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Blue Era
The Reading (Pa.) Buccaneers won the 2007 Drum Corps Associates World Championship, scoring just tenths of a point away from ... -
Crossword: Eye of the Tiger
A fun music-themed crossword from Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community for the marching arts. -
Are You Ready for Some Football … er, Marching Band?
Can marching bands play an integral role in professional football? Many groups, including the Baltimore's Marching Ravens, the Redskins Marching ... -
Take the Field: Introduction
Who’s got the best band in the land? Who has what it takes to be a national champion? A review ... -
Take the Field: USSBA
As the 2007 USSBA National Championships get underway, we take a moment to review the top bands from 2006. Read ... -
Take the Field: BOA
As the 2007 Bands of America Grand Nationals get underway, we take a moment to review the top bands from ... -
Thanksgiving Treat
Hundreds of student musicians march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the nation’s best-known parades. Read one individual’s ... -
On the Road Again
Going on a trip is one of the best ways to bond, make memories, and have fun with your band ... -
Regionals – Bowl Games & Events
Dec 20— San Diego, CA – San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl Dec 21— New Orleans, LA – R+L ... -
Regionals – Nov/Dec 2007
A listing of sporting and band events, competitions and shows, by region. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online ... -
I Can’t Heeeear You!
Clarinets are chamber (cameral) instruments—think of it as playing a mouthpiece attached to the room. The different acoustics of each ... -
The Fun Factory
How is playing a brass instrument similar to playing with a Play-Doh Fun Factory? Read this article by jazz trumpeter ... -
The “Cymbalic” Myth Buster: The Quiz
How much do you really know about cymbals? Do you know the facts from fiction, the reality from the myths? ... -
The “Cymbalic” Myth Buster: Answers
After you've tested your 'Cymbalic' IQ, find out the answers and detailed explanations provided by drum corps legend Dennis DeLucia. ... -
Tight Transitions
Whether you’re putting those finishing touches on your fall show or starting your winter season, well-performed transitions are an often-overlooked ... -
1151 King Ultimate Marching Tuba
King recently developed its new model 1151 King Ultimate Marching Tuba in cooperation with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle ... -
Tricky Flag Pole
The innovative new Tricky Pole, created by Jeff Hurr, can seesaw back and forth between two flags, allowing more seamless ... -
Pro Tec Marching Stick Bags
Pro Tec International, best known for its innovative instrument cases, recently released a new line of stick bags for marching ... -
“Not for the Faint of Heart”
"Not for the Faint of Heart: My Journey to Manhood in the Santa Clara Vanguard” is the story of the ... -
DCI: Divisions II & III Combine As An “Open Class”
The Drum Corps International (DCI) Executive Committee recently voted to combine DCI's Division I and II into a single "Open ... -
WGI Sport of the Arts Presents “TOSS!”
No matter how skilled you are with a flag, rifle or saber, you’ll benefit from WGI Sport of the Arts’ ... -
Keep New Jersey Artsy!
The Census Project, under the direction of Indianapolis-based Music for All, combined the results from surveys throughout New Jersey to ... -
A Fond Homecoming
Publisher Christine Ngeo Katzman discusses her experiences as part of Northwestern's homecoming alumni band and reminisces about her time in ... -
Leaders of the Pack
What makes a great student leader? Sometimes, it’s about asking the right questions and doing the job without being asked. ... -
Fairfax High School
Raymundo Vizcarra, instrumental music director at Los Angeles-based Fairfax High School, speaks about the challenges of starting a music program ... -
In Command
Field commander Carol Olson found herself in command of the South-Doyle High School Cherokee Marching Band when the drum major ... -
More Than Lip Service
Learn about proper lip care for those involved in band both on and off the field. From Halftime Magazine, a ...