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MyBandStaff.com
A new website helps marching arts professionals network, find jobs and teach workshops all from their computer. MyBandStaff.com, created by ... -
Music’s Power to Heal
Performing music is good for the mind, body and soul. Organizations are harnessing this power to change lives all around ... -
Stolen Tubas in SoCal
High school tuba players around Southern California have been unfairly silenced by a strange abundance of recent band room burglaries— ... -
USBands Creates All-Star Lineup
With a new name, a new webinar series and a new All-Star Marching Band opportunity, USBands presented by the Cadets ... -
Super Sunday for Marching Bands
This year, the city of Indianapolis—marching band’s de facto U.S. headquarters—also played host to the National Football League’s biggest day: ... -
Top Marching Moments of 2011
It was the year of the spoiler in championship events for the marching arts, as winning streaks came to an ... -
Mass Band Commemorates Pearl Harbor
Bands from around the country gathered to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, ... -
How to Stop Hazing
The death of Florida A&M drummajor Robert D. Champion, Jr.brought hazing within marchingbands to the national spotlight.How can students, directors ... -
OSU Director, Dr. Jon R. Woods, Retires
Dr. Jon R. Woods, director of The Ohio State University Marching Band, has completed his 28th and final marching season ... -
Fall Band Championships
It was an extra merry holiday season for 2011’s marching band champions. Congratulations to these winners and all of the ... -
System Blue in Malaysia
The Blue Devils (BD) System Blue Educational Series went all the way to Malaysia this winter to teach a World ... -
Bad Month for Bands
November 2011 may have been one of the most tumultuous months in recent college marching band memory. In addition to ... -
HBCU Arranger Carnell Knighten Dies
Carnell Knighten, former assistant director of bands at Southern University, died yesterday, Jan. 25, after collapsing in a hallway in ... -
Spirit of America in Africa
Sharing hope, teaching underprivileged youth, performing nightly and starting a community band … just a day in the life of ... -
Fraternal Order
Colleges and fraternities go hand in hand and often do for marching band members as well. Mixing music, philanthropy and ... -
“Glee” Pledges $1 Million for Music Ed
While the hit television show “Glee” chronicles the challengesand triumphs of a high school’s vocal performance group,the show has provided ... -
Minnesota Brass, Govenaires Win DCA
The Land of 10,000 Lakes is now the land of a Drum Corps Associates (DCA) Championships sweep, with Minnesotan corps ... -
Tournament of Bands All-Stars
Thanksgiving: a time for family gatherings, turkey with all the trimmings … and marching bands! Find out about the Tournament ... -
Zero-G Anti-Gravity Drumstick Holder
Put your spare sticks wherever you want, even upside down, with the new Zero-G Anti-Gravity Drumstick Holder from Maxonix. From ... -
Marcher’s Directional Set System
Many students complain about learning drill, but few go out and develop their own alternate system. High school senior Kevin ... -
MarchingBandPlumes.com
Plumes have sometimes been ignored as part of a uniform design, but in the last few years, they have become ... -
The “Real” Cost of High School Marching Band?
Business website Bloomberg recently published an article claiming to have quantified “The Real Cost of High School Marching Band” at ... -
Be Our Guest
If you or your band has ever dreamed of hosting a competition—or would like to improve your existing one—prepare and ... -
Resources for Band Parents
Booster clubs and band parents, rejoice! Two new online resources for the adults of the music education world have emerged: ... -
International Dinkles Day
Current and former band students around the world celebrated Aug. 25 by putting on their marching shoes for the first ... -
Disney STEP Classic
Step groups can step right up for the annual Disney STEP Classic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Walt Disney ... -
DCI Tour of Changes
Shows featuring only the top eight groups. An experimental entertainment score sheet. Finals open to all. And a street parade. ... -
Cake Contest: “The Federal Funding March”
Do you want your marching band to play a song by a multi-platinum rock band? Well, it’s as easy as ... -
“DrumLine Live” Performers in Disneyland Parade
Disneyland Park has a new musical entertainment offering, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, led by drumming group Percussion Kings. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Guest Performers on “American Idol”
A group of Southern California drummers became honorary American Idols, performing with singer Taio Cruz during the show’s season finale ...
Author: Elizabeth Geli
Elizabeth Geli
Elizabeth Geli is the assistant editor of Halftime Magazine and a journalist/communications professional in Southern California. Her 11 years at the University of Southern California (USC) Trojan Marching Band included time as a flute player, graduate teaching assistant, and student advocate. She holds a bachelor's degree in Print Journalism and master's degree in Specialized Journalism (The Arts) from USC.
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