Top Menu

  • Advertise
  • Partners
  • News/Press
  • Contact
  • Link to Us
  • My account
  • Cart

Main Menu

  • About
  • Current Issue
  • Archives
  • Departments
    • Digital Editions
    • Features
    • Publisher’s Letter
    • Noteworthy
    • Sectionals
    • Gear Up
    • Regionals
    • Direct From …
    • Behind the Baton
    • Health and Safety
    • Fitness to the Max
    • For Fun
    • Booster Support
  • Web Exclusives
    • Web Features
    • Encore! Encore! Magazine Extras
    • Communicate Better
    • Esprit de Corps
    • Financial Need and Advocacy
    • Personal Stories
    • Magical Travel Tips
    • All About Accessories
    • Brass Techniques
    • Percussion Techniques
    • On Guard
    • Instructor’s Insight
    • Drum Corps Diary 2010
  • Partner Content
  • Single Copies
  • Advertise
  • Partners
  • News/Press
  • Contact
  • Link to Us
  • My account
  • Cart

logo

  • About
  • Current Issue
  • Archives
  • Departments
    • Digital Editions
    • Features
    • Publisher’s Letter
    • Noteworthy
    • Sectionals
    • Gear Up
    • Regionals
    • Direct From …
    • Behind the Baton
    • Health and Safety
    • Fitness to the Max
    • For Fun
    • Booster Support
  • Web Exclusives
    • Web Features
    • Encore! Encore! Magazine Extras
    • Communicate Better
    • Esprit de Corps
    • Financial Need and Advocacy
    • Personal Stories
    • Magical Travel Tips
    • All About Accessories
    • Brass Techniques
    • Percussion Techniques
    • On Guard
    • Instructor’s Insight
    • Drum Corps Diary 2010
  • Partner Content
  • Single Copies

Login

Welcome! Login in to your account
Lost your password?

Lost Password

Back to login

Behind the Baton

  • A photo of Samantha Jennings.
    January-February 2021

    Leading in a Global Pandemic

    Though challenges seemed daunting, the Temple University marching band forged ahead with innovations and unequivocal joy. In March of 2020, ...
    Samantha Jennings
    February 12, 2021
  • A photo of Stillwater (Oklahoma) High School band.
    November-December 2020

    Growth Through Vulnerability

    For a drum major in 2020, facing ever-changing obstacles led to unexpected opportunities. Ever since I could remember, I have ...
    Sophie Villasenor
    December 2, 2020
  • A photo of Daniel Belcher.
    July-August 2020

    Making My Difference

    As the drum corps activity progressed through the end of the last decade, so did the concept of student leadership. ...
    Daniel Belcher
    August 1, 2020
  • A photo of Sebastian Gutierrez in Rome.
    May-June 2020

    All-American Experience in Rome

    Each year, All-Americans declared at United Spirit Association camps head off for an unforgettable trip to an international destination. On ...
    Sebastian Gutierrez
    May 21, 2020
  • A photo of Luke Kirk.
    March-April 2020

    Flexibility Under Pressure

    A band trip to London with unexpected surprises helps one drum major understand the value of staying calm when faced ...
    Luke Kirk
    March 23, 2020
  • A photo of Maddie Evans.
    January-February 2020

    Captain of Her Own Destiny

    Though at first feeling inept at spinning, one guard member navigated many new opportunities to hone her craft and leadership ...
    Maddie Evans
    January 28, 2020
  • A photo of the University of Delaware Marching Band.
    November-December 2019

    The Drum Major Lifecycle

    From aspiring hopeful to drum major, from student to teacher, and from motivated to motivator, a drum major grows by ...
    Alyssa Rosenblum
    December 2, 2019
  • A photo of Claire Wilcox.
    September-October 2019

    People Over Product

    With her commitment to solving problems and forming connections, two-year Phantom Regiment head conductor wins the 2019 Jim Jones Leadership Award.   I consider being ...
    Claire Wilcox
    September 29, 2019
  • A photo of Diamante Winterguard.
    May-June 2019

    Forever Family

    Being guard captain at Diamante Winterguard has provided leadership skills and a comforting home.   We’ve all heard the sayings, “Diamonds ...
    Keila Crook
    June 4, 2019
  • A photo of Morgan Davis.
    March-April 2019

    Twirling to the Top

    Drum major Morgan Davis has overcome barriers by being the first female of color leading The Ohio State University Marching ...
    Morgan Davis
    March 30, 2019
  • Clemson University Tiger Band
    January-February 2019

    The Best is Yet to Come

    Pushing through early setbacks led Clemson University drum major to the national limelight. I very vividly remember my first high ...
    Trey Lockett
    February 4, 2019
  • A photo of Jordan Lobsiger.
    November-December 2018

    Reaching Higher

    Major ankle injuries and surgeries could not shatter one student’s dreams to continue her marching career. Halfway through my freshman ...
    Jordan Lobsiger
    November 28, 2018
  • A photo of Landie Maness.
    September-October 2018

    Halftime Goes On

    Through responsibilities, mistakes, tears, and triumphs, a drum major soaks up all of the experiences from her time leading various ...
    Landie Maness
    October 1, 2018
  • Photo of Cindy Yoo.
    July-August 2018

    For Love of the Band

    While teaching the band to perform, one drum major learned how to lead with the heart. As I marched down ...
    Cindy Reynolds
    August 10, 2018
  • Jonathan Grant
    May-June 2018

    Becoming the Best Leader You Can Be

    To be a great leader, first you need to be a great follower. Growing up, I knew I wanted to ...
    Jonathan Grant
    June 7, 2018
  • Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band Drum Major, Julie Siberts
    March-April 2018

    Major Firsts for Julie Siberts at The University of Oklahoma

    Julie Siberts has been preparing her whole life to become the first female drum major of the Pride of Oklahoma ...
    Julie Siberts
    March 29, 2018
  • Jasper Miranda--The challenges of being a drum major, a father, and a veteran.
    January-February 2018

    The Long Road Home

    The challenges of being a drum major, a father, and a veteran. Prior to my Expiration of Term of Service ...
    Jasper Miranda
    January 27, 2018
  • How a drum major turned criticism to critique.
    November-December 2017

    Turning Criticism into Critique

    A drum major learns the hard way to check his hubris and turn around his attitude after receiving the worst ...
    Louis Lin
    November 26, 2017
  • Kylie Dean from West Brand High School, Beloit, OH, on dealing with change.
    September-October 2017

    Dealing With Change

    In stressful situations, remember to work together rather than tear each other apart. Change is never easy for a large ...
    Kylie Dean
    September 23, 2017
  • CJ McCrory
    July-August 2017

    Majorly Multifaceted

    One performer switches from brass to drum major to guard. Through his varied experiences, he learns the influences he can ...
    CJ McCrory
    July 27, 2017
  • Independent A Class Champion in WGI Sport of the Arts
    May-June 2017

    Good, Better, Best

    What does it take to be the best? Find out from the captain of FIU Winterguard, the 2017 Independent A ...
    Stephany Gonzalez
    May 24, 2017
  • Caitlin Hall as drum major.
    March-April 2017

    Extended Drum Corps Family-Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps

    After experiencing amazing acts of kindness from strangers, a drum corps drum major realizes the activity’s biggest benefits. As a ...
    Caitlin Hall
    April 2, 2017
  • January-February 2017

    Show Them That You Belong-Central City (Iowa) High School

    Being drum major helps one student rise above his shyness and unite his small band into a mighty family. As ...
    Alex Hoffner
    February 4, 2017
  • November-December 2016

    Reaching Higher-Bellbrook (Ohio) High School

    When the band sets a goal, drum majors must take initiative to help the band achieve success. All of the ...
    Wyatt Heinz
    December 3, 2016
  • September-October 2016

    Don’t Give Up-Northwest Community High School

    Encouraged by supportive directors, a struggling student overcomes personal and musical challenges to lead the band. My name is Diana ...
    Diana Cervantes
    October 1, 2016
  • July-August 2016

    Documenting a Corps on Tour-Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps

    Posting a daily blog during the drum corps season helps one drum major keep in touch with all parents and ...
    CJ Garcia
    July 23, 2016
  • May-June 2016

    Calling the Shots

    To be a leader, one must be taught but then given space to perform. One high school drum major takes ...
    Hank Prim
    May 27, 2016
  • March-April 2016

    A Sense of Belonging: Pearl (Mississippi) High School

    With determination and a good support system, a drum major overcomes discrimination and rises to the occasion. “And the award ...
    Douglas Washington
    April 1, 2016
  • January-February 2016

    Finding a Fit

    Being in marching band comes with its fair share of challenges, but eventually it’ll be one of your greatest adventures. ...
    Kelsey Brown
    January 28, 2016
  • November-December 2015

    Strong Ties

    Though born into an inner circle within the marching arts, one performer finds an ever-growing network of her own. I ...
    Shaelin McCormick
    December 22, 2015
1 2 3 →

Current Issue

Halftime Magazine Cover - Current Issue

Halftime Magazine® is the only lifestyle publication that presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts in a highly visual format. Our mission involves education, entertainment and inspiration for ourreaders--marching instructors, students, parents, alumni and fans. This bimonthly magazine showcases marching participants' shared experiences about competitions, school spirit and band traditions with profiles, first-person accounts and thought-provoking feature stories.

Facebook

Archives

  • All Archives
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009
  • 2010
  • 2011
  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2017
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020

About Halftime Magazine

Halftime Magazine®, which premiered in July 2007, is the only lifestyle publication that presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts in a highly visual format.

Twitter

Web Exclusives

  • Web Features
  • Encore! Encore! Magazine Extras
  • Communicate Better
  • Esprit de Corps
  • Financial Need and Advocacy
  • Personal Stories
  • Magical Travel Tips
  • All About Accessories
  • Brass Techniques
  • Percussion Techniques
  • On Guard
  • Instructor’s Insight
  • Drum Corps Diary 2010

Newsletter Signup

Instagram

Departments

  • Digital Editions
  • Features
  • Publisher’s Letter
  • Noteworthy
  • Sectionals
  • Gear Up
  • Regionals
  • Direct From …
  • Behind the Baton
  • Health and Safety
  • Fitness to the Max
  • For Fun
  • Booster Support

Contact Us

310-594-0050
admin@halftimemag.com

PO Box 428738
Cincinnati, OH 45242

Visit the Contact Us page for subscription questions, advertising information and other contacts.

Copyright © 2021 Halftime Magazine / Muse Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Advertise
  • Job Opportunities
  • Link to Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Sitemap