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    How Much Should You Practice (Part 1)

    The “10,000 Hour Rule” states that achieving expertise in anything requires 10,000 hours of practice. I recently pondered whether this ...
    Chase Sanborn
    August 21, 2012
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    Improving Musicality for Percussion

    Musician/Drummer. Do you consider yourself both? Often thought of as opposites, it is more important than ever that you and ...
    Lane Armey
    August 20, 2012
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    The Guard Journal

    The summer training season is an excellent time to start a color guard journal focused on the processes of equipment, ...
    Chris Dillon
    August 20, 2012
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    Developing Your Sound

    Your sound. It is what distinguishes you from all the other clarinetists. How would you describe it? Believe it or ...
    Jim Snyder
    June 5, 2012
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    Summer Reading

    Summer’s coming—don’t slough off! Having something new to practice could be just the thing to draw you to the practice ...
    Chase Sanborn
    June 5, 2012
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    Performance Prowess

    In the indoor percussion season, non-drumming performance qualities are often just as important as your drumming qualities. In other words, ...
    Lane Armey
    June 5, 2012
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    The Summer Insurance Policy

    Let’s face it: In the activity of color guard, it all boils down to good, solid technique. When mastering this ...
    Chris Dillon
    June 5, 2012
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    Staying Healthy

    ince marching is an outdoor activity, weather conditions from the hot summer months to the cold temperatures in late fall ...
    Mary Karen Clardy
    April 24, 2012
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    Time Well Spent

    This month’s column is sparked by a question about practicing: Should a brass player strive to practice the same number ...
    Chase Sanborn
    April 23, 2012
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    Working Hard

    One of the most useful things I’ve been told from my teachers is that if you are going to do ...
    Lane Armey
    April 9, 2012
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    Emulation Learning

    Since we are at the end of the winter guard season, now is the perfect time to invest in future ...
    Chris Dillon
    April 9, 2012
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    Yoga and Sound

    In the last number of years, I went from having nearly constant major back issues, where it was difficult to ...
    Jeff Coffin
    January 28, 2012
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    Gear Talk

    In this issue’s column, you can get answers to a few common questions about selecting your ideal brass instrument. From ...
    Chase Sanborn
    January 28, 2012
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    College Drum Line

    In the world of percussion, a lot of attention has been given to high school and drum corps drum lines ...
    Lane Armey
    January 28, 2012
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    Winning

    As we say “hello” to a new season of winter guard, let’s take a look at the attributes that determine ...
    Chris Dillon
    January 28, 2012
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    Listen Up

    Find out why you're playing the clarinet! From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching arts.
    Jim Snyder
    December 16, 2011
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    Tongue Levels

    In the July/August 2010 issue, I touched on tongue levels briefly (“Tongue Talk”). This column will expand on the topic. ...
    Chase Sanborn
    December 15, 2011
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    Winter Time

    Congratulations on completing another fall marching band season! The doldrums of winter are upon us, but the season never ends ...
    Lane Armey
    December 15, 2011
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    Ready for Winter?

    You cannot approach a winter guard performance as you would a field show. Time to adjust your process. From Halftime ...
    Chris Dillon
    December 15, 2011
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    Making a Quality Recording

    Developing skill and confidence in producing quality recordings is essential for musicians. With a few simple techniques and regular practice, ...
    Mary Karen Clardy
    September 23, 2011
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    Efficiency vs. Brute Force

    An efficient brass player converts each bit of air into lip vibration, producing maximum results for a given amount of ...
    Chase Sanborn
    September 23, 2011
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    A Clean Sweep

    In this issue’s column, we’re talking Quads and how to play the one thing every tenor drummer wants to do—the ...
    Lane Armey
    September 23, 2011
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    Conquering Trouble Spots

    If you are facing a trouble spot in your show, you are not alone. Here is the battle plan. From ...
    Chris Dillon
    September 23, 2011
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    Making Magic

    Go slowly and consistently to practice more efficiently. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching arts.
    Jeff Coffin
    July 27, 2011
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    Breathing Exercises

    We all know how to breathe; it’s the very first and last things we do! Advanced control of the air ...
    Chase Sanborn
    July 27, 2011
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    Start Fresh

    Can you believe it’s time for another fall marching band season? Here are some things to keep in mind starting ...
    Lane Armey
    July 27, 2011
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    In 10 Seconds

    Find out why the first 10 seconds and the last 10 seconds are the most important part of any performance. ...
    Chris Dillon
    July 27, 2011
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    Get Around Roadblocks

    Roadblocks! It’s time we steer the clarinet-car around them! You know what I’m talking about: those things we’ve convinced ourselves ...
    Jim Snyder
    June 1, 2011
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    Mutes 101

    Mutes insert into, are attached to, or are held in front of the bell of the horn. Though a mute ...
    Chase Sanborn
    May 26, 2011
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    Summer Drummin’

    Summertime: The end of the school year—and looking forward to the start of the next year. As a marching percussionist, ...
    Lane Armey
    May 26, 2011
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