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Joy in the Spotlight
Being in a small spotlight can flood a person’s heart with overwhelming joy. Now imagine that feeling magnified tenfold or ... -
Yamaha Marching Drum Improvements
After 10 years of research and development, Yamaha debuted a new line of marching drums, using maple instead of birch ... -
Best Apps in the Marching Arts
What are the best mobile applications (apps) for marching band, drum corps, color guard and drumline? Well, it all depends ... -
Wanna Teach?
A lot of young percussionists aspire to teach drumlines. This article touches on a few considerations that can help set ... -
PV and Me
Production Value (PV) is a term performers may hear as part of a General Effect judge commentary. It is the ... -
The Brass Buddy
By facilitating the draining of brass instruments, The Brass Buddy gives musicians an edge against the dreaded “band room smell.” ... -
University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands
With more than 50 years of teaching the marching arts, Dr. Terren L. Frenz—currently director of bands at the University ... -
From Hating to Loving Band
Starting a year behind. Dealing with rebellingmembers. Using unconventional methods. Andsucceeding through it all. Experiencing just a fewof the many ... -
2013 DCI Champions
This past summer saw some of the fiercest competition in Drum Corps International (DCI) history to date. The 2013 season ... -
Dance! Twirl! March?
While the majority of marchingbands perform with color guards,other auxiliary groups such astwirlers and dance teams haveexperienced mixed receptionfrom band ... -
Memorable Firsts
Read the musings of Halftime Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Christine Ngeo Katzman. In this September/October 2013 issue, she highlights Carolina ... -
Bushwackers Appear on “The Daily Show”
The Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps, an all-age ensemble, took the spotlight in one of the country’s top late-night television ... -
White Sabers, Buccaneers Win DCA
The White Sabers Drum and Bugle Corps from Dansville, N.Y., won its first Drum Corps Associates (DCA) Class A Championship ... -
Corps Perform at Hollywood Bowl
West Coast drum corps fans got a special treat this summer when the Santa Clara Vanguard (SCV), Vanguard Cadets and ... -
Being an Athlete
Today’s marching percussionist requires an awful lot of strength, agility and stamina to be successful. But if everyone knows how ... -
Vandoren Sax Support System
Make standing at attention while carrying a heavy saxophone less of a pain in the neck with the Vandoren Sax ... -
Feet Timing Excercises
Need to practice keeping your feet in rhythm. Try these feet timing exercises, courtesy of percussion sectionals contributor Lane Armey. ... -
Drum Corps 9-1-1
Have you ever broken down on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, had your kitchen engulfed ... -
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Marching band is hurting your ears! Playing the cymbals has the same noise intensity as an ambulance siren while playing ... -
Publisher’s Letter: Hear This
Read the musings of Halftime Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Christine Ngeo Katzman. In this July/August 2013 issue, she reflects on ... -
Madison Scouts Selected for 2014 Macy’s Parade
The Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, will participate in one of America’s ... -
StylePlus CorElements
You know the feeling … it’s a sweltering hot day, and under your uniform, you’re soaked through in your own ... -
Regionals – July/August 2013
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From May to July 2013. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Colts Drum and Bugle Corps
With almost 15 combined years as a participant and administrator, Jeff MacFarlane takes over the reigns as executive director in ... -
Tongue Tied?
Say, “Ah.” When doctors and dentists look at your tongue, they are getting a look at your overall health. Find ... -
Crossword: Put It on Mute
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the May/June 2013 puzzle. -
Show Me the Money
Whether out of financial necessity or a desire to appeal to broader audiences, some marching bands are starting to look ... -
Regionals – May/June 2013
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From May to July 2013. -
DCI DrumLine Battle and SoundSport
Drum Corps International (DCI) launched two exciting new ventures that have the potential to bring music and marching competition to ... -
Glassmen Go Inactive
The Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps from Toledo, Ohio, announced that it will go inactive for the 2013 season of ...