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Hello to New Adventures
With increased vaccinations, the United States is emerging from the shutdowns and restrictions that resulted from COVID-19. However, we all ... -
Marching Up the Hill
The start of every year brings us a chance for a new beginning. This year is certainly no exception as ... -
Resilience in the Face of COVID-19
The marching arts activity continues to face countless challenges—canceled events, decreased funding, remote participants, and lack of support from athletic ... -
CBDNA Intercollegiate Marching Band Combines 200 Ensembles
College marching bands from across the nation will collaborate in a virtual performance, showcasing their talents and commitment to the ... -
A Return to Marching
We have all had a rough six months. Although many aspects of our lives have been turned upside down due ... -
Will Live Music Ever Be the Same?
After two months of “safer-at-home” policies, the economy is opening up in many ways, but live music performances by students ... -
Welcome to a new decade
Welcome to a new decade. The year 2020 is just as close to 2050 as it is from 1990. Who ... -
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 ... -
Women in Marching Arts
For centuries, women have needed to fight for equal rights, equal pay, and equal opportunity. Though Susan B. Anthony and ... -
Find a sense of belonging within marching arts
In May my son began practicing with the local high school marching band as a rising freshman. For four days, ... -
Always Leave a Place Better than You Found It
I am a co-leader for my daughter’s 4th grade Girl Scouts troop. We meet one evening per month in a ... -
Create a Formula for Success
In January, my son performed in four concerts and had an audition—all in the span of two weeks. Whew! I ... -
Music Brings People Together
More than 160 years ago in 1857, strife between the North and South would soon push the United States into ... -
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 ... -
Music as a Social Connector
In a world where technology connects us more than ever, it may seem counterintuitive that the very same technology can ... -
Marching is More than Just the Music Played
Being in marching band opens up doors of opportunities: traveling, performing with celebrities, and making a difference. As part of ... -
My Day with Pete Friedmann
A year ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to shadow Pete Friedmann, the voice of the Northwestern University ... -
A Few Belated Thank You Messages
As we close out another school year, I am writing lists of people to thank. Predominantly the list includes teachers ... -
New Year, Fresh Start!
At the end of the year, we often reflect on our lives and make resolutions for improvement. Personally, I would ... -
Music: Stick with It
Recently my 6-year-old daughter asked to take dance lessons. Since she already has swimming lessons, piano lessons, Girl Scouts, an ... -
Outback Bowl 2016
Recently I had the opportunity to attend the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, with my beloved Northwestern Wildcats playing against ... -
Behind every great marching band is a great booster organization.
Behind every great marching band is a great booster organization. Comprised of parents, alums and community members, a band booster ... -
Everyone starts somewhere
At the start of this school year, my son joined 5th grade band—his first foray as a member of a ... -
What does it take to become a legend?
What does it take to become a legend? In this issue of Halftime Magazine, we celebrate the following four “Legendary ... -
There’s Always a Band
“I always think there’s a band, kid.” Many of you will recognize that quote from the classic musical and 1962 ... -
Time for Change
Publisher and editor-in-chief Christine Ngeo Katzman ponders the difficulties of change and how to take the first step toward new ... -
Three Simple Rules for Peace
Publisher and editor-in-chief Christine Ngeo Katzman gives advice on how to create more peace within ourselves and others. From Halftime ... -
Feeding Your Kids
This issue highlights the importance of proper nutrition and hydration throughout the marching season with our feature article "Fueling Your ... -
Considering Summer Jobs
This issue gives advice on how to capitalize on your love of performing throughout the summer with our feature article ... -
In the Spotlight
This issue pays homage to entertainment and showmanship with our feature article about bands in soundtracks as well as our ...
