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Student Uses Make-A-Wish Opportunity to Help Band
Stephen Dominguez used his Make-A-Wish Foundation opportunity to get new percussion equipment for his marching band. From Halftime Magazine, a ... -
2014 DCI Champions
The 2014 Drum Corps International World Championships broke new ground. The Blue Devils received a record score with “Felliniesque” to ... -
Hit the Beach
Beach cities invite tourism year-round. What better way to be a tourist than to travel with your band to perform ... -
DCA Turns Golden
Drum Corps Associates celebrates its evolution, its traditions and its goals of education and entertainment as it turns 50 years ... -
Share Your Story
Publisher and editor-in-chief Christine Ngeo Katzman shares her musings. In this issue, she invites you to share her story and ... -
Band Students Protest Over Old Uniforms
A group of Houston band students boycotted the halftime show saying that the uniforms are too old and smelly. From ... -
HornRank Weights In on Best Bands
Have you ever wondered which high school bands are the best in the country? Franklin (Tenn.) High School band students ... -
Colts Receive Medical Grant
The Colts Drum and Bugle Corps recently received a grant from the Medical Associates Clinic Foundation of Dubuque in order ... -
Crash Detroit
A unique music festival took over the streets of Detroit for two days in July. Called Crash Detroit, this festival ... -
Ohio State Band Controversies
More details have come to light regarding the firing of Ohio State University band director Jonathan Waters, and the university ... -
100+BPM in NYC
Nearly 350 musicians converged on the steps of the Brooklyn Public Library on June 21 to premier a song called ... -
Getting in Shape After Summer
With summer break behind and the school year off to a fresh start, it’s a great time to establish a ... -
Choosing a Horn
Tips by jazz trumpet player Chase Sanborn on how to compare different instrument models when buying a new horn. From ... -
Going to New Heights
Playing accurate, well-defined heights is a huge part of a successful drumline for uniformity in sound volume as well as ... -
“Even the Ears Must Dance”
Tips by color guard educator Chris Casteel on harnessing musicality in your movement and overall performance. From Halftime Magazine, a ... -
“Drumline: A New Beat” Trailer and Premiere Date Released
VH1's upcoming original movie "Drumline: A New Beat," will premiere Monday, October 27th at 9PM ET/PT. From Halftime Magazine, a ... -
GrooveTech Drum Multi-Tool
Drums are high-maintenance instruments, and they require nearly an entire toolbox to keep them in good condition. Carrying around that ... -
ErgoSonic Suspended Concert Bass Drum
ErgoSonic Percussion sought to revolutionize the marching bass drum with an angled shell and horizontal playing surface, allowing performers to ... -
Drill for Marching Band
Plotting out marching drill is a tiring, arduous process. Apps to streamline the process have been around as long as ... -
Regionals – September/October 2014
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From September to November 2014. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Blue Springs (Mo.) HS
As one of the recipients of the 2013 Sudler Shield, the Blue Springs (Mo.) High School band has a strong ... -
Becoming a Member of the Phamily
Born into a marching band world, Phantom Regiment’s head drum major David Warren connects with mentors and seeks opportunities in ... -
Make the Most of Your Morning
Having a morning routine can decrease your stress andget you moving in the right direction. From Halftime Magazine, a print ... -
Zildjian Launches “My Pit’s The Pits” High School Marching Band Video Contest
Four high schools across America will win over $25,000 in prizes from Zildjian, Calderwood Percussion, Remo, Vic Firth, Music & ... -
Crossword: That’s Really Loud!
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the September/October 2014 issue. -
Ohio State Fires Director for ‘Sexualized Culture’
The Ohio State University fires band director Jon Waters due to a "sexualized culture." From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Feeding Your Kids
This issue highlights the importance of proper nutrition and hydration throughout the marching season with our feature article "Fueling Your ... -
Marching Down the Aisle
To those in the marching arts world, band couples—and their subsequent marriages—may seem commonplace. But what is it about marching ... -
The Impact of Amplification
Though controversial when first introduced in Drum Corps International, amplification and electronics are here to stay. Five years later, what ... -
Fueling Your Body
Proper nutrition and hydration are obviously needed to keep your body in good working order. But how much—and what— should ...