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Judging Indoor
Explanations about judging indoor percussion events from Halftime Magazine, a print publication for the marching arts. -
Off-Season Training
Color guard tips about what to do in the off-season from Halftime Magazine, a print publication for the marching arts. -
You Run the Show
Woodwind playing tips from musician Jim Snyder. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the marching arts. -
Stand Still
You should strive to reduce or eliminate extraneous body movement when playing your instrument. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Q&A With Ed Argenziano
Q&A with percussionist Ed Argenziano with Dennis DeLucia. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the marching ... -
Ready for Rifle
Without proper taping, your rifle can go from “shiny and new” to “split in two” with just one bad toss. ... -
Developing Breath Control
Flute technique from Mary Karen Clardy. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the marching arts. -
Practice Perfect
Brass practice techniques from Chase Sanborn. From Halftime Magazine an print publication and online community about the marching arts. -
Q&A with Matt Savage
Q& with percussionist Matt Savage by Dennis DeLucia. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the marching ... -
Teaching Tips
If you’re a veteran member, chances are you will get the opportunity to help younger teammates master routines. Here are ... -
Getting Ready for the Road
Tour is coming up, and you’re not ready! What can you do? From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online ... -
Listen and Learn
One of the first questions I ask a new trumpet student is: “Who do you listen to?” I’m amazed by ... -
Q&A With Paul Rennick
Paul Rennick received his Bachelor’s in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his Master’s in Performance from the ... -
Team-Building Tips
Some of the best parts ofcolor guard are the friendshipsyou develop frombeing part of a team. Butbuilding a cohesive teamtakes ... -
Tools of the Trade
Read about clarinet expert Jim Snyder's recommendations for choosing accessories for your instrument. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and ... -
Set a Musical Budget
Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's recommendations for setting short- and long-term practice to help you achieve the next level ... -
Q&A With Tom Aungst
Read about the experiences of Tom Aungst, the director of percussion at Dartmouth (Mass.) High School—the 2008 and 2009 WGI ... -
Perfect Your Drop Spins
One of the first skills that new performers learn is the drop spin. It helps build strength in the forearm ... -
Share Your Passion
Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's experiences at the West Chester Trumpet Festival, and his take on how joining an ... -
Playing the Piccolo
Every flutist benefits from playing piccolo, and it’s fun to learn a new instrument that uses the same fingerings but ... -
Q&A with Dave Marvin
Read about the experiences of Dave Marvin, an indoor drum line instructor and one of last year's inductees to the ... -
More Than a Smile
Showmanship is more than a great smile. It’s interpreting your music, connecting with the audience and conveying emotion through non-verbal ... -
The Art in Articulation
How many ways can you articulate a note? This question is akin to asking: How many ways can you articulate ... -
Choosing a Mouthpiece (Part 2)
Finding the right mouthpiece for you is not easy; there are many to choose from. While generalizations can be made—symphonic ... -
Tuning Bass Drums
Ever wonder how to best tune bass drums to improve your band's sound? Percussion teacher, arranger and clinician Dennis Delucia ... -
When It’s Good to Cheat
It is important to know the correct hand placement for every count of your routines. Consistent hand placement across the ... -
No More Wimpy Notes!
The coolest thing about this section of Halftime Magazine is that even if you don’t play the same instrument as ... -
What’s in a Mouthpiece?
The mouthpiece creates the crucial connection between body and instrument, transferring vibrations from your lips to the horn. Finding the ... -
Tuning Tenors
Marching tenors (a.k.a “tenors,” “quads,” “quints,” “multi-tenors” or “toms”) have become an important and interesting voice in the marching percussion ... -
Why Winter Guard?
As marching band season draws to a close, performers throughout the world are gearing up for the challenge and excitement ...