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    On Performing Solos

    Learn about creating and performing percussion solos. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching arts including ...
    Lane Armey
    February 4, 2015
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    Fears and Fixes

    In his famous inaugural speech, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said: “The only thing we have to fear is ... fear ...
    Chris Dillon
    February 4, 2015
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    Our Village

    "It takes a village" for anyone to succeed. Remember to give thanks to the parents, teachers, supporters and concertgoers who ...
    Jim Snyder
    January 29, 2015
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    Art, or Not

    This column is not specifically about brass playing although jazz trumpeter Miles Davis figures prominently. The inspiration comes from the ...
    Chase Sanborn
    January 29, 2015
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    Music Into Exercises

    One of the pitfalls that a lot of drummers and drumlines have is that they work on exercises or rudiments ...
    Lane Armey
    January 29, 2015
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    “Practice Makes Perfect” … or Does It?

    Is practice the only thing it takes to make a guard perfect? There comes a time when “practicing” must shift ...
    Chris Dillon
    January 29, 2015
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    Getting in Shape After Summer

    With summer break behind and the school year off to a fresh start, it’s a great time to establish a ...
    Mary Karen Clardy
    September 17, 2014
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    Choosing a Horn

    Tips by jazz trumpet player Chase Sanborn on how to compare different instrument models when buying a new horn. From ...
    Chase Sanborn
    September 17, 2014
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    Going to New Heights

    Playing accurate, well-defined heights is a huge part of a successful drumline for uniformity in sound volume as well as ...
    Lane Armey
    September 17, 2014
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    “Even the Ears Must Dance”

    Tips by color guard educator Chris Casteel on harnessing musicality in your movement and overall performance. From Halftime Magazine, a ...
    Chris Dillon
    September 17, 2014
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    Consistency on the Road

    Remaining consistent in your playing is vital, especially on the road. Jeff Coffin, saxophone player for the Dave Matthews Band ...
    Jeff Coffin
    July 10, 2014
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    Project Your Sound

    One of the differences between amateur and professional musicians is sound projection. Many brass students produce a sound that barely ...
    Chase Sanborn
    July 10, 2014
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    Snare Tuning

    Snare tuning is important for every performance. Percussion coordinator Lane Armey sits down with 1999 Santa Clara Vanguard Snare I&E ...
    Lane Armey
    July 10, 2014
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    “You Gotta Find Your Core”

    Developing a strong core (or trunk, as many people refer to it) is more about strengthening the group of muscles ...
    Chris Dillon
    July 10, 2014
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    Play What You Hear

    Playing by ear is one of the most valuable tools in your arsenal. “But I can’t play by ear,” you ...
    Jim Snyder
    May 15, 2014
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    Inquiring Minds

    Amidst the advances and distractions of the electronic age, learning to play an instrument remains a slow and methodical process. ...
    Chase Sanborn
    May 14, 2014
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    End Goal

    Keeping big-picture goals in mind is very important at the beginning of each season. Find out how to make your ...
    Lane Armey
    May 14, 2014
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    The Aftermath

    Waking up the day after a performance with aches and pains seems almost unavoidable; however, this should not be the ...
    Chris Dillon
    May 14, 2014
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    Honorable Color Guards

    Honorable competitors behave in a courteous way before, during and after a show. Find out some easy ways to let ...
    Chris Dillon
    March 21, 2014
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    Dealing with Personnel Changes

    Most of us that are part of a marching percussion ensemble will experience a staff change during our four years ...
    Lane Armey
    March 21, 2014
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    One Note at a Time

    When practicing your brass instrument, play one note at a time and play every note to the best of your ...
    Chase Sanborn
    March 21, 2014
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    Simplify Sightreading

    Always a challenge, sightreading takes practice and patience in order to develop accuracy and confidence. Here are rules to guide ...
    Mary Karen Clardy
    March 21, 2014
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    Get Your Pack On

    Paying attention to what you need and not overpacking is essential. Making sacrifices and trimming down to the necessary gear ...
    Jeff Coffin
    January 31, 2014
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    Give Me a Break!

    When you make the leap from high school to university, you enjoy greater self-determination coupled with increased responsibility to manage ...
    Chase Sanborn
    January 31, 2014
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    Overcome Freshmen Challenges

    Learn how to overcome freshmen challenges with percussion instructor Lane Armey. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for ...
    Lane Armey
    January 31, 2014
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    Cardboard or Clay?

    Color guard professional Chris Casteel inspires students to use their personal histories to mold their performances. From Halftime Magazine, a ...
    Chris Dillon
    January 29, 2014
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    Clean It Up

    We’re in the midst of cold and flu season right now, so don’t let your instrument make you sick. Your ...
    Jim Snyder
    November 18, 2013
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    Student Questionnaire

    Here's a questionnaire for music students to make the most productive use of private lessons. By jazz trumpeter Chase Sanborn. ...
    Chase Sanborn
    November 18, 2013
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    Wanna Teach?

    A lot of young percussionists aspire to teach drumlines. This article touches on a few considerations that can help set ...
    Lane Armey
    November 18, 2013
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    PV and Me

    Production Value (PV) is a term performers may hear as part of a General Effect judge commentary. It is the ...
    Chris Dillon
    November 18, 2013
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