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Ins & Outs of Trills
Accurate use of trill keys is essential for speed, intonation and technical confidence. Choosing which key(s) to use can be ... -
How Much Should You Practice? (Part 2)
How much should you practice to achieve perfection? Insights from jazz trumpeter Chase Sanborn. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Taking It Slowly
Percussion tips from Lane Armey. Drumming slowly is absolutely essential to drumming well at faster tempos. From Halftime Magazine, a ... -
Counts vs. Musicality
We are at the point in field season where the counts that were once a foundation of choreography must now ... -
The Aluphone
A new type of mallet instrument has made its way to the field and floor. In less than a year, ... -
Kitchens To Go
Everything is mobile today, and kitchens are no different. Kitchens To Go caters to the needs of marching ensembles and ... -
iDrumTune
iDrumTune analyzes the pitch of the drum—from snares to toms— and gives a readout of the drumhead vibration frequency. Read ... -
Regionals – September/October 2012
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From September to November 2012. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps
Placing 9th in Drum Corps International World Championships and beating The Cavaliers in a show for the first time in ... -
Paying It Forward
Words of wisdom about leadership … from being a drum major to teaching drum majors. From Halftime Magazine, a print ... -
Food for Thought
More and more people are eliminating certain foods—such as gluten and dairy—from their diet to feel fit. Is it right ... -
Crossword: “Middle Schooled” – What Happens When You Change the Middle Letter …
Crossword: A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the September/October 2012 puzzle. -
July/August 2012 Digital Edition
Read the July/August 2012 issue of Halftime Magazine via the Digital Edition, an interactive web-based version of the print magazine ... -
UCLA Requests USC Band Alter Pregame Show
The University of Southern California (USC) Marching Band will refrain from a portion of its traditional pregame show at the ... -
2013 Honda Battle of the Bands Announces Showcase Bands
The polls have closed—the final eight bands in the Honda Battle of the Bands have been chosen to appear at ... -
Raising Tour Fees
You want to march drum corps or independent guard/percussion but can’t afford the fees? Don’t worry. Find out about some ... -
5 Years of Halftime Magazine
Halftime Magazine is proud to be celebrating its 5th anniversary in July 2012. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at special moments ... -
DCA Through the Ages
Marching with Drum Corps Associates, you can be 20, 44, 59, or even younger or older; you can be a ... -
Thanks to You
I am very proud to bring you this 5th anniversary issue of Halftime Magazine. In it, we look back at ... -
Mass Middle School INpact Band at DCI
A mass band of middle schoolers will come together during Drum Corps International World Championships for a new unique and ... -
Colorado State Prepares for St. Patrick’s Festival
It’s the one day a year that everybody wants to be Irish—St. Patrick’s Day! The St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin, ... -
Rocking Out With Foster the People
Grammy-nominated band Foster the People enlisted the help of marching bands around the country during its most recent tour. Best ... -
Learn From “Mistakes”
While in pursuit of the "perfect" playing experience, we make a lot of mistakes. But keep in mind that mistakes ... -
How Much Should You Practice (Part 1)
The “10,000 Hour Rule” states that achieving expertise in anything requires 10,000 hours of practice. I recently pondered whether this ... -
Improving Musicality for Percussion
Musician/Drummer. Do you consider yourself both? Often thought of as opposites, it is more important than ever that you and ... -
The Guard Journal
The summer training season is an excellent time to start a color guard journal focused on the processes of equipment, ... -
SousaGuard
With a little innovation, a bit of plastic and a couple decades of experience, you may just create something that ... -
“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Conducting Music”
There’s a book for everything, even as intricate and complex as music conducting. “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Conducting Music” ... -
Interviewed by The Marching Podcast
Halftime Magazine publisher Christine Ngeo Katzman was recently interviewed by The Marching Podcast about how she started the publication, our ... -
Regionals – July/August 2012
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From July to September 2012. West Drum Corps ...