
I’ll bet I’m older than you. That’s a good thing because I’m gonna tell you what it was like back ... -
Whisper Tones
Whisper tones exist on the cusp of a note, just before the lips set into full vibration. As the name ... -
Fall Wrap-Up
For most people reading this column, the marching band season has either just ended or will be ending shortly. Therefore, ... -
In the Details
At the end of each competitive season, guards across the country work hard to clean and improve nearly every aspect ... -
FundUpping
Generations of marching band members have fundraised for their programs by selling candy bars, magazine subscriptions or goods such as ... -
DSI HydroPak
Bikers, hikers and sometimes runners use hydration systems that they carry on their backs. Now there’s a pack made specifically ... -
The Wedge Mouthpiece
Performing or practicing for long periods of time can be a painful task for brass musicians. The Wedge Mouthpiece aims ... -
Regionals – October 2015 to January 2016
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From November 2015 to January 2016. West National Association ... -
Round Rock High School
The Round Rock (Texas) Dragon Band is solid as a rock, receiving a 2014 Sudler Shield award as well as ... -
Strong Ties
Though born into an inner circle within the marching arts, one performer finds an ever-growing network of her own. I ... -
Game On
Booster members operate with machine-like precision—though with hearts of gold—on game day and competition day. As vice president of operations ... -
Warm Up Your Muscles
Find out the right way to warm up and cool down your muscles after physical activity, especially in the winter. ... -
Crossword: Freezing Practices
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the Nov/Dec 2015 installment. ACROSS 1. “Highly doubtful!” ...