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Crossword: “Band Lit?”
A musical-themed crossword puzzle featuring fun clues combining music and literary works of art. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Introducing Cadets2
Youth Education in the Arts is proud to announce the formation of Cadets2, a drum corps for young men and ... -
Bill Cook, Star of Indiana Founder, Dies at Age 80
William (Bill) Alfred Cook, founder of Star of Indiana Drum and Bugle Corps, died on Friday, April 15, 2011, at ... -
Shooting Guard: A Photo Essay
Photojournalist David Paone stumbled upon the subject matter of guard during a stint teaching high school photography. What he discovered ... -
March/April 2011 Digital Edition
Read the March/April 2011 issue of Halftime Magazine via the Digital Edition, an interactive web-based version of the print magazine ... -
In Fashion?
In guard fashion, one day it’s in, and the next it’s out. Halftime Magazine spoke to 12 different designers, companies ... -
Spring Fling
Participating in a spring festival not only provides educational and musical learning opportunities but also allows new friendships to form ... -
March Madness
Even though many differences exist in how basketball pep bands operate, they have a common desire to pump up the ... -
The Quest to Begin Music Education
Musings by Christine Ngeo Katzman, Halftime Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief. In this issue: the quest to buy a piano and ... -
2011 Honda Battle of the Bands Wrap-Up
Eight of the top Historically Black College and University marching bands played for nearly 60,000 fans at the 9th annual ... -
“The Sound of Perfection” Movie in Pre-Production
David Yarbrough is a man with a vision—to produce a blockbuster feature movie, titled “The Sound of Perfection,” that will ... -
Super Bowl Super Bands
Professional football’s biggest event once again showcased marching bands. The Super Bowl halftime show performed by The Black Eyed Peas ... -
DCI Rules and Systems Task Force
Drum Corps International held its annual meeting in January. As part of the outcome, DCI will test the addition of ... -
“Today Show” Host Joins High School Band
Ann Curry, host of NBC’s “Today Show,” played a stint with the Bergenfield (N.J.) High School Band as part of ... -
Prep for Auditions
Success in auditions requires preparation, practice and experience. These suggestions will organize your practice time and help you develop confidence ... -
Keep It Clean
Keeping your instrument and mouthpiece clean will improve both the performance and longevity of your instrument (and prevent you from ... -
Eight-on-a-Hand
Eight-on-a-hand comes in various shapes and sizes but is universally the first exercise a drum line plays when warming up. ... -
Keep It Warm
Depending where you live in the country, it may be the middle to end of winter guard season. In this ... -
“What Music Means to Me” Book
At a time when remembering the value of music education is so important, photographer Richard Rejino has released the book ... -
iKlip Universal Microphone Stand Adapter
If you or your band is lucky enough to own an iPad, you’ve probably already started exploring the many different ... -
HingeStix Practice Drumsticks
Novice drummers will inevitably hold their sticks incorrectly, and even the most advanced professionals can slip into bad habits—which is ... -
Regionals – March/April 2011
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From March to May 2011. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Pulse Percussion
In 2005, a new independent percussion unit in Southern California sprung to life. Just five years later, the group hit ... -
In the Middle of It All
Starting something new is never easy, but it does provide many growthopportunities. One drum major faces the challenges of moving ... -
Proper Posture
Having appropriate body alignment during music performances can lead to better posture all the time. From Halftime Magazine, a print ... -
Crossword: If Marching Bands Took Over the NBA …
A musical-themed crossword puzzle featuring clues regarding bowl games. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication for the marching arts. -
January/February 2011 Digital Edition
Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. The January/February 2011 issue features the BCS Bowl ... -
The Granddaddy of Them All
As the oldest bowl, the Rose Bowl Game has been officially nicknamed the “Granddaddy of them All,” bringing great recognition ... -
Bowl-A-Rama
The 2010 football season created a varied roster of teams for the 2011 BowlChampionship Series. From first-timers to seasoned veterans, ... -
Raising the Bar on Raising Money
In a difficult economy, nearly everyone has been forced to make cuts or find ways to bring in more income. ...