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Family Matters
When it comes to music and the marching arts, the mellophone doesn’t fall far from the tree. “Wishing each other ... -
Field Formations
From abstract forms to pictorial animation, how have drill formations evolved over the years, and what are the latest trends? ... -
Dress Up Your Winter Wardrobe
When you need to march in 30-degree weather, dress yourself properly to make it out of the season without an ... -
Behind every great marching band is a great booster organization.
Behind every great marching band is a great booster organization. Comprised of parents, alums and community members, a band booster ... -
Ohio State’s Dr. Jon Woods Dies at Age 76
Dr. Jon Woods, former Ohio State University marching band director, died on Sept. 12 at the age of 76. Woods ... -
Trapdoor Social Features Mesa Ridge HS Band
Alternative pop/rock band Trapdoor Social released its latest single and official music video featuring The Pride of Mesa Ridge (Colo.) ... -
Kansas State Band Sanctioned
Going where no band has gone before, the Kansas State (K-State) University band made national news when a Star Trek ... -
Pride of Oklahoma Donates Uniforms to Youth in Uganda
The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band is putting old uniforms to good use, donating them to the Sheema Pride Band ... -
Listening to Recordings
I’ll bet I’m older than you. That’s a good thing because I’m gonna tell you what it was like back ... -
Whisper Tones
Whisper tones exist on the cusp of a note, just before the lips set into full vibration. As the name ... -
Fall Wrap-Up
For most people reading this column, the marching band season has either just ended or will be ending shortly. Therefore, ... -
In the Details
At the end of each competitive season, guards across the country work hard to clean and improve nearly every aspect ... -
FundUpping
Generations of marching band members have fundraised for their programs by selling candy bars, magazine subscriptions or goods such as ... -
DSI HydroPak
Bikers, hikers and sometimes runners use hydration systems that they carry on their backs. Now there’s a pack made specifically ... -
The Wedge Mouthpiece
Performing or practicing for long periods of time can be a painful task for brass musicians. The Wedge Mouthpiece aims ... -
Regionals – October 2015 to January 2016
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From November 2015 to January 2016. West National Association ... -
Round Rock High School
The Round Rock (Texas) Dragon Band is solid as a rock, receiving a 2014 Sudler Shield award as well as ... -
Strong Ties
Though born into an inner circle within the marching arts, one performer finds an ever-growing network of her own. I ... -
Game On
Booster members operate with machine-like precision—though with hearts of gold—on game day and competition day. As vice president of operations ... -
Warm Up Your Muscles
Find out the right way to warm up and cool down your muscles after physical activity, especially in the winter. ... -
Crossword: Freezing Practices
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the Nov/Dec 2015 installment. ACROSS 1. “Highly doubtful!” ... -
Treat Your Instrument with TLC
Marching season can cause a lot of strain on your horn. Keep your woodwind or brass instrument in tip-top shape ... -
Blending Band & Guard
By necessity or by design, marching organizations are breaking down the barriers between band and guard. Open the show with ... -
2015 Champions
The 2015 season will go down as one of the most competitive finishes in Drum Corps International history—with the top ... -
Everyone starts somewhere
At the start of this school year, my son joined 5th grade band—his first foray as a member of a ... -
Vic Firth Dies at 85
On July 26, 2015, the world lost an innovator in the percussion world with the passing of Vic Firth at ... -
Lemont Performs with Jennifer Hudson at We Day
Students of Lemont (Illinois) High School’s band program shone in the limelight when they performed with Grammy and Academy Award-winning ... -
Collegiate Marching Band Festival Celebrates 20 Years
On October 4, marching bands will come together for the 20th Collegiate Marching Band Festival (CMBF). -
Marching.com Celebrates 20th Season
To Ken Martinson, marching is more than a hobby; it’s a self-described “lifelong passion.” Martinson has held numerous positions within ... -
“I Am Potential” Movie
“I Am Potential,” a film based on the life of Patrick Henry Hughes, aired in select theaters this summer with ...