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2019 Fall Championships Recap
During its first appearance at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in November 2019, Vandegrift High School from Leander, ... -
Aungst and Dicciani Receive Yamaha Legacy in Education Award
Through his 35-year career, Thomas Aungst has gotten in the trenches of the programs that he teaches. As assistant high ... -
The 100th 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade
In 1979, Todd Marcocci and his father drove four hours to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to watch the city’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. ... -
Bill Harvey from Buddy Roger’s Music Named Synchrony Pillar
By establishing Lonely Instruments for Needy Kids (LINKS) and many other community endeavors, Bill Harvey—president and CEO of Buddy Roger’s ... -
Edward Protzman Receives George N. Parks Award
When Edward Protzman arrived at Mason (Ohio) High School in 2017, the band program had experienced a whirlwind of director ... -
Cavalcade of Bands Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Cavalcade of Bands hit a big milestone—its 60th anniversary—in October 2019. The not-for-profit competition circuit attracts schools from Pennsylvania, New ... -
Marshall University Across the Pond
The Marshall University Marching Band from Huntington, West Virginia, will ditch the country roads it knows and head across the ... -
Laura VanDoren Receives 2019 DCI George Bonfiglio Chairperson’s Award
Laura VanDoren (left in photo) saw a musician suffer a serious injury on the field at the Drum Corps International ... -
2019 World Drum Corps Hall of Fame Inductees Include International Members and George Takei
The World Drum Corps Hall of Fame (WDCHOF) inducted two individuals into the new International Division along with a roster ... -
“Chorales and Beyond”
“Chorales and Beyond” band books allow students to focus on their fundamentals of sound and intonation. Written by Timothy Loest ... -
FLASH Shako Visors and Wraps
Marching bands design their equipment and uniforms for their shows, so why not customize the shakos too? Introduced in April ... -
StylePLUS Guard Max Bag
Guard members no longer need to carry two, three, or even four different bags to rehearsals and performances. The all-encompassing ... -
DSI Hyperformance Gloves
Ditch those stretched-out, smelly, slightly yellow-tinted cotton gloves this marching season and replace them with Hyperformance Gloves from Director’s Showcase ... -
Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps
Brad Furlano, recipient of the Dr. Bernard Baggs Leadership Award, continues to push the envelope and create lasting memories for members of the Blue Stars. ... -
BAND App Offers Unique Promotions for Band Directors
Receive a free membership to USBands, a scholarship to the Music for All Summer Symposium, and a VIP experience to ... -
More Questions and Answers with The Cadets and Youth Education in the Arts!
In the “Direct From” article in Halftime Magazine’s July/August 2019 issue, Scott Litzenberg, The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps director, ... -
The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps
The Cadets and its parent organization Youth Education in the Arts! have emerged from a year of change ready to ... -
“The Drums of Roger Meddows Taylor”
If you like Queen and the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody,” you’ll enjoy reading about the life and drumming experiences of band ... -
United Sound Participates in Drum Corps Performances
Everyone deserves the right to pursue musical opportunities, regardless of disabilities. United Sound and several drum corps want to showcase ... -
Drum Corps Memorabilia Museum
When William Ives first started collecting drum corps memorabilia 29 years ago, he never thought he would have more than ... -
Sousa’s March Mania
While college basketball fans enjoy predicting winning teams during March Madness, musicians and music fans alike joined in on their ... -
WGIcon Professional Development Conference
Calling all indoor instructors, designers, technicians, and administrators! For the first time, WGI Sport of the Arts will host a ... -
Mapex Quantum Mark II Drums
About 10 years ago Quantum marching drums debuted in the United States. Now Mapex is in the process of revamping ... -
“Sound Leadership” Methods Book
Enhancing musical techniques and fostering self-discovery go hand in hand when developing student leaders for your music program, something author ... -
“The Marching Arts” Documentary
Full-length documentary showcases the history and importance of the marching arts from before 1600 A.D. to modern times. What do ... -
Build Housing Relationships that Last
Marching groups that go on tour must work hard to secure and maintain sleeping and practice facilities. Colorful, complimentary posters ... -
Win Up to $35,000 in “We Are Band!” Video Challenge
BAND organization management app creates video competition for scholastic bands. Marching bands could win up to $35,000 by doing what ... -
Maple Elementary Performs at New York Jets Game
Fourth and fifth graders in the Marching Lions continue receiving accolades while performing at its second professional football game. For ... -
U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Discontinued
High school football’s All-American Bowl will no longer include the All-American Marching Band. Due to a change in title sponsorship, ... -
Children’s Chapter Book Centers on Marching Band Adventures
Monsters and llamas and bears, oh my! Adam Beck’s fictional book “Grandpa Gristle’s Bedtime Tales: How I Lost My Ear,” ...
Author: Nicole Roberts
Nicole Roberts
Nicole Roberts is the city hall reporter for the News Tribune in Jefferson City, Missouri. She graduated from Missouri State University with a degree in print/internet journalism and a minor in psychology. She played clarinet in the Missouri State Pride Band and in her high school’s marching band.
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