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Regionals—July 2018 to September 2018
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From July 2018 to September 2018. WEST Ascend Performing ... -
FREE Players and Community Living Hamilton
Two all-inclusive, all-abilities drum corps shine in the spotlight during the 2018 Drum Corps International World Championships. Spreading awareness of ... -
For Love of the Band
While teaching the band to perform, one drum major learned how to lead with the heart. As I marched down ... -
A Split Second? Learn How to do the Splits
Being able to do the splits involves super stretchy hamstrings, which can be developed over time. Have the splits always ... -
Youth Protection, Drum Corps, and The New Cadets
The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps and the entire drum corps community try to heal and evolve with new philosophies ... -
Crossword: States in the Middle
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the July/August 2018 installment. ACROSS 1. “… and so ... -
Sean King Cleared in YEA Inquiry; Cadets Remove Hopkins from Hall of Fame
Independent report finds no evidence that Cadets interim CEO Sean King knew of former CEO George Hopkins’ alleged sexual misconduct. ... -
UC Berkeley Hires Band Director Matthew Sadowski
PRESS RELEASE Cal Performances announced Matthew Sadowski as UC Berkeley’s Director of Bands beginning in August. In this role, Sadowski ... -
BOA and DCI Provide Future Music Educators Experience at Championships
Drum Corps International and Bands of America invites current college music majors to attend the 2018 DCI and BOA Championship ... -
UNC Charlotte Band Represents US at 74th Anniversary of D-Day in France
The UNC Charlotte “Pride of Niner Nation” Marching Band was selected as the official band to represent the United States ... -
Take the First Step Toward Prevention
When I started Halftime Magazine 11 years ago, I never thought I’d be writing about sexual assault or active shooters. ... -
Avant Garde Drum Corps Reunites for Flag Day Parade
After a 33-year hiatus, the Avant Garde Drum and Bugle Corps reunited this summer to march in the Flag Day ... -
Inside the Halls of Fame
Drum Corps International, Bands of America, and WGI Sport of the Arts each have a Hall of Fame that honors ... -
2018 WGI Winners
The 2018 WGI gold medalists tackled many dark subjects including isolation, suicide, and war. At the same time, they showcased ... -
Touring Tips
From the most efficient way to transport instruments to handling sick kids, marching ensembles and their individual members plan for ... -
Madison Scouts, an All-Male Corps, Features Female Brass Soloist
For the first time, the all-male Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps will showcase a female brass player in its ... -
Band in Ghana Receives New Custom Band Uniforms
The Human Factor Leadership Academy, a K-12 educational program in Akatsi, Ghana, received new custom marching band uniforms for its ... -
Women in DCI Initiative
To provide support to women in the marching arts, Drum Corps International (DCI) launched “IN STEP: Women in DCI,” an ... -
The Cadets and Drum Corps International Make Strides Against Sexual Abuse
As in many other industries, #TimesUp for marching bands and drum corps when it comes to sexual misconduct. In early ... -
Lee Carlson Becomes New Drum Corps International Artistic Director
Tapping into his experiences as a performer, instructor, and judge, Lee Carlson plans to continue encouraging corps creativity as the ... -
All in the Case
Back in the third grade when it was time to select a band instrument to play, my classmates were busy ... -
Mouthpiece Matchmaking
Choosing and playing a mouthpiece ultimately is a personal decision. What works for others might not work for you; what ... -
Learning New Music? Slice It Up
Have you ever been given a new piece of music and struggled to learn it in a timely manner? One ... -
What’s Next?
Now that the school year and indoor season are over, what’s next? If you’re a graduating senior, or it’s your ... -
Remo Colortone Drumheads
With marching arts fans and judges demanding musical excellence as well as visual appeal, Remo Inc. is helping ensembles take ... -
Apple’s “Everyone Can Create” Curriculum
According to Apple, “Everyone Can Create.” To help students with their creations, Apple released specially-priced iPads for educational settings as ... -
Zoom’s H1n Handy Portable Digital Recorder
While small enough to slip into a jacket or pants pocket, Zoom’s H1n Handy Portable Digital Recorder offers professional-quality recordings ... -
Regionals—May 2018 to July 2018
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From May 2018 to July 2018. WEST Drum Corps ... -
University of California (Berkeley) Marching Band
After 40 years as a band director with more than 20 at the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Robert Calonico ... -
Becoming the Best Leader You Can Be
To be a great leader, first you need to be a great follower. Growing up, I knew I wanted to ...