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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 ... -
Star of Nevada Performs with Lady Antebellum
While what happens in Vegas, normally stays in Vegas, on April 2 the world got a glimpse into life on ... -
Three Pillars of Practice
Two class projects are due. Exams are coming up. Then there’s soccer practice, band rehearsals, track meets. And homework … ... -
One-Stage Attacks
Producing a well-defined initial attack presents a challenge for many brass players to the point that it can become a ... -
Learning in the Lot
You probably find yourself at various times watching outstanding percussion groups during their warmups—in the parking lot at WGI Sport ... -
What Goes Up …
I recently had the privilege of judging the WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. For me, ... -
Vic Firth’s Ralph Hardimon and Roger Carter Sticks
Drumstick and mallet manufacturer Vic Firth recently revealed two new marching drumsticks: the Ralph Hardimon Corpsmaster Tenor Stick and the ... -
Free Floating Lug Bridge Multi Tenor Mounting System
Recently, Yamaha Corporation of America announced that it would be incorporating the Free Floating Lug Bridge (FFLB) Multi Tenor Mounting ... -
“So, You Have a Band” Book
Get your band out of your garage and out performing. “So, You Have a Band,” a book written by Denver-based ... -
Regionals – May 2017 to July 2017
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From May 2017 to July 2017. WEST Drum Corps ... -
Iowa State University Cyclone Marching Band
And the 2017 Sudler Trophy goes to … Iowa State University. Dr. Steven Smyth discusses the Cyclone Marching Band’s unique ... -
Good, Better, Best
What does it take to be the best? Find out from the captain of FIU Winterguard, the 2017 Independent A ... -
Engaging Alumni
Every spring, students and parents naturally leave the band program after graduation. Learn ways to keep them coming back. Every ... -
Fast and Fit
Get back in shape before summer with just a few simple routines. When it starts to get warm, many people ... -
Crossword-Bingo!
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the May/June 2017 installment. The theme this month is ...