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Celebrating the 2018 DCA World Championship and World Drum Corps Hall of Fame
In September my family and I traveled to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the all-age Drum Corps Associates (DCA) World Championship. As ... -
Marching Cities
The marching arts have become a cultural staple in some key cities including Indianapolis; Dayton, Ohio; and most recently Williamsport, ... -
2018 DCI Champions
Vanguard and the Blue Devils finished in 1st and 2nd place during the 2018 Drum Corps International World Championships in ... -
United They Stand
Sometimes 1 + 1 is greater than 2. When multiple bands join forces—whether permanently or temporarily—synergies develop to create a ... -
Eastern Kentucky University Resurrects Band
Being cut due to budget issues may sound like the death knell for a band program, but the Eastern Kentucky ... -
Calgary Stampede Sweeps DCI SoundSport and DrumLine Battle
The Calgary (Canada) Stampede Showband stole the show at both the SoundSport International Music and Food Festival, presented by Motif ... -
Olentangy Berlin High School Debuts Marching Band
This school year, Olentangy Berlin High School (OBHS) in Delaware, Ohio, opens its doors for the first time, and its ... -
Take Note Colorado Grants Access to Musical Instruments and Instruction
Musical instruments and instruction can be expensive; Take Note Colorado is not only taking note of it but also doing ... -
Bands in South America
In July I was the invited U.S. guest at the Festival y Concurso Internacional de Flauta, an international festival and ... -
Get Your Musical House in Order
Whether you are well into marching season or beginning your concert season, the new academic year gives you the opportunity ... -
Practicing Anytime and Anywhere Without Instruments
Ever want to practice when you don’t have access to an instrument? Here are some ways to make the most ... -
Social Media Pros and Cons
Social media has changed the way that performers, instructors, and fans interact throughout the marching seasons and beyond. Sharing via ... -
Jupiter MyCase Offers Wide Variety of Instrument Cases
From cell phone cases to backpacks, countless personal possessions can be used as a way to express one’s personality; thanks ... -
Two New Sizes of Endura Drill Rifles
Three inches may not seem like a huge difference, but when a color guard member is twirling, throwing, and catching ... -
Innovative Percussion Releases 25th Anniversary Models
To pay tribute to two of its most popular products and honor a key business milestone, Innovative Percussion debuted two ... -
Regionals—October 2018 to November 2018
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From October 2018 to November 2018. WEST Ascend Performing ... -
Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps
The Sacramento Mandarins placed in the top 12 of Drum Corps International competition for the first time. Director J.W. Koester ... -
Halftime Goes On
Through responsibilities, mistakes, tears, and triumphs, a drum major soaks up all of the experiences from her time leading various ... -
Take a Hike
Hitting the trails for a hike through nature is better for your heart, for weight loss, and for your peace ... -
Crossword: Drumbeat
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the September/October 2018 installment. ACROSS 1. Dog park noise ...