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The A in STEAM
High school music technology classes that teach mixing, composing, and recording have allowed all students to experiment with creating music ... -
Marching Cities
The marching arts have become a cultural staple in some key cities including Indianapolis; Dayton, Ohio; and most recently Williamsport, ... -
Band Room Makeover Makes the Most of Space
Innovative products and technology as well as practical space-saving ideas can help band directors turn even the smallest space into ... -
Touring Tips
From the most efficient way to transport instruments to handling sick kids, marching ensembles and their individual members plan for ... -
Fostering the Underserved
Ten years ago, Chiawana High School in Pasco, Washington, did not exist. Nine years ago, the high school opened its ... -
More Bowl Games, More Opportunities for Bands
It was a season of change as the DXL Frisco Bowl made its debut, the Celebration Bowl broke in a ... -
Wenger Virtual Acoustic Environment (VAE) Rehearsal System
Practice where you perform—that’s Wenger’s mantra for its Virtual Acoustic Environment (VAE) Rehearsal System, which allows musicians to replicate the ... -
Director’s Showcase International Crossover Marching Shoe
When sneaker meets marching shoe, your feet can live happily ever after. Director’s Showcase International (DSI) has unveiled the new ... -
Pageantry Innovations Performance Rack
During the past five years, Pageantry Innovations (PI) has gone from a small, part-time, two-person operation to a reliable supplier ... -
The Voice
Announcing for the marching arts is a labor of love. Dan Potter Groups: Drum Corps International and Music for All ... -
2017 DCI Champions
In 2017 Drum Corps International competition, the Blue Devils and Vanguard organizations received top ranks in both World and Open ... -
Marching Step Guide
The Marching Step Guide turns marching technique into an exact science. To help students develop muscle memory, the Marching Step ... -
New D’Addario Releases
Evans Drumheads and Promark by D’Addario are entering a new market—one for pipe band drummers. Collaborating with Stephen Creighton, drum ... -
Pipe Props from Band Today
In an effort to make prop systems sturdier, Band Today (formerly FieldProps.com) has released Pipe Props. While the company’s former ... -
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts
While the Santa Clara Vanguard celebrates its 50th anniversary, Executive Director Charles Frost looks to the organization’s future. In 2016, ... -
Bingo, Bunco, or Bust?
For band programs, running once-popular Bingo fundraiser nights is no longer as profitable as in the past. Enhance or create ... -
BYOS Releases Alphabet Rudiments and Goes on Tour with Hybrid Drumsticks
Bring Your Own Style (BYOS) has created a new method for teaching kids rudiments: the BYOS Alphabet. Ralph Nader and ... -
Vic Firth’s Ralph Hardimon and Roger Carter Sticks
Drumstick and mallet manufacturer Vic Firth recently revealed two new marching drumsticks: the Ralph Hardimon Corpsmaster Tenor Stick and the ... -
Free Floating Lug Bridge Multi Tenor Mounting System
Recently, Yamaha Corporation of America announced that it would be incorporating the Free Floating Lug Bridge (FFLB) Multi Tenor Mounting ... -
“So, You Have a Band” Book
Get your band out of your garage and out performing. “So, You Have a Band,” a book written by Denver-based ... -
In the Social Media Craze
Bands are jumping on the bandwagon of the latest online trends. This past summer, the trumpet section at the University ... -
All the Fun Without the Fuss
To some young adults, alcohol may seem like an unavoidable part of their college experience. Marching bands across the country ... -
2016 DCI Championships
A new champion in a strange uniform. New finalists wowing audiences. Bigger sets and bigger props. It was history in ... -
The “I” in DCI
Here’s a look at the unique experiences of international groups that have performed in Drum Corps International. Every May, Canada’s ... -
Tap Your Toes at Military Tattoos
Military performances celebrate pride and patriotism, culture and history, and the unifying power of music. On a Friday evening in ... -
Blast! 15 Years Later
When Blast! hit Broadway 15 years ago, the production became an instant hit with American audiences and received two major ... -
The Macy’s Great American Marching Band
Turkey, football and the Macy’s Parade are annual traditions for the majority of families as they celebrate Thanksgiving. And for ...
Author: Savy Leiser
Savy Leiser
Savy Leiser is a Chicago-based author, journalist, and freelance editor. In addition to writing for Halftime Magazine, she is the author of the “Furever Home Friends” children’s book series. Savy graduated in 2015 from Northwestern University, where she was a member of the Wildcat Marching Band. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Writing and Publishing at DePaul University.
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