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New PAS Executive Director
Joshua Simonds has been named as the new executive director of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS). Simonds was a drum ... -
Relieve Upper Body Tension
With marching season in full swing, flutists often suffer from upper body tension and head and arm fatigue as longer ... -
Circuit Training
Circuit training is highly regarded as an efficient and effective approach to physical fitness. Performing a series of short exercises ... -
Paradiddle Paradise
If paradiddles were a food group, they would be the vegetables. Maybe fruit too. Plus the meat and the carbs. ... -
So, You Have a New Instructor?
I recently moved from the West Coast to the East Coast and found myself instructing a new color guard. Actually, ... -
Pearl Drumlite
In a stage setting, drummers are often relegated to the back. But thanks to the introduction of Pearl’s new Drumlite ... -
New System Blue Company and Products
For System Blue, 2016 marked the start of an organizational reboot. Developed by The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps, ... -
Regionals-September 2016 to November 2016
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From September 2016 to November 2016. WEST Ascend ... -
Drum Corps Docu-Drama Airing Soon
Full details have emerged on the highly anticipated drum corps television docu-drama “Clash of the Corps.” The eight-part series will ... -
The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps
Comedy. Love. Zombies. A unique show with a memorable name—backed by behind-the-scenes administrative improvements—helped The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps ... -
Don’t Give Up-Northwest Community High School
Encouraged by supportive directors, a struggling student overcomes personal and musical challenges to lead the band. My name is Diana ... -
Trip Prep
Booster organizations make careful plans to ensure excursions to out-of-town events go smoothly. Every summer, the students in the Fontainebleau ... -
Get Outdoors
Make your workout more fun by heading outside. As summer turns to fall, relish those last few weeks of nice ... -
Crossword: Uniformity
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the September/October 2016 installment. ACROSS 1. ___ into shape ... -
All-American Drumline Announced
Drumlines of America has announced their first annual All-American Drumline, an honor bestowed to top young percussionists across the nation. Interested ... -
“Hey! Baby” Still Popular After all these Years
“Hey! Baby” I wanna know … how many of you have played this tune? Chances are: Many of your marching ... -
Make Some Noise
When the band is in the stands, it is the biggest rooting section in the stadium and brings an infectious ... -
The “I” in DCI
Here’s a look at the unique experiences of international groups that have performed in Drum Corps International. Every May, Canada’s ... -
It’s Elementary, My Dear
A growing number of communities are introducing students to the marching arts in grade school. Find out why and how. ... -
“Blast!” on Disney
The marching stage show “Blast!” is taking fans to a whole new world of music from the Walt Disney Company. ... -
World’s Largest Alumni Band
Billed as “The World’s Largest Alumni Band,” 643 alumni of West Genesee High School in Camillus, New York, gathered for ... -
DCI 2016 Rules Changes
Drum Corps International (DCI) announced several rules changes for this year’s summer tour including altering how percussion is judged, allowing ... -
Military Bands in Danger of Cuts
Military bands have become a target for some members of the House of Representatives looking to cut costs. Representative Martha ... -
New NAfME CEO Focuses on Diversity
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is focusing on diversity after former CEO Michael Butera’s alleged comments provoked outrage ... -
Getting Away
Is it important to have time away from your instrument? Is it important to have other areas of creativity that ... -
Pivotal Action
If you watch a brass player traverse a large interval, you may observe a change in the horizontal angle of ... -
Crash Course on Cymbals
The cymbal line is often one of the more overlooked sections of the marching percussion ensemble; however, it is an ... -
Tips for Student Leader
Some guard programs rely solely on their student leadership to create, choreograph, and clean routines. I can only imagine how ... -
ErgoSonic Drum Set
The Angled Shell Drum Set is the newest product in ErgoSonic Percussion’s lineup of instruments. Its most prominent features are ... -
Marching Miniatures
Members, alums, and fans of college marching band and drum corps can remember a favorite season, show, or group with ...
