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Two Percussion Pioneers Pass Away
The percussion community recently mourned the loss of two pioneers: Pro-Mark drumsticks founder Irvin “Herb” Brochstein and Sabian founder Robert ... -
Marching Roundtable Shares Expert Secrets
The Marching Roundtable Podcast Series, celebrating its second anniversary, presents marching experts in a podcast format that can help educators ... -
Music for All 2013 Hall of Fame
Music for All (MFA) inducted three new members into the prestigious Bands of America (BOA) Hall of Fame: James Campbell, ... -
Pick a New One
When it's time to replace your instrument, what should you look for? By Jim Snyder, The Clarinet Guy. From Halftime ... -
YouTubing
Discover and listen to brass musicians on YouTube. You'll gain a powerful tool for your own playing. By jazz trumpeter ... -
WGI Finals Debut
On its first trip to WGI World Championships, Homestead High School became a world-class finalist. Find out about all the ... -
Guard Culture
All work and no play is not good for the guard. Add some positive culture to your guard team with ... -
New Marching Brass Offerings
In the last six months, two percussion companies took a leap forward toward creating an all-around instrumental solution for the ... -
Regionals – May/June 2013
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From May to July 2013. -
Lassiter High School
After 37 years as a band director (31 with a single band), Alfred L. Watkins retires from Lassiter High School. ... -
On My Own
Drum majors depend on their band directors for support and guidance—but what if there is no band director? Photos by ... -
Find Something You Love
We’ve all heard the advice to follow your passions. When it comes to exercise, that suggestion also rings true. From ... -
Crossword: How Do You Rank?
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the May/June 2013 puzzle. -
Wonder Women
In many ways, music education is a man’s world. According to researcher Elizabeth Gould in 2005, less than 10 percent ... -
College “Class” in WGI
In recent years, the number of college-affiliated indoor marching groups has seemingly exploded. Why? And how do these programs experience ... -
Strike Up the Brand
With their energy, colorful uniforms and good ol’ American feeling, marching bands have caught the attention of advertising agencies and ... -
International Women’s Day
Read the musings of Halftime Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Christine Ngeo Katzman. In this March/April 2013, she discusses International Women's ... -
GRAMMY’s Music Educator Award
The GRAMMY Foundation will recognize outstanding music educators with a new Music Educator Award, announced during the 55th GRAMMY Awards ... -
DCI DrumLine Battle and SoundSport
Drum Corps International (DCI) launched two exciting new ventures that have the potential to bring music and marching competition to ... -
National Band Association Hall of Fame Inducts John P. Paynter
The National Band Association (NBA) inducted five new members into its Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors during a ... -
Glassmen Go Inactive
The Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps from Toledo, Ohio, announced that it will go inactive for the 2013 season of ... -
Attend a Summer Masterclass
With the end of the school year approaching, it’s a great time to consider attending a summer music masterclass, camp ... -
The Slide Trumpet
Find out from brass instructor Chase Sanborn how the slide trumpet can be used as a learning tool. From Halftime ... -
Commit Yourself and Go for It
For drumming, as with most things in life, you really have to “go for it” to achieve success. This mantra ... -
The Power of the Hand
There is one expressive tool that is often undervalued by performers: the hand. Find out tips from guard instructor Chris ... -
Vic Firth 50th Anniversary Sticks
In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, Vic Firth Company has released eight limited edition products. From Halftime Magazine, a print ... -
Evans Level 360
D’Addario & Co. recently debuted the Evans Level 360 to address the frustrations that players experience when changing and tuning ... -
Regionals – March/April 2013
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From March to May 2013. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Punahou Marching Band
Marching in the Presidential Inaugural Parade is one of thegreatest privileges for a marching band. Meet the band thathas had ... -
Being the New Kid Again
After years of leadership in high school, remembering what itfeels like to be new again gives a whole new perspective. ...