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Halftime Magazine Celebrates our 10th Anniversary
The year 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of Halftime Magazine. Time flies when you’re marching along in life. As we’ve ... -
Marching for MLK Day
Everyone loves a parade. Participating in a parade for Martin Luther King Jr. Day is even more fitting to celebrate ... -
Rose Blossoms
With New Year’s Day falling on Sunday this year, the Tournament of Roses Parade and Bowl Game took place on ... -
Following the Props
Many drum corps, winter ensembles, and marching bands spend thousands of dollars on props and costumes that will only be ... -
College Bands March for St. Jude
When college bands perform at halftime, they have thousands of eyes and ears with them—and this past fall, four bands ... -
Parade Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
On Dec. 7, 1941, America was attacked at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. President Roosevelt called it “a date which ... -
2016 Fall Championship Recap
At Bands of America, Carmel (Indiana) HS was named Grand National Champion for its show, “Adagio Presto.” It previously won ... -
National Collegiate Marching Band Championships and Festival
One of the primary jobs of a college marching band is to support its athletics teams. What if instead of ... -
No Matter What
How many of you would like to be a studio musician, living in a cool city and making all different ... -
Revolutionary Thoughts
We are living in revolutionary times. Facebook and Twitter have been in existence barely more than a decade, yet they ... -
Flame Taps
Flam taps are a favorite rudiment of mine. They involve the use of rebound, making them ideal for fast passages, ... -
The Art of Storytelling
As we jazz run our way into the winter guard season, we find the color guard performer more and more ... -
Yamaha YX-230 Xylophone, 8300R Series Timpani
Yamaha released two new instruments in January that will benefit a wide range of musicians Intended for beginning percussion students, ... -
Vic Firth Iain Moyer Mallets
Vic Firth’s Iain Moyer Signature Keyboard Mallets bring new capabilities and techniques to marimba and vibraphone musicians in front ensembles. ... -
Regionals-January 2017 to March 2017
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From January 2017 to March 2017. West WGI ... -
University of Washington Husky Marching Band
Adhering to traditions while keeping the band fresh is a continual balance for many marching ensembles. Dr. Brad McDavid talks ... -
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 ... -
Prepping for the Winter Season
Booster organizations shift gears at the end of the fall marching season, putting their focus on winter guard and indoor ... -
A HIIT Workout
Take interval training up a notch. Burn more fat, increase stamina, and prepare for parades. During parades, “hurry up and ... -
Crossword-Hybrid Instruments
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the January/February 2017 installment. ACROSS 1. 2000s Chinese Premier ...