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Bill Cook’s Legacy
When Indiana entrepreneur Bill Cook died on April 15, he left a legacy not only as an innovator of medical ... -
How Are Drum Corps Using Electronics?
New rules allow drum corps to use electronic instruments and sound effects during performance, but will these changes drastically affect ... -
Secrets of Success
To discover the secrets of a successful marching band, Clemson University percussion instructor Paul Buyer set out to observe seven ... -
The Band Never Loses a Game
Filmmaker Seana Carroll began filming a documentary about the Washington Redskins Marching Band in September 2008, taking on an idea ... -
Taking the NBA Court
Professional drum lines have increasingly become a popular staple of professional basketball with team managers, fans and even the ball ... -
2009 DCI Rule Changes
Drum Corps International (DCI) introduced three rule changes, involving judges, ties and electronics, at its annual meeting earlier this year. -
65th D-Day Celebration
On the 65th anniversary of D-Day, the Holland (Mich.) American Legion Band will travel to Normandy, France, to celebrate the ... -
Bob Morrison Follow-Up
When Bob Morrison, founder and executive vice president of Music For All, departed the organization earlier this year, he endeavored ... -
Throw It Down!
As normal as drum corps may seem to Drum Corps International and Drum Corps Associates fans and veterans, the activity ... -
Eco-Friendly Percussion
HQ Percussion Products from D’Addario & Co. recently entered the realm of environmentally responsible drumming with its new Eco Pad, ... -
Stanbury XtremeDri Fusion Uniforms
As Stanbury Uniforms CEO Gary Roberts finished up a round of golf in the stifling August heat in Missouri, he ... -
Sound Wave: Building a Tradition
Seattle's new Major League Soccer team also boasts a new pep band, creating excitement before and during the match. From ... -
Top 10 Marching Moments of 2008: Details, Photos and Videos
Based on reader suggestions, our editorial staff put together Halftime Magazine’s first annual Top 10 Marching Moments of the Year. ... -
Top Ten Marching Moments of 2008: Results List
Based on reader suggestions, our editorial staff put together Halftime Magazine’s first annual Top 10 Marching Moments of the Year. ... -
Celebrate Your Music
A snare drummer marching alone on a field while drumming to “It’s a Small World” seems like a pretty ridiculous ... -
Bob Morrison Leaves Music for All
On Jan. 14, Music for All announced the resignation of Executive Vice President Bob Morrison, who founded the Music for ... -
Adams Revolution Series Timpani
Adams Musical Instruments recently announced its Revolution Series Timpani, which aims to be “the most practical, portable, high-quality timpani ever ... -
Pro-Mark System Blue
Pro-Mark recently teamed with The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps to release its new “System Blue” line of sticks, ... -
SKB Sousaphone Case
SKB Cases recently announced the upgrade of its sousaphone case to improve its portability and durability on the road. From ... -
Flanagan World Guard
With its 2008 show, “Post Secret,” the Flanagan World Guard from Charles W. Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines, Fla., ... -
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 ... -
A Tribute to Troy
Clad in armor and wielding a sword instead of a baton, the drum major at the University of Southern California ... -
Old Bridge High School Marching Knights
Write an essay, make a video, earn $3,000? When Rachel Schaeffer entered Halftime Magazine’s “Nominate Your Band” contest last March, ... -
Big Band Attitude
Although they rarely make it into the national limelight, many colleges with lesser-known football teams field great marching bands. Find ... -
Band Videos on Schooltube.com
Now there’s a way for you and your school band to post videos online without viewers being inundated by R-rated ... -
“On the Starting Line”
Can’t get enough of drum corps? Now that the season’s over, check out “On the Starting Line,” a narrative feature ... -
Pride Takes Year Off
After a second-place finish in the 2008 WGI Independent World Class Championships where the group posted the second highest score ... -
“Team Spirit!” Book Series
On the lookout for more marching band? Rosen Publishing’s new book series “Team Spirit!” provides a great resource for the ...
Author: Eddie Carden
Eddie Carden
Eddie Carden is an editorial intern for Halftime Magazine. He is a recent graduate from the University of Southern California (USC), with a major in public relations and neuroscience. He has been playing the trumpet since the fifth grade and served last year as the drum major for the USC “Spirit of Troy” Trojan Marching Band.
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