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Drum Corps Associates Championships Going to Williamsport, PA
In 2018 and 2019, the Drum Corps Associates (DCA) World Championships will take place in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. DCA as an ... -
Blue Knights in Bahrain
The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps traveled to Manama, Bahrain, in April to perform in the opening ceremonies at ... -
Gary Roberts’ Legacy with Stanbury Uniforms
Gary Roberts, president and CEO of Stanbury Uniforms, died at the age of 69 on April 18, 2017, after a ... -
Peer Teaching Program Added to Music for All Summer Symposium
The Music for All Summer (MFA) Symposium, presented by Yamaha, has added the Student Peer Teaching Program to its curriculum. ... -
Get Ready To Record
So, you want to record a project. What’s the “Where, When, and How” of it? I have 10 solo CDs ... -
Who Built Your Instrument?
I recently had the opportunity to travel to China and Japan to visit the factories where Yamaha manufacturers its musical ... -
Simple Checkpoints
With many percussion rudiments, finding appropriate checkpoints to monitor timing can be extremely useful—more so as velocities increase or during ... -
Cell Phone Cleaning
The first few weeks after your color guard team has learned choreography, the routine is clean and looks awesome. And ... -
Marching Step Guide
The Marching Step Guide turns marching technique into an exact science. To help students develop muscle memory, the Marching Step ... -
New D’Addario Releases
Evans Drumheads and Promark by D’Addario are entering a new market—one for pipe band drummers. Collaborating with Stephen Creighton, drum ... -
Pipe Props from Band Today
In an effort to make prop systems sturdier, Band Today (formerly FieldProps.com) has released Pipe Props. While the company’s former ... -
Regionals – July to September 2017
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From July 2017 to September 2017. WEST Ascend Performing ... -
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts
While the Santa Clara Vanguard celebrates its 50th anniversary, Executive Director Charles Frost looks to the organization’s future. In 2016, ... -
Majorly Multifaceted
One performer switches from brass to drum major to guard. Through his varied experiences, he learns the influences he can ... -
All Hands on the Field
Hosting a field show event takes coordination, organization, planning and many volunteers. Three minutes before the first Sonic BOOM! marching ... -
Moving Meditation
Mindful stretches can put our body and mind at ease. Training, competition, and even just our everyday lives can be ... -
Crossword-X Marks the Spot
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the July/August 2017 installment. ACROSS 1. Burnt residue 4. ... -
Audition for the 2017 All-American Drumline
Last year, Drumlines of America started its first All-American Drumline program and found much success, honoring 28 fantastic young drummers. ... -
Upcoming Film Looking for Bands
PRESS RELEASE Your band or marching group could be in the upcoming independent film Halftime Heroes, a comedy by Kevin Del ... -
Phantom Regiment Staff & Volunteers in Severe Bus Accident
The crash killed the bus driver and left at least four passengers seriously injured. A bus of Phantom Regiment ... -
Band-ages: First Aid Tips for the Marching Arts
Take care of yourselves and your bandmates this season with first aid tips for sunburns, dehydration, sprains and strains, cuts ... -
Help Halftime Magazine Celebrate 10 Years!
The 10th anniversary of Halftime Magazine is coming up with our July/August 2017 issue! Be a part of the celebration ... -
Speedy Pit Setup
Sponsored by: Say goodbye to timing penalties. Learn how to move fast and stay safe while setting up your ... -
A Few Belated Thank You Messages
As we close out another school year, I am writing lists of people to thank. Predominantly the list includes teachers ... -
Travel Safety Tips
No matter how well planned a band trip may be, things can go wrong. So how do directors keep their ... -
2017 WGI Winners
Many return champions dominated World Class in WGI Sport of the Arts competition while relative newcomers were crowned in other ... -
Bingo, Bunco, or Bust?
For band programs, running once-popular Bingo fundraiser nights is no longer as profitable as in the past. Enhance or create ... -
Peacocks Drum Major Competitions Making a Comeback
After a six-year hiatus, the Peacocks Marching World American Drum Major Competitions will return this year. Dating back about 35 ... -
BYOS Releases Alphabet Rudiments and Goes on Tour with Hybrid Drumsticks
Bring Your Own Style (BYOS) has created a new method for teaching kids rudiments: the BYOS Alphabet. Ralph Nader and ... -
Three Pac-12 Bands Perform Together in Ireland
Although university bands have long admired the St. Patrick’s Festival and Parade in Dublin, Ireland, the fact that the event ...