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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. ... -
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 ... -
Lasting Lats
Strengthening your arms and upper back will help your control and form as a marching performer. For marching members, the ... -
Crossword: State of the State
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the May/June 2018 installment. ACROSS 1. Rapid 5. Rational ...