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Travel 101
If you’re a music educator fresh out of school or have questions about implementing full band trips, read Andrew M. ... -
Colorado School of Mines to March in Dublin
The St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin has traditionally played host to a variety of marching bands with diverse backgrounds. The ... -
Los Angeles HS Band Performs with Pharrell
Thirty members of the Los Angeles High School Marching Band were happy to play with Pharrell Williams during a screening ... -
Blue Knights in Taiwan
The Denver-based Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps recently returned from an international tour in Taiwan. This trip was part ... -
UMD Symphony Moves to Performance
The University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra proved that even orchestras can combine movement with music during its performance of Aaron ... -
Consistency on the Road
Remaining consistent in your playing is vital, especially on the road. Jeff Coffin, saxophone player for the Dave Matthews Band ... -
Project Your Sound
One of the differences between amateur and professional musicians is sound projection. Many brass students produce a sound that barely ... -
Snare Tuning
Snare tuning is important for every performance. Percussion coordinator Lane Armey sits down with 1999 Santa Clara Vanguard Snare I&E ... -
“You Gotta Find Your Core”
Developing a strong core (or trunk, as many people refer to it) is more about strengthening the group of muscles ... -
King Royal-Air Sabre
For 25 years, Designs by King has manufactured and distributed a number of different types of equipment for color guard ... -
Evans Graphic Drumheads
Evans Drumheads recently debuted “Inked by Evans” custom bass heads. Now Evans performers can design their bass drumheads to include ... -
Remo Silentstroke Drumheads
Loud disturbances caused by drummers while practicing is a problem as old as music itself. One of Remo Inc.’s newest ... -
Regionals – July/August 2014
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From June to August 2014. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Blue Stars
2014 marks the golden anniversary of the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps. The group has a rich history starting ... -
A Musical Transition
Are you a woodwind player but want to march corps? Being drum major could be your ticket. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
A Prescription for Better Sleep
Sleep is vital to our overall health and daily function. So, are you getting enough sleep, and how can you ... -
Crossword: Summer Playlist
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the July/August 2014 issue, featuring summer songs. From Halftime ... -
Advice for Young Directors
Are you fresh out of school with a degree in music education? What do you wish you could know about ... -
2014 WGI Winners
Old favorites coveted top spots in three out of four World categories while new winners graced the pedestal in all ... -
Summertime Gigs
Forget flipping burgers. Instead, use your musical skills to earn money this summer. Theme parks, music stores, and possibly your ... -
Considering Summer Jobs
This issue gives advice on how to capitalize on your love of performing throughout the summer with our feature article ... -
WGI Expands to Winds
WGI Sport of the Arts is bringing outdoor marching band inside with the addition of a new Winds category of ... -
Music In Our Schools Bus Tour
For this year’s Music in Our Schools Month, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) gained two powerful partners— Disney ... -
“Scouts Honor” Documentary
Mac Smith and Tom Tollefsen bonded over movies when they marched with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps in ... -
DCI General Effect Change
Changes are being made to the General Effect (GE) judging sheets for Drum Corps International (DCI) this summer. Now both ... -
VH1 Save the Music Family Day
In just one day of musical fun and games, VH1 Save the Music Foundation’s third annual Family Day, which took ... -
Play What You Hear
Playing by ear is one of the most valuable tools in your arsenal. “But I can’t play by ear,” you ... -
Inquiring Minds
Amidst the advances and distractions of the electronic age, learning to play an instrument remains a slow and methodical process. ... -
End Goal
Keeping big-picture goals in mind is very important at the beginning of each season. Find out how to make your ... -
The Aftermath
Waking up the day after a performance with aches and pains seems almost unavoidable; however, this should not be the ...