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Quarantunes
You gotta stay home. Camps are closed. Concerts are canceled. Vacations are now staycations. I’m sure with the demands for ... -
Vandoren V21 Clarinet Reed
For more than a century, Vandoren has been dedicated to crafting the ideal reeds for clarinetists. Now, the company is ... -
Oodles of Noodles
Back in November 2009, I penned the Sectionals column, “You Run the Show,” proposing the notion that we’re all “self-taught” ... -
Our Village
"It takes a village" for anyone to succeed. Remember to give thanks to the parents, teachers, supporters and concertgoers who ... -
Consistency on the Road
Remaining consistent in your playing is vital, especially on the road. Jeff Coffin, saxophone player for the Dave Matthews Band ... -
A Musical Transition
Are you a woodwind player but want to march corps? Being drum major could be your ticket. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
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 ... -
Pick a New One
When it's time to replace your instrument, what should you look for? By Jim Snyder, The Clarinet Guy. From Halftime ... -
Hold It
Let’s talk about holding your clarinet properly. This topic seems so obvious that you’re probably tempted to stop reading right ... -
Developing Your Sound
Your sound. It is what distinguishes you from all the other clarinetists. How would you describe it? Believe it or ... -
Listen Up
Find out why you're playing the clarinet! From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching arts. -
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 ... -
Lessons From Klose, Baermann
Hyacinthe Klose. Carl Baermann. Names, as a clarinet player, you need to know. From James Snyder, the Clarinet Guy -
The Skinny on Reeds
Advice for reed players from Jim Snyder. From Halftime Magazine, a print and online publication about the marching arts. -
Don’t Scare the Freshmen
A humorous take on being a leader and role model. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community for ... -
Wishing to Perform
The University of Notre Dame’s marching band did more than entertain fans on Nov. 21, 2009; it granted a 15-year-old’s ... -
You Run the Show
Woodwind playing tips from musician Jim Snyder. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the marching arts. -
Tools of the Trade
Read about clarinet expert Jim Snyder's recommendations for choosing accessories for your instrument. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and ... -
No More Wimpy Notes!
The coolest thing about this section of Halftime Magazine is that even if you don’t play the same instrument as ... -
Livin’ the Magic
Combine Disney magic with some of the best music instruction inthe world, and you get the Disneyland All-American College Band.Read ... -
How They’re Made
Can you remember a time when you effortlessly fingered a new trumpet’s keys or jammed on a drum set using ... -
In Need of Repair
The following sounds should not come from the clarinet: Squeak! Chirp!! Squawk!!! The good news is: It may not be ... -
I Can’t Heeeear You!
Clarinets are chamber (cameral) instruments—think of it as playing a mouthpiece attached to the room. The different acoustics of each ... -
Rico Reserve Reeds
Learn about about Rico Reserve Reeds from Halftime Magazine, a print magazine and online community for the marching arts.