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Marching On and On
Community marching bands allow individuals to relive their high school and college glory days. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
The Best and Worst Experiences
Torrential rain, freezing temperatures and blustering winds all make marching pretty miserable sometimes. But the crowds, the competitions and all ... -
2014 DCI Champions
The 2014 Drum Corps International World Championships broke new ground. The Blue Devils received a record score with “Felliniesque” to ... -
Hit the Beach
Beach cities invite tourism year-round. What better way to be a tourist than to travel with your band to perform ... -
DCA Turns Golden
Drum Corps Associates celebrates its evolution, its traditions and its goals of education and entertainment as it turns 50 years ... -
Marching Down the Aisle
To those in the marching arts world, band couples—and their subsequent marriages—may seem commonplace. But what is it about marching ... -
The Impact of Amplification
Though controversial when first introduced in Drum Corps International, amplification and electronics are here to stay. Five years later, what ... -
Fueling Your Body
Proper nutrition and hydration are obviously needed to keep your body in good working order. But how much—and what— should ... -
Advice for Young Directors
Are you fresh out of school with a degree in music education? What do you wish you could know about ... -
2014 WGI Winners
Old favorites coveted top spots in three out of four World categories while new winners graced the pedestal in all ... -
Summertime Gigs
Forget flipping burgers. Instead, use your musical skills to earn money this summer. Theme parks, music stores, and possibly your ... -
Getting Sponsorships
Everything in this world comes witha cost—marching band included.Many ensembles look to localbusinesses to find their funding anddiscover that sponsorships ... -
Most Memorable WGI Stunts
Falling. Rolling. Leaping. Though not requiredmaneuvers in an indoor percussion or winter guardprogram, these movements do make a WGI showstand ... -
You Ought To Be in Soundtracks
Some musicians strive for the glitzand glamour of recording soundtracksfor a major motion picture. Othertimes, a lucky break falls in ... -
Dreaming of Roses
2014 was a milestone year for the Tournament of Roses, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Rose Parade and the ... -
Marching All-Stars
Honor bands created by marching circuits and by prestigious parades give individual students a chance to shine in the national ... -
High Schoolers Invited to the Bowl
College marching bands aren’t the only ensembles that head out to prestigious bowl games during the holiday season. Many high ... -
Get Pumped for College Game Day
Fun and quirky traditions make collegiate marching band a whole different ball game, so to speak. From Halftime Magazine, a ... -
Taking on the World
For marching bands that love to travel, international destinations—from London to Malaysia—open up worlds of opportunity for cultural and musical ... -
Best Apps in the Marching Arts
What are the best mobile applications (apps) for marching band, drum corps, color guard and drumline? Well, it all depends ... -
2013 DCI Champions
This past summer saw some of the fiercest competition in Drum Corps International (DCI) history to date. The 2013 season ... -
How to Teach Drill
From dot books to iPhone apps, the devices and methods for teaching drill have evolved and become more diverse. What’s ... -
Dance! Twirl! March?
While the majority of marchingbands perform with color guards,other auxiliary groups such astwirlers and dance teams haveexperienced mixed receptionfrom band ... -
Drum Corps 9-1-1
Have you ever broken down on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, had your kitchen engulfed ... -
Marching in the Heart of Texas
Known for cowboys, cattle, oil, The Alamo, football and marching bands, the Lone Star State sets a great example for ... -
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Marching band is hurting your ears! Playing the cymbals has the same noise intensity as an ambulance siren while playing ... -
2013 WGI Winners
While many seasoned favorites claimed the WGI World titles, the Open and A categories crowned several relative newcomers. Enjoy our ... -
The FAQs of Music Licensing
The music licensing process can be intimidating. Maybe you don’t know how to begin, are afraid you don’t have the ... -
Show Me the Money
Whether out of financial necessity or a desire to appeal to broader audiences, some marching bands are starting to look ... -
Wonder Women
In many ways, music education is a man’s world. According to researcher Elizabeth Gould in 2005, less than 10 percent ...
