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An Annual Family Tradition
Each year, my family plans our last summer vacation around Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships in Indianapolis. While I’m ... -
The Uniqueness of DCI Uniforms
Groups competing in Drum Corps International have spent the past few years tailoring their uniforms to each season’s show while ... -
2019 DCI Champions
Portraying ghosts and The Beatles with journeys to the cultural underground and under the sea, the 2019 Drum Corps International ... -
Small but Mighty
Marching bands in rural locations make the most of limited resources to participate just as fully in the activity. Rebecca ... -
Kappa Kappa Psi Celebrates Centennial
Band fraternity Kappa Kappi Psi (KKPsi) celebrated 100 years of “musicianship, leadership, service, and brotherhood.” These pillars have guided the ... -
Bluecoats at Pro Football Hall of Fame Game
On its way to the Drum Corps International World Championships, the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps took a detour … ... -
Percussive Arts Society Solo Artist Competition
Drummers and percussionists: It’s time to shine in the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) Solo Artist Competition. The new annual contest ... -
Wagner College Band in “Spider-Man” and Other Films
Lights, camera, music! The Wagner College Band performed in “Spider-Man: Far from Home,” in theaters during 2019, and “The Many Saints of ... -
Switching to Intermediate Flute
Advancing from a beginner to an intermediate flute is an exciting transition, but the new instrument can present challenges. Here’s ... -
The 3 P’s
As you get comfortable with the start of school, I hope you’ll remember three things on your path to a ... -
Implement New Implements
Many of us throughout the country currently find ourselves in the heart of marching band season. What we write for ... -
Maintain Healthy Habits
As the season wears on, and the responsibilities outside of color guard add up, some potential negative habits may impact ... -
StylePLUS Guard Max Bag
Guard members no longer need to carry two, three, or even four different bags to rehearsals and performances. The all-encompassing ... -
DSI Hyperformance Gloves
Ditch those stretched-out, smelly, slightly yellow-tinted cotton gloves this marching season and replace them with Hyperformance Gloves from Director’s Showcase ... -
Regionals—September 2019 to November 2019
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From September to November 2019. WEST Bands of America ... -
Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps
Brad Furlano, recipient of the Dr. Bernard Baggs Leadership Award, continues to push the envelope and create lasting memories for members of the Blue Stars. ... -
People Over Product
With her commitment to solving problems and forming connections, two-year Phantom Regiment head conductor wins the 2019 Jim Jones Leadership Award. I consider being ... -
Core Connections
Strengthen the legs, spine, and abs to lighten the load of carrying heavy instruments. I asked my husband, who previously ... -
Crossword: Almost a March
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the September/October 2019 installment. ACROSS 1. Back of a ...