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  • September-October 2015

    All Scrambled Up

    At the University of Pennsylvania and many other Ivy League schools, marching bands aren’t as serious. However, they can be ...
    Kelly Ha
    December 11, 2015
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    Not Another Stereotype

    A male flutist overcomes bullying and a rough family history to become drum major and drum major coordinator of the ...
    James Franklin
    November 3, 2015
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    Amazing Ride

    Being a high school and drum corps drum major aswell as competing in conducting competitions takeone student in a whole ...
    Gilbert Nazari
    July 16, 2015
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    Expressing the Inexpressible

    Music and the drum major experience help a student overcome awkwardness, bullying and introspectiveness. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ...
    Chris Alcantara
    April 6, 2015
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    An Unexpected Musical Journey

    For some people, the commitment to be in marching band goes above and beyond normal circumstances as they attend one ...
    Karolina Holmstrom
    February 2, 2015
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    We’re Still Set

    One year after the Bentonville (Ark.) High School bandlost a staff member, a drum major reflects on the tragedyand the ...
    Emily Corey
    December 9, 2014
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    Becoming a Member of the Phamily

    Born into a marching band world, Phantom Regiment’s head drum major David Warren connects with mentors and seeks opportunities in ...
    David Warren
    September 16, 2014
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    A Musical Transition

    Are you a woodwind player but want to march corps? Being drum major could be your ticket. From Halftime Magazine, ...
    Jessica Palmer
    July 10, 2014
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    Pursuing It All

    With an early love of conducting, one drum major find opportunities to lead and flourish both inside and outside of ...
    Matthew Visk
    May 12, 2014
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    A Lifetime Journey

    Being the daughter of the guard coach led to unique challenges for one performer. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ...
    Andrea Dannheim
    March 19, 2014
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    International Yet “All-American”

    Purdue University’s marching band may use the moniker “All-American,” but it welcomes students from all over the world—including MinChan Koo ...
    MinChan Koo
    January 22, 2014
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    From Hating to Loving Band

    Starting a year behind. Dealing with rebellingmembers. Using unconventional methods. Andsucceeding through it all. Experiencing just a fewof the many ...
    Tyler Dingus
    November 8, 2013
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    Major Turnaround

    Every drum major plans to have a great band camp and aproductive start to the fall marching season—but unfortunately,things don’t ...
    Carrie Barrett
    September 18, 2013
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    Conduct of a Conductor

    Private conducting lessons as well as private practice sessions help one musician make a big impact on the podium.
    Montana Sparks
    July 18, 2013
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    On My Own

    Drum majors depend on their band directors for support and guidance—but what if there is no band director? Photos by ...
    Jennifer Alcalde
    May 22, 2013
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    Being the New Kid Again

    After years of leadership in high school, remembering what itfeels like to be new again gives a whole new perspective. ...
    Rachel Sze
    April 15, 2013
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    Doing the Impossible

    Being head drum major of a college marching band is hard enough. Imagine doing it while being legally blind. From ...
    Paul Heddings
    January 28, 2013
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    The College Corps Connection

    Being a drum corps member brings new insights about how to be a leader. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ...
    Zachary Smith
    January 23, 2013
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    Paying It Forward

    Words of wisdom about leadership … from being a drum major to teaching drum majors. From Halftime Magazine, a print ...
    Kyle Trader
    November 19, 2012
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    Our Song

    One drum major has averted disaster and driven change—by singing a song. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website ...
    Matthew Leddin
    July 25, 2012
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    Captain of the Backfield

    Though hopes of becoming a college drum major was dashed, being namedfield commander proved to be just as rewarding. From ...
    Andrew Schlaf
    May 31, 2012
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    The Accidental Drum Major

    What happens when you unknowingly audition for drum major and actually get awarded the position? You embrace it! From Halftime ...
    Lindsay Walsh
    April 6, 2012
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    The Blogger

    As a drum major, you have hundreds of eyes watching your every move. But when a drum major turns his ...
    Nick Carrillo
    January 28, 2012
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    A Lesson in Humility

    One drum major finds out the hard way that good scores and accolades don’t always lead to feelings of success ...
    Billy VanDelinder
    December 12, 2011
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    The Experience for a Lifetime

    A championship-winning drum corps. An award-winning drum major. For The Cadets, the secret is waking up each morning with the ...
    Ben Pouncey
    September 20, 2011
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    Growing Up

    As one of the first drum majors (and, so far, the only female leader) at Stony Brook University, Megan Spicer ...
    Megan Spicer
    July 26, 2011
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    First Time Around

    With dreams of being on top of the band podium since fifth grade, a rookie fulfills her goal of being ...
    Laurel Beatty
    May 25, 2011
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    In the Middle of It All

    Starting something new is never easy, but it does provide many growthopportunities. One drum major faces the challenges of moving ...
    Stephon Moore
    March 22, 2011
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    Shaping a Drum Major

    Head drum major of the Avon Marching Black & Gold—Bandsof America’s three-peat Grand National Champion—looks backon three “humbling” years on ...
    Jessica McKinney
    January 29, 2011
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    Starred Thoughts About George N. Parks

    George n. Parks, who passed away on sept. 16, touched thousandsof lives through his Drum major academy and 33 years ...
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