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The Woodlands High School Band
Building the confidence of young musicians has led to consistent success—and a second Sudler Shield—for The Woodlands (Texas) High School ... -
Twirling to the Top
Drum major Morgan Davis has overcome barriers by being the first female of color leading The Ohio State University Marching ... -
Find Your Motivation
Get inspired to exercise three to four times per week. My husband is training for a half marathon, I buy ... -
Crossword: Enharmonics
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the March/April 2019 installment. ACROSS 1. Annoying insect 5. ... -
Maple Elementary Performs at New York Jets Game
Fourth and fifth graders in the Marching Lions continue receiving accolades while performing at its second professional football game. For ... -
U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Discontinued
High school football’s All-American Bowl will no longer include the All-American Marching Band. Due to a change in title sponsorship, ... -
Children’s Chapter Book Centers on Marching Band Adventures
Monsters and llamas and bears, oh my! Adam Beck’s fictional book “Grandpa Gristle’s Bedtime Tales: How I Lost My Ear,” ... -
Conn-Selmer and Notre Dame Grant Writing Course
Having appropriate funding is essential in the music industry, but crafting successful grant proposals takes a certain skill. After music ... -
Honda Battle of the Bands Plans Return in 2020
The annual HBCU marching band showcase, which took a hiatus in 2019 due to Super Bowl being LIII in the ... -
Gaia Herrick’s Story: Marching with Muscular Dystrophy
Using a wheelchair did not stop Gaia Herrick from taking the field in the Central Michigan University Marching Band. Central ... -
Youth in Music Offers Large Opportunities
Apply to march in the 2019 Holiday Bowl with the Youth in Music Honor Band. Plus Youth in Music announces ... -
Create a Formula for Success
In January, my son performed in four concerts and had an audition—all in the span of two weeks. Whew! I ... -
Nothing Beats a Bowl Parade
For their fanfare, educational tie-ins, and opportunities to form connections, bowl game parades appeal to high school and college bands ... -
2019 Tournament of Roses
Marching groups from around the world showcased The Melody of Life theme at this year’s Rose Parade while The Ohio ... -
College Firsts
Historic university bands continue to innovate while keeping traditions alive. Oldest College Band University of Notre Dame (Indiana) Music is ... -
University of Cincinnati’s 100th Anniversary Fund
Timing is everything, and a centennial anniversary is perfect timing. The University of Cincinnati (UC) Bearcat Bands program is turning ... -
2018 All American Drumline
This year, the 2018 All American Drumline included 39 students—17 percussionists, 18 drum majors, and four individuals for the new ... -
2018 Fall Circuit Recap
In November 2018, Carmel (Indiana) HS won its fifth Bands of America Grand National Championship, the third in a row. ... -
Dobyns-Bennett High School Invited to 2020 Rose Parade
In 2020, the Dobyns-Bennett High School band from Kingsport, Tennessee, will make its fourth appearance in the Rose Parade. The ... -
Transitioning Between Horns
As some of you may know, my primary gig is performing with Dave Matthews Band (DMB). One of the reasons ... -
“Routine” Travel
Many of you will be traveling to college auditions or wind ensemble competitions in the next few months. Here are ... -
Five Minutes to Mastery
In order to master a given skill, you will need to be able to play it with excellent quality at ... -
Scoring Variances
As we get into the competitive part of the indoor guard season, scores and judge commentary start rolling in. I’ve ... -
Forte 10 Music Notation Software
The FORTE 10 music notation software incorporates several new features including ScanScore and Bandora that make arranging music even easier. ... -
Innovative Percussion Sandi Rennick Mallets
Innovative Percussion has added a set of vibraphone mallets in soft, medium, and hard variations to its Sandi Rennick Series. ... -
Regionals—January 2019 to March 2019
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From January 2019 to March 2019. West WGI Guard ... -
The Best is Yet to Come
Pushing through early setbacks led Clemson University drum major to the national limelight. I very vividly remember my first high ... -
Ease Into Foam Rolling
Massage your muscles with these popular foam roller exercises. If you’ve ever used a foam roller, you know that they’re ... -
Crossword: What’s it Made of?
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the January/February 2019 installment. ACROSS 1. Forfeited property, ... -
Varsity Spirit Announces Acquisition of Director’s Showcase International (DSI)
Varsity Spirit, the leader in cheer and dance camps, competitions and apparel, today announced its acquisition of Director’s Showcase International (DSI), ...