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DCI 2016 Rules Changes
Drum Corps International (DCI) announced several rules changes for this year’s summer tour including altering how percussion is judged, allowing ... -
Crash Course on Cymbals
The cymbal line is often one of the more overlooked sections of the marching percussion ensemble; however, it is an ... -
Vic Firth Launches Marching Percussion YouTube Channel
Press Release Norwell, MA, June 2016 – Vic Firth Company, the world’s largest and leading manufacturer of drumsticks and ... -
Crossword: Drumline!
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the July/August 2015 issue. -
Yamaha Marching Snare Mounts
In years past, marching percussionists have been relegated to using general accessory mounts not truly designed for their specific drums. ... -
Summer Learning
Last summer at the high school I teach, we undertook a rather daunting and aggressive plan to raise our skill ... -
Arcadia Band in NFL Commercial
The Arcadia (California) High School Marching Band appeared in a commercial during Super Bowl XLIX. From Halftime Magazine, a print ... -
Take It Off the Left
Most of us drummers are way more comfortable with our right hands than our left hands. So it is no ... -
Pearl FFX Redesign and New Drum Finishes
For the 25th anniversary of the FFX Snare Drum, Pearl decided to do more than just a simple refresh of ... -
On Performing Solos
Learn about creating and performing percussion solos. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching arts including ... -
Gallant Entertainment
Drumlines for professional sports in the northeasternUnited States have kicked it up a notch with the talents of Gallant Entertainment. ... -
Band Inspired by Drummer With Down Syndrome
The Orangefield Band looks to a drummer with Down Syndrome for inspiration and school spirit. From Halftime Magazine, a print ... -
Student Uses Make-A-Wish Opportunity to Help Band
Stephen Dominguez used his Make-A-Wish Foundation opportunity to get new percussion equipment for his marching band. From Halftime Magazine, a ... -
Going to New Heights
Playing accurate, well-defined heights is a huge part of a successful drumline for uniformity in sound volume as well as ... -
“Drumline: A New Beat” Trailer and Premiere Date Released
VH1's upcoming original movie "Drumline: A New Beat," will premiere Monday, October 27th at 9PM ET/PT. From Halftime Magazine, a ... -
Zildjian Launches “My Pit’s The Pits” High School Marching Band Video Contest
Four high schools across America will win over $25,000 in prizes from Zildjian, Calderwood Percussion, Remo, Vic Firth, Music & ... -
End Goal
Keeping big-picture goals in mind is very important at the beginning of each season. Find out how to make your ... -
You Ought To Be in Soundtracks
Some musicians strive for the glitzand glamour of recording soundtracksfor a major motion picture. Othertimes, a lucky break falls in ... -
Rutgers Makes Big TV Appearances
It’s been a very busy and high-profile couple of months for the Rutgers University Marching Scarlet Knights with at least ... -
“Drumline” Sequel in the Making
The only marching band-centric major motion picture ever is getting a sequel! VH1 announced that it will collaborate with producer ... -
DCI’s New 2014 Rules
Drum Corps International (DCI) recently approved several new rules that will have a major impact on the activity. Perhaps the ... -
VH1 Announces “Drumline” Sequel with Nick Cannon
VH1 announced it will produce a TV movie sequel to the hit movie "Drumline," still the only major marching band-centric ... -
Vic Firth’s Markworth and Tama Additions
Drumstick manufacturer Vic Firth introduced several new products —including additions to the Andrew Markworth Mallet Series and a line for ... -
ProMark Select Balance
ProMark by D’Addario’s new Select Balance line of drumsticks takes a new approach to satisfying a player’s needs by offering ... -
Yamaha Marching Drum Improvements
After 10 years of research and development, Yamaha debuted a new line of marching drums, using maple instead of birch ... -
Regionals – January/February 2014
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From January to March 2014. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
What are the Most Memorable WGI Stunts?
Halftime Magazine is writing a feature story about the Most Memorable Stunts in WGI, both in percussion and color guard. ... -
Bengals NFL Team Starts Growl Drumline
The National Football League welcomes a new drumline— the Cincinnati Bengals’ Growl. The ensemble will perform before and during home ... -
Wanna Teach?
A lot of young percussionists aspire to teach drumlines. This article touches on a few considerations that can help set ... -
Online Judging Through e-Adjudicate
If you’ve ever wished that you could know what the judges were thinking before the day of competition, you now ...