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9 Beats and Roland Partner for Education
9 Beats USA, a new company based on the music education method by 9 Beats in China, has recently partnered ... -
Welcome to a new decade
Welcome to a new decade. The year 2020 is just as close to 2050 as it is from 1990. Who ... -
Keep in Touch
Group management tools help band directors communicate information, share photos, videos, and files, and even manage finances at their fingertips. ... -
2020 Tournament of Roses
This year’s Tournament of Roses Parade had a larger international flare with six of the 22 invited bands representing different ... -
Introducing Varsity Spirit
A major new player has entered into the marching arts activity. See how Varsity Spirit, known for cheerleading apparel, competitions, ... -
Aungst and Dicciani Receive Yamaha Legacy in Education Award
Through his 35-year career, Thomas Aungst has gotten in the trenches of the programs that he teaches. As assistant high ... -
The 100th 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade
In 1979, Todd Marcocci and his father drove four hours to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to watch the city’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. ... -
Bill Harvey from Buddy Roger’s Music Named Synchrony Pillar
By establishing Lonely Instruments for Needy Kids (LINKS) and many other community endeavors, Bill Harvey—president and CEO of Buddy Roger’s ... -
Edward Protzman Receives George N. Parks Award
When Edward Protzman arrived at Mason (Ohio) High School in 2017, the band program had experienced a whirlwind of director ... -
Clean Your Sax!
OK, let me start by saying that maybe I am not the very best about cleaning my instrument. I do ... -
Supporting Cast
Every great movie has its main characters and also has a supporting cast that helps the stars shine. Just like ... -
Audition Insights
Whether for college entrance, high school honor ensembles, or for a drum corps, audition season is well upon us. As ... -
Fiercely Supportive
The competitive winter guard season is picking up, and guards are debuting their 2020 productions. While we often focus on ... -
Updated Yamaha Chimes and Saxophone
If you play the chimes or saxophone, you will have an improved experience with Yamaha’s revamped products. Yamaha has redesigned ... -
Promark Drumsticks SPYR Mallet Line
Percussion instruments get hit by mallet after mallet, but the mallets take the beating. Promark Drumsticks, a D’Addario brand, created ... -
Regionals—January 2020 to April 2020
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From January 2019 to April 2020. West WGI Guard ... -
Vandegrift High School
The Vandegrift Band and Vision Dance Company in Austin, Texas, made its debut at Bands of America Grand Nationals in ... -
Captain of Her Own Destiny
Though at first feeling inept at spinning, one guard member navigated many new opportunities to hone her craft and leadership ... -
The Ambulance Arena
Know how and why to activate the Emergency Medical Service for your event. You may have never noticed the ambulance, ... -
Crossword: It Got Really Loud In Here
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the January/February 2020 installment. If you enjoy crossword puzzles, ...