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Author: Christine Ngeo Katzman

Christine Ngeo Katzman

Christine Ngeo Katzman is founder and chief executive officer of Muse Media, LLC, creator of books, magazines, and additional content highlighting performing arts and youth activities. Magazine assets include Halftime Magazine for marching arts participants and fans as well as Yamaha SupportED Magazine for K through 12 music educators. Previously, she was a writer and editor at Crain Communications and Imagination Publishing and a marketing manager at Chatsworth Products, Inc. Christine also worked for Yamaha Band and Orchestral Division. As a child, Christine learned five instruments, with flute being primary. She marched in the Northwestern University Marching Band, including the 1996 Rose Bowl and 1997 Citrus Bowl. Christine graduated cum laude from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1997 and earned an MBA with honors from the University of Southern California in 2007.

  • Web Features

    The Cookout Brings Together People of Color in Color Guard for Networking and Celebration

    Just like a backyard barbeque brings family and friends together, The Cookout inaugural event will create a new camaraderie for ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    February 15, 2022
  • May-June-July-2021

    Hello to New Adventures

    With increased vaccinations, the United States is emerging from the shutdowns and restrictions that resulted from COVID-19. However, we all ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    July 11, 2021
  • Marching up a hill.
    January-February 2021

    Marching Up the Hill

    The start of every year brings us a chance for a new beginning. This year is certainly no exception as ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    February 16, 2021
  • Confessions of a Teenage Band Geek
    November-December 2020

    Resilience in the Face of COVID-19

    The marching arts activity continues to face countless challenges—canceled events, decreased funding, remote participants, and lack of support from athletic ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    December 5, 2020
  • CBDNA-Intercollegiate-Marching-Band-Combines-200-Ensembles
    Web Exclusives

    CBDNA Intercollegiate Marching Band Combines 200 Ensembles

    College marching bands from across the nation will collaborate in a virtual performance, showcasing their talents and commitment to the ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    December 2, 2020
  • Web Exclusives

    Reimagined Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2020

    The annual televised parade will include a few local marching ensembles, many pop and Broadway stars, and traditional floats and ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    November 25, 2020
  • Publisher's newsletter for September / October 2020.
    September-October 2020

    A Return to Marching

    We have all had a rough six months. Although many aspects of our lives have been turned upside down due ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    October 7, 2020
  • Partner Content

    Clubhouse Trailers Webinar

    Find out how to move your band equipment safely, whether across town or across the country, in this webinar hosted ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    September 30, 2020
  • Publisher's letter July-August 2020.
    July-August 2020

    Keep on Marching!

    I’m writing this publisher’s letter on my 44th birthday. The date is fitting since I launched Halftime Magazine around my ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    August 1, 2020
  • A photo of Cincinnati Music Hall.
    May-June 2020

    Will Live Music Ever Be the Same?

    After two months of “safer-at-home” policies, the economy is opening up in many ways, but live music performances by students ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    May 21, 2020
  • Publisher's Newsletter Feb-March 2020.
    March-April 2020

    Our changing world

    The world is changing minute by minute due to COVID-19. Events have been canceled, schools and businesses have been closed, ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    March 27, 2020
  • Web Exclusive - photo of Arthur Bartner.
    Web Exclusives

    More Q&A with Dr. Arthur C. Bartner from the University of Southern California

    During his 50 years with the University of Southern California (USC) Trojan Marching Band, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner has built ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    February 7, 2020
  • Publishers letter January / February 2020
    January-February 2020

    Welcome to a new decade

    Welcome to a new decade. The year 2020 is just as close to 2050 as it is from 1990. Who ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    January 30, 2020
  • Publisher's letter November / December 2019
    November-December 2019

    Dr. Arthur C. Bartner

    Many of our readers know that I marched during my undergraduate years at Northwestern University, where I received my journalism ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    December 2, 2019
  • The University of Southern California.
    November-December 2019

    The University of Southern California

    At the helm of the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band for the past 50 years, Dr. Arthur C. ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    December 2, 2019
  • Publisher's Letter September/October 2019.
    September-October 2019

    An Annual Family Tradition

    Each year, my family plans our last summer vacation around Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships in Indianapolis. While I’m ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    October 3, 2019
  • 2019 July August Publisher's Letter
    July-August 2019

    Women in Marching Arts

    For centuries, women have needed to fight for equal rights, equal pay, and equal opportunity. Though Susan B. Anthony and ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    August 7, 2019
  • May / June 2019 Publisher's Letter
    May-June 2019

    Find a sense of belonging within marching arts

    In May my son began practicing with the local high school marching band as a rising freshman. For four days, ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    June 10, 2019
  • 2019 WGI Winners
    May-June 2019

    2019 WGI Winners

    Many of this year’s WGI winners explored thoughtful topics including fostering relationships, resolving conflicts, taking risks, and pursuing passions. World ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    June 10, 2019
  • March / April 2019 Publisher's Letter
    March-April 2019

    Always Leave a Place Better than You Found It

    I am a co-leader for my daughter’s 4th grade Girl Scouts troop. We meet one evening per month in a ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    April 7, 2019
  • January February 2019 Publisher Letter
    January-February 2019

    Create a Formula for Success

    In January, my son performed in four concerts and had an audition—all in the span of two weeks. Whew! I ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    February 12, 2019
  • Michael Leckrone
    November-December 2018

    Music Brings People Together

    More than 160 years ago in 1857, strife between the North and South would soon push the United States into ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    December 6, 2018
  • Photo of Carolina Gold.
    September-October 2018

    Celebrating the 2018 DCA World Championship and World Drum Corps Hall of Fame

    In September my family and I traveled to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the all-age Drum Corps Associates (DCA) World Championship. As ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    October 8, 2018
  • Music for All (MFA) Summer Symposium
    July-August 2018

    Music for All (MFA) Summer Symposium

    In June, my son attended the Music for All (MFA) Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha Corporation of America. As a ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    August 16, 2018
  • May-June 2018 Publisher Letter
    May-June 2018

    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. ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    June 16, 2018
  • 2018 WGI Winners
    May-June 2018

    2018 WGI Winners

    The 2018 WGI gold medalists tackled many dark subjects including isolation, suicide, and war. At the same time, they showcased ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    June 10, 2018
  • 2018 March April Publishers Letter
    March-April 2018

    Music as a Social Connector

    In a world where technology connects us more than ever, it may seem counterintuitive that the very same technology can ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    April 4, 2018
  • Publisher letter for January-February 2018 Issue
    January-February 2018

    Marching is More than Just the Music Played

    Being in marching band opens up doors of opportunities: traveling, performing with celebrities, and making a difference. As part of ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    January 29, 2018
  • Lonnie Stover
    November-December 2017

    Your First Band Director

    Your first band director has the power to make you love music for the rest of your life. Your child’s ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    December 6, 2017
  • Photo of Pete Friedmann and Christine Ngeo Katzman.
    September-October 2017

    My Day with Pete Friedmann

    A year ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to shadow Pete Friedmann, the voice of the Northwestern University ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    October 1, 2017
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