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My Day with Pete Friedmann
A year ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to shadow Pete Friedmann, the voice of the Northwestern University ... -
The Voice
Announcing for the marching arts is a labor of love. Dan Potter Groups: Drum Corps International and Music for All ... -
Broken Arrow Band Student Dies at Football Game
A band student from Broken Arrow (Okla.) High School died Friday night after a football game, falling from the top ... -
2017 DCI Champions
In 2017 Drum Corps International competition, the Blue Devils and Vanguard organizations received top ranks in both World and Open ... -
“Old” Kids in the Block
Participating in the marching arts is not just for the young but can also be for the young at heart. ... -
Wagner College and More in the Media
The Wagner College Marching Band in Staten Island, New York, performed for a really, really big pig in the film ... -
Make Music Day Grows Nationwide
People in 750 cities and 120 countries celebrated Make Music Day on June 21. The free worldwide festival, which originated ... -
Flip Out in Unison for eFlip
Sadly, it’s time to break up … with your flip chart. Two entrepreneurs from the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tiger ... -
Pac-12 Bands React to a Reduction in Game Time
Some Pac-12 bands may see less performance time on game days due to the athletic conference’s trial program to shorten ... -
Learning New Music
Beginning the new marching season is an exciting time with drill to learn and music to master. Learning new music ... -
Band in Japan
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit in with the Hamamatsu (Japan) Commercial High School band. It was eye opening. ... -
The Evolution of Drumline
For this issue’s column, I’m presenting a smorgasbord of awesome observations that show the continued evolution of our great sport. ... -
Perfect Practice
When I first began my love affair with the color guard activity, I thought that the words “practice” and “rehearsal” ... -
Peterson StroboClip HD
Directors struggling to keep their musicians in tune may be interested in the StroboClip HD, an upgraded clip-on tuner from ... -
iDrumTune Pro
More than 20,000 drummers have kept in tune using their iPhones and the iDrumTune app since 2012. This “guitar tuner ... -
Arc1 Rifle from DSI
What is a color guard to do when school policies ban weapon-like items—including twirling rifles? The Arc1 Rifle provides one ... -
Regionals – September 2017 to November 2017
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From September 2017 to November 2017. WEST Ascend Performing ... -
Missouri State University
With one year under his belt directing the Missouri State University Pride Marching Band, Dr. Bradley Snow follows in the ... -
Dealing With Change
In stressful situations, remember to work together rather than tear each other apart. Change is never easy for a large ... -
Wearing Your Band on Your Sleeve
Band boosters and parents can show their pride by purchasing merchandise that features the organization’s name and logo. When The ... -
Rest Day Routine
Tune into your body’s needs with long stretches in between days of more intense exercise. Fall marching season is now ... -
Crossword: Garage Band
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the September/October 2017 installment. ACROSS 1. “Return of the ... -
Celebrate National Arts in Education Week 2017
Americans for the Arts is celebrating National Arts in Education Week! During this week, the field of arts education joins together ... -
National Athletic Trainers Assoc. Offers Marching Band Advice
DALLAS, August 28, 2017 – With the beat from the drumline, the lead of the band director and the blare ... -
All American Drumline & Drum Majors Announced for 2017
Congratulations to Drumlines of America’s 2017 All American Drumline and All American Drum Majors! Drumline: Ralph Nader (of BYOS) Malik ... -
Confessions of an Obsessed Band Mom
Being a band mom brings bundles of joy to parents and kids alike. I have to confess … I ... -
Quiz Yourself on 10 Years of Halftime Magazine
This July/August 2017 issue of Halftime Magazine marks 10 years of covering the marching arts. Take this quiz as a ... -
Emerging Drum Corps
Several new groups have been welcomed onto the drum corps field over the past several seasons. Find out how the ... -
10 Years of Halftime Magazine
Halftime Magazine celebrates 10 years of covering the marching arts. Thank you to our readers, supporters, and staff. Since 2007, ... -
Featuring Special Guests
Guest artists provide marching bands with a way to spice up their halftime shows. How can your ensemble incorporate a ...