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Quiz Yourself on 10 Years of Halftime Magazine
This July/August 2017 issue of Halftime Magazine marks 10 years of covering the marching arts. Take this quiz as a ... -
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 ... -
2017 WGI Winners
Many return champions dominated World Class in WGI Sport of the Arts competition while relative newcomers were crowned in other ... -
Are you Prepared?
“Carpe diem—seize the day!” This phrase and everything surrounding it in the 1989 movie “Dead Poets Society” played a big ... -
Halftime Magazine Celebrates our 10th Anniversary
The year 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of Halftime Magazine. Time flies when you’re marching along in life. As we’ve ... -
New Year, Fresh Start!
At the end of the year, we often reflect on our lives and make resolutions for improvement. Personally, I would ... -
Yamaha Matches Funds for Music Supplies on DonorsChoose.org
Many teachers whose students and school districts lack funds for educational supplies have turned to crowdfunding website DonorsChoose.org to outfit ... -
Marching Band Harmony
My children are involved in a robotics program called FIRST LEGO League. In this environment, they are learning teamwork as ... -
“Hey! Baby” Still Popular After all these Years
“Hey! Baby” I wanna know … how many of you have played this tune? Chances are: Many of your marching ... -
2016 WGI Winners
This year’s winning groups in WGI Sport of the Arts competition tackled a variety of themes—from the White Rabbit to ... -
Arts, Education and Presidential Candidates
The Presidential election is coming up in just a few short months. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, or Independent, if ... -
Music: Stick with It
Recently my 6-year-old daughter asked to take dance lessons. Since she already has swimming lessons, piano lessons, Girl Scouts, an ... -
Outback Bowl 2016
Recently I had the opportunity to attend the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, with my beloved Northwestern Wildcats playing against ... -
Behind every great marching band is a great booster organization.
Behind every great marching band is a great booster organization. Comprised of parents, alums and community members, a band booster ... -
Game On
Booster members operate with machine-like precision—though with hearts of gold—on game day and competition day. As vice president of operations ... -
Everyone starts somewhere
At the start of this school year, my son joined 5th grade band—his first foray as a member of a ... -
“I Am Potential” Movie
“I Am Potential,” a film based on the life of Patrick Henry Hughes, aired in select theaters this summer with ... -
What does it take to become a legend?
What does it take to become a legend? In this issue of Halftime Magazine, we celebrate the following four “Legendary ... -
There’s Always a Band
“I always think there’s a band, kid.” Many of you will recognize that quote from the classic musical and 1962 ... -
Vic Firth Dies at 85
Vic Firth, legendary Boston Symphony Orchestra timpanist, world-renowned educator and founder of Vic Firth Company, passes at 85. Boston, MA, ... -
Time for Change
Publisher and editor-in-chief Christine Ngeo Katzman ponders the difficulties of change and how to take the first step toward new ... -
Three Simple Rules for Peace
Publisher and editor-in-chief Christine Ngeo Katzman gives advice on how to create more peace within ourselves and others. From Halftime ... -
The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
Publisher and editor-in-chief recalls some of the best of times and some of the worst of times while marching with ... -
Share Your Story
Publisher and editor-in-chief Christine Ngeo Katzman shares her musings. In this issue, she invites you to share her story and ... -
Feeding Your Kids
This issue highlights the importance of proper nutrition and hydration throughout the marching season with our feature article "Fueling Your ... -
Considering Summer Jobs
This issue gives advice on how to capitalize on your love of performing throughout the summer with our feature article ... -
In the Spotlight
This issue pays homage to entertainment and showmanship with our feature article about bands in soundtracks as well as our ... -
Joy in the Spotlight
Being in a small spotlight can flood a person’s heart with overwhelming joy. Now imagine that feeling magnified tenfold or ... -
College Bands: Unique and Universal
Read the musings of Halftime Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Christine Ngeo Katzman. In this November/December 2013 issue, she discusses the ... -
University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands
With more than 50 years of teaching the marching arts, Dr. Terren L. Frenz—currently director of bands at the University ...
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.
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