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Create a Formula for Success
In January, my son performed in four concerts and had an audition—all in the span of two weeks. Whew! I ... -
Nothing Beats a Bowl Parade
For their fanfare, educational tie-ins, and opportunities to form connections, bowl game parades appeal to high school and college bands ... -
2019 Tournament of Roses
Marching groups from around the world showcased The Melody of Life theme at this year’s Rose Parade while The Ohio ... -
College Firsts
Historic university bands continue to innovate while keeping traditions alive. Oldest College Band University of Notre Dame (Indiana) Music is ... -
University of Cincinnati’s 100th Anniversary Fund
Timing is everything, and a centennial anniversary is perfect timing. The University of Cincinnati (UC) Bearcat Bands program is turning ... -
2018 All American Drumline
This year, the 2018 All American Drumline included 39 students—17 percussionists, 18 drum majors, and four individuals for the new ... -
2018 Fall Circuit Recap
In November 2018, Carmel (Indiana) HS won its fifth Bands of America Grand National Championship, the third in a row. ... -
Dobyns-Bennett High School Invited to 2020 Rose Parade
In 2020, the Dobyns-Bennett High School band from Kingsport, Tennessee, will make its fourth appearance in the Rose Parade. The ... -
Transitioning Between Horns
As some of you may know, my primary gig is performing with Dave Matthews Band (DMB). One of the reasons ... -
“Routine” Travel
Many of you will be traveling to college auditions or wind ensemble competitions in the next few months. Here are ... -
Five Minutes to Mastery
In order to master a given skill, you will need to be able to play it with excellent quality at ... -
Scoring Variances
As we get into the competitive part of the indoor guard season, scores and judge commentary start rolling in. I’ve ... -
Forte 10 Music Notation Software
The FORTE 10 music notation software incorporates several new features including ScanScore and Bandora that make arranging music even easier. ... -
Innovative Percussion Sandi Rennick Mallets
Innovative Percussion has added a set of vibraphone mallets in soft, medium, and hard variations to its Sandi Rennick Series. ... -
Regionals—January 2019 to March 2019
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From January 2019 to March 2019. West WGI Guard ... -
West Chester University
The Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band from West Chester University becomes the first Division II marching ensemble to win the ... -
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 ... -
Ease Into Foam Rolling
Massage your muscles with these popular foam roller exercises. If you’ve ever used a foam roller, you know that they’re ... -
Crossword: What’s it Made of?
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the January/February 2019 installment. ACROSS 1. Forfeited property, ...