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Music Brings People Together
More than 160 years ago in 1857, strife between the North and South would soon push the United States into ... -
The A in STEAM
High school music technology classes that teach mixing, composing, and recording have allowed all students to experiment with creating music ... -
Living History
Some of America’s oldest high school bands are still making beautiful music together. America’s First High School Band Boston Farm ... -
Selecting Student Leaders
With marching ensembles creating more leadership opportunities for their students, the selection and training process has become more complicated though ... -
Bushwackers, ASPIRA, and Musicopia Boost Music Education in Philadelphia
The Bushwackers Academy, created in partnership between the all-age Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps and ASPIRA of Pennsylvania in 2017, ... -
The Launch of Blue Knights Winds
Ascend Performing Arts, parent company of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, has launched a Winds group for the ... -
Shaun Gallant Becomes Blue Devils Executive Director
Shortly after winning the 2018 Drum Corps International World Championship and receiving the Dr. Bernard Baggs Leadership Award, Santa Clara ... -
D’Addario Foundation Offers New College Scholarships
Fifteen student musicians have an opportunity to receive $8,000 each from the newly established D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship Fund. Musicians ... -
Pitch Perfect?
“Ahh, I’m in tune. Wait, I’m sharp. No wait, I’m flat!” That’s me, at every gig. Fact: The clarinet is ... -
Ear Training
It takes a three-part approach when training young brass players to be contributing members of an ensemble. These activities should ... -
Play Drums? Learn Scales.
Having taught all areas of percussion for more than 25 years, I have encountered many students who are very excited ... -
I Like to Move It
Equipment work is easily the most recognized element of color guard, but movement is the foundation that everything builds upon. ... -
Vibes Earplugs
Though marching musicians must project their volume to the top of the stadium, being in the thick of the noise ... -
Venova Casual Wind Instrument
Imagine an instrument that weighs less than half a pound, fits in a purse, and is waterproof. With Yamaha’s Venova ... -
“Point and Drive for Life” Book
Those involved in the marching arts often feel the transformative impact of the activity in their lives, but they don’t ... -
Regionals—December 2018 to January 2019
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From December 2018 to January 2019. West Tradeshows Jan ... -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Badger Band Director Michael Leckrone shares his view from “the top” through half a century of transformation, innovation, and fun. ... -
Reaching Higher
Major ankle injuries and surgeries could not shatter one student’s dreams to continue her marching career. Halfway through my freshman ... -
Coping With Grief
Everyone experiences grief differently. Here are some strategies to process the heartache. On Sept. 23, 2018, Riley Hanson—a senior and ... -
Crossword: Bringing in Broadway
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the November/December 2018 installment. ACROSS 1. Fit together 7. ...