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Bands of America Announces Alumni Event at DCI
Any of the 1.25 million Americans who have participated in Bands of America (BOA) or other Music for All programs ... -
New Beginnings
On May 18, 2009, I gave birth to my second child, a beautiful baby girl named Kathryn Elizabeth. With every ... -
Holy Name Cadets: Celebrating 75 Years
Few ensembles can boast the achievements of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. In 75 years, it has become a ... -
Q&A With Paul Rennick
Paul Rennick received his Bachelor’s in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his Master’s in Performance from the ... -
Music City Drum and Bugle Corps
While a number of drum corps left the field thepast few years, the Music City Drum and BugleCorps has defied ... -
Possible Dangers of Pain Medication
While over-the-counter pain medication can provide quick relief from muscle aches, overuse can cause blood disorders and even stroke. From ... -
How to Keep Alums Involved
Having an organized alumni group that gets together and performs beyond homecoming weekend can prove rewarding for the graduates, current ... -
2009 DCI Rule Changes
Drum Corps International (DCI) introduced three rule changes, involving judges, ties and electronics, at its annual meeting earlier this year. -
Throw It Down!
As normal as drum corps may seem to Drum Corps International and Drum Corps Associates fans and veterans, the activity ... -
Book Excerpt From “A Fine Line”
“A Fine Line,” a sequel to Courtney Brandt’s first marching band novel, “The Line,” continues into Lucy’s senior season and ... -
Top 10 Marching Moments of 2008: Details, Photos and Videos
Based on reader suggestions, our editorial staff put together Halftime Magazine’s first annual Top 10 Marching Moments of the Year. ... -
Music in Our Schools Month
March is Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM). MENC: The National Association for Music Education has sponsored this month-long campaign, ... -
Top Ten Marching Moments of 2008: Results List
Based on reader suggestions, our editorial staff put together Halftime Magazine’s first annual Top 10 Marching Moments of the Year. ... -
Trojan Marching Band On Air
The Trojan Marching Band (TMB) appeared under the stage lights earlier this year with band members performing at both the ... -
Bob Morrison Leaves Music for All
On Jan. 14, Music for All announced the resignation of Executive Vice President Bob Morrison, who founded the Music for ... -
Playing the Piccolo
Every flutist benefits from playing piccolo, and it’s fun to learn a new instrument that uses the same fingerings but ... -
Share Your Passion
Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's experiences at the West Chester Trumpet Festival, and his take on how joining an ... -
All You Can Be
Being drum major at her high school and then with the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band turned one shy teenager ... -
Michigan Fight Song: Break in Tradition?
A hallowed tradition says Michigan's famous fight song, "The Victors"is composed by a victory-inspired student, Louis Elbel, in 1898. Presently, ... -
Four More Weeks
My last time performing on our home field to a stadium full of people who live and breath band just ... -
Confessions of a Trumpet Player’s Wife
You’ve seen them, I’m sure. They’re the guys walking around music festivals and band competitions “buzzing” into their mouthpieces. They’re ... -
An Ode to the Field
In its center lies an “x,” where the journey begins. The “x” is insignificant to most, and more often than ... -
Volatile Times
These are volatile times. Just in the past month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average—a stock market index—has recorded the largest ... -
Regionals – Nov/Dec 2008
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From November 2008 to January 2009. From Halftime ... -
One-Handed Woodwinds Program
New innovations are being made each day, so that everyone—including the physically challenged— can experience the gift of music. The ... -
Prohands Hand Exercisers
Hand strength is an important factor in the marching arts activity. Now there’s a new product—Prohands Hand Exercisers—that allows performers ... -
Guard and Puppetry Combine
Winter guard has a big fan in the world of entertainment. Heather Henson, daughter of Muppets founder Jim Henson, prominently ... -
ESPN Battle of the Bands
College bands received a dose of action-adventure, thanks to ESPN and the makers of the hit summer film “Indiana Jones ... -
Book Excerpt From “Field Level”
Read an excerpt from “Field Level: The Ultimate Band Director’s Guide to Fielding the Ultimate Marching Percussion Section.” From Halftime ... -
Hendrickson Wins CBS Challenge
CBS 42 KEYE-TV, a television station in central Texas, showcased 16 local high school drum lines with its fifth annual ...