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Are you Prepared?
“Carpe diem—seize the day!” This phrase and everything surrounding it in the 1989 movie “Dead Poets Society” played a big ... -
In the Social Media Craze
Bands are jumping on the bandwagon of the latest online trends. This past summer, the trumpet section at the University ... -
Marching 9 to 5
Professional marching bands really do exist. Learn about four well-known groups and how to perform with them. The old saying, ... -
Hail to the Chief
In the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade, marching bands performed to celebrate our democracy. In the United States, when we think ... -
Book Released About Florida A&M Marching 100
In December 2008, Curtis Inabinett Jr.—author of “The Legendary Florida A&M University Marching Band: The History of ‘The Hundred’”—watched the ... -
Cypress Independent Performs in Super Bowl LI
When Lady Gaga and her creative team started planning her halftime performance for Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5 in ... -
Stanford Band Suspension Lifted
This past December, the marching world was thrust into the spotlight with the news that one of the nation’s most ... -
University of South Florida in Rome
When Dr. Matthew McCutchen, director of the University of South Florida Herd of Thunder Marching Band, was approached about taking ... -
Explore, Expand, Energize
After the excitement of marching season in summer and fall months, rehearsals often become routine when preparing for festival or ... -
Monetizing Music
Articles in the journal from the Toronto Musician’s Association and the website informationisbeautiful.net provide interesting statistics about the impact of ... -
Swiss Army Triplets
Swiss Army Triplets are always fun to play. For one thing, they probably have the coolest name of all the ... -
Occupy CG
The word “occupy” is not one often used in the color guard activity. In fact, the word itself seems to ... -
HybriHEAD by Alternate Mode
When asked what makes the HybriHEAD different from the competition, Mario DeCiutiis, president of Alternate Mode Inc., cuts right to ... -
Digital Performance Gear
Digital Performance Gear (DPG) is taking marching uniforms to the next level. Because of the trend toward conceptual-based performances in ... -
Seavine Hornline Gloves
Seavine, “The Original Cymbal Gloves,” has expanded its offering to wind and brass players. The Hornline Gloves are available in ... -
Regionals-March 2017 to May 2017
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From March 2017 to May 2017. West Winter Guard ... -
Castle High School Band
The Castle High School band program has experienced extreme highs and lows in just a few short months, receiving the ... -
Extended Drum Corps Family-Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps
After experiencing amazing acts of kindness from strangers, a drum corps drum major realizes the activity’s biggest benefits. As a ... -
Building a Brand
There’s a lot more to designing a successful logo than simply drawing a picture and adding a school name. A ... -
Dance Revolution
Dancing as a form of exercise can keep you young at heart. Take a dance class. Yes, I’m recommending a ... -
Crossword-Big-Screen Bands
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the March/April 2017 installment. The theme this month is ...