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Back to School
After a relaxed schedule over the summer, beginning the new school year is an abrupt change with early rehearsals, demanding ... -
T.O.C. (Time Off Chops)
I am writing this article from a ship balcony overlooking the rainy streetscape of Juneau, Alaska. As I packed for ... -
Auditioning for Indoor
This month I sat down with Kyle Wong, a snare player who won a WGI Gold Medal in 2014 with ... -
All in the Journey
The rush of a fantastic performance is one of the most amazing things about color guard, but performance only accounts ... -
Steve Gadd 70th Collection
In celebration of Steve Gadd’s 70th birthday, Vic Firth Company is releasing a set of limited edition drum gear commemorating ... -
FieldProps.com Frames and Flags
Thanks to FieldProps.com, a division of Band Today LLC, marching bands no longer have to struggle with temperamental homemade props ... -
Bandmates Decals
Marching performers and fans can showcase their activity with Bandmates’ decals that can stick on cars, instrument cases or windows. ... -
Regionals – September/October 2015
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From September to November 2015. West Ascend Performing ... -
Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps
Leading the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps for the past 30 years, Mark Arnold has helped the organization become ... -
All Scrambled Up
At the University of Pennsylvania and many other Ivy League schools, marching bands aren’t as serious. However, they can be ... -
Lip Care
When your lips hurt, it’s hard to focus on performing. Here are some of the most common problems and remedies. ... -
Crossword: Sorry, Wrong Instrument
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the Sep/Oct 2015 installment. ACROSS 1. Azerbaijan, once (abbrev.) ... -
Dietary and Physical Activity Patterns of Marching Artists Survey
NYU Steinhardt, Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health has asked us to pass along this information about an ... -
Successful Crowdfunding
A new type of fundraising opportunity has emerged in the past few years. What’s the best way for your band ... -
Fun-Sized Drum Corps
Drum Corps International’s SoundSport and DrumLine Battle, which allow smaller ensembles to participate in new types of marching programs, have ... -
Legendary Band Directors
Halftime Magazine asked our followers and fans who they felt were the most legendary band directors at the high school ... -
What does it take to become a legend?
What does it take to become a legend? In this issue of Halftime Magazine, we celebrate the following four “Legendary ... -
Gil Silva Retires From Drum Corps Associates
Soon after the 2015 drum corps season comes to an end, so will the tenure of Drum Corps Associates (DCA) ... -
Hoch Continues as Interim Director at Ohio State
After months of searching for a new athletic band director, The Ohio State University has decided to continue with Dr. ... -
Stanford Banned From Away Games
The Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band (LSJUMB) has found itself in hot water once again, after a university investigation ... -
Wrapping, Sails and the Newbie
Happy summer! As I write this, I am sure that the majority of us are in the midst of summer ... -
Parade Prep
There are few types of activities in the marching world more polarizing than parades. Some people view them as distractions ... -
Compression Tactics
Making a balloon squeal by releasing small amounts of air through a stretched opening bears resemblance to the function of ... -
Studio Sessions
In March 2015, I went to Havana, Cuba, with the Crescent Super Band, part of an after-school program started by ... -
Manhasset Tablet Holder
As technology becomes more prevalent in our society, people are relying more and more on it for every aspect of ... -
Seavine Cymbal Gloves
Cymbal gloves have always been a necessity in the world of the marching arts; however, for a long time, it ... -
Musser Front Ensemble Marching Frames
Marching frames for front ensemble instruments have existed for decades; however, some are incredibly hard to use, and others are ... -
Regionals – July/August 2015
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From July to September 2015. WEST Ascend Performing ... -
Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps
A corps with a long, strong tradition, the Boston Crusaders is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Leading the realm is Andy ... -
Not Another Stereotype
A male flutist overcomes bullying and a rough family history to become drum major and drum major coordinator of the ...