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A Great Honor
One student looks back on his journey with the Honor Band of America, made up of the nation’s best high ... -
Bowl Bound
2008 proved to be an outstanding year for college football, and the 2009 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) brought together tremendous ... -
As Seen On TV (Or Not)
What’s the main difference between NFL and college football? The bands, of course. There’s nothing quite like the pageantry to ... -
The Road Through Pasadena
The New Year. The breathtaking floral floats. The pageantry. And the anticipation of agreat football match-up. For marching bands and ... -
A New Year, A Time for Hope
For the second time in a row, I started my year with the bustling crowd in Pasadena, anticipating an amazing ... -
BOA Alumni Campaign
Bands of America (BOA) has launched a viral campaign to reach its 1.25 million alumni and raise $250,000 by the ... -
On the CMA Red Carpet
“Country Music’s Biggest Night,” the 42nd Annual Country Music Awards, brought new meaning to marching down the red carpet this ... -
Pullanthropy: A New Way to Fundraise
If you’re tired of selling pizza, cookie dough and gift wrap, then you might want to check out PULLanthropy, a ... -
Hail to the Chief
President Barack Obama’s Inauguration Parade on Jan. 20 featured a large assortment of marching bands and other groups celebrating the ... -
Instruments at Best Buy
In a move that could potentially change the music industry, a number of Best Buy retail locations now sell musical ... -
The Art in Articulation
How many ways can you articulate a note? This question is akin to asking: How many ways can you articulate ... -
Choosing a Mouthpiece (Part 2)
Finding the right mouthpiece for you is not easy; there are many to choose from. While generalizations can be made—symphonic ... -
Tuning Bass Drums
Ever wonder how to best tune bass drums to improve your band's sound? Percussion teacher, arranger and clinician Dennis Delucia ... -
When It’s Good to Cheat
It is important to know the correct hand placement for every count of your routines. Consistent hand placement across the ... -
Wenger OnBoard Transportation Carts
The pit crew may now have an easier time getting equipment on and off the field. Wenger, which has traditionally ... -
Vic Firth Corpsmaster Groove Series
A new line of marching sticks and mallets aimed at the HBCU-style marching bands recently made its debut, just in ... -
Music Video Games
Would-be rockers around the world are gobbling up their chance at stardom with mainstream video games such as Guitar Hero ... -
Regionals – Jan/Feb 2009
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From January to March 2009. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Avon High School Marching Black and Gold
How do you build one of the nation’s top high school band programs? It takes a great team and a ... -
A Tribute to Troy
Clad in armor and wielding a sword instead of a baton, the drum major at the University of Southern California ... -
Building Strength
Strength training will make it easier for you to carry your instrument, and you will receive many other health benefits ... -
Crossword: Rose Garden
Check out the January/February 2009 installment of Halftime Magazine's musically-themed crossword puzzle.