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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 ... -
Set a Musical Budget
Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's recommendations for setting short- and long-term practice to help you achieve the next level ... -
Eco-Friendly Percussion
HQ Percussion Products from D’Addario & Co. recently entered the realm of environmentally responsible drumming with its new Eco Pad, ... -
Crossword: She Plays the Drums
Check out the latest installment of Halftime Magazine's music-themed crossword. This issue, our clues investigate famous female drummers. From Halftime ... -
Top 10 College Alumni Marching Bands: Nominations
Halftime Magazine is assembling your thoughts about the top 10 college alumni marching bands as we look at ways to ... -
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. ... -
Inaugural Parade Selection Process
The bands and other performing groups that marched in the 2009 inaugural parade went through a relatively fast screening process. ... -
Inaugural Parade List of Bands
More than 100 groups participated in the inaugural parade, including marching bands, military units, ROTC programs, horse-riding troupes, associations and ... -
ABC Show “Wife Swap” Casting Band Families
Last Thursday (March 12, 2009), Halftime Magazine received the following email from an ABC casting producer for "Wife Swap." The ... -
Saluting the President
1,382 performing groups applied to perform at the inaugural parade of President Barack Obama, but only 108 were selected for ... -
The Art and Technique of HBCU
Look around in the stands at a halftime show pitting two Historically Black Colleges and Universities against each other, and ... -
Marching Outside the Box
Minnesota parade bands and Indiana track showbands have perfected the art of marching beyondthe football field. You might be surprised ... -
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 ... -
Celebrate Your Music
A snare drummer marching alone on a field while drumming to “It’s a Small World” seems like a pretty ridiculous ... -
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 ... -
Adams Revolution Series Timpani
Adams Musical Instruments recently announced its Revolution Series Timpani, which aims to be “the most practical, portable, high-quality timpani ever ... -
Share Your Passion
Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's experiences at the West Chester Trumpet Festival, and his take on how joining an ... -
Playing the Piccolo
Every flutist benefits from playing piccolo, and it’s fun to learn a new instrument that uses the same fingerings but ... -
Flanagan World Guard
With its 2008 show, “Post Secret,” the Flanagan World Guard from Charles W. Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines, Fla., ... -
Crossword: Mr. President
Check out the latest installment of Halftime Magazine's music-themed crossword. This issue, our clues investigate current and past inaugural parades. ... -
Top 10 Marching Moments of 2008: Nominations
Halftime Magazine is assembling your thoughts about 2008's Top 10 Marching Moments. These moments could include bands or marching ensembles ... -
As Seen On TV (Or Not)
What’s the main difference between NFL and college football? The bands, of course. There’s nothing quite like the pageantry to ... -
The Road Through Pasadena
The New Year. The breathtaking floral floats. The pageantry. And the anticipation of agreat football match-up. For marching bands and ... -
BOA Alumni Campaign
Bands of America (BOA) has launched a viral campaign to reach its 1.25 million alumni and raise $250,000 by the ... -
Pullanthropy: A New Way to Fundraise
If you’re tired of selling pizza, cookie dough and gift wrap, then you might want to check out PULLanthropy, a ... -
Hail to the Chief
President Barack Obama’s Inauguration Parade on Jan. 20 featured a large assortment of marching bands and other groups celebrating the ... -
When It’s Good to Cheat
It is important to know the correct hand placement for every count of your routines. Consistent hand placement across the ...