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National Athletic Trainers Assoc. Offers Marching Band Advice
DALLAS, August 28, 2017 – With the beat from the drumline, the lead of the band director and the blare ... -
Confessions of an Obsessed Band Mom
Being a band mom brings bundles of joy to parents and kids alike. I have to confess … I ... -
Quiz Yourself on 10 Years of Halftime Magazine
This July/August 2017 issue of Halftime Magazine marks 10 years of covering the marching arts. Take this quiz as a ... -
Emerging Drum Corps
Several new groups have been welcomed onto the drum corps field over the past several seasons. Find out how the ... -
10 Years of Halftime Magazine
Halftime Magazine celebrates 10 years of covering the marching arts. Thank you to our readers, supporters, and staff. Since 2007, ... -
Featuring Special Guests
Guest artists provide marching bands with a way to spice up their halftime shows. How can your ensemble incorporate a ... -
Drum Corps Associates Championships Going to Williamsport, PA
In 2018 and 2019, the Drum Corps Associates (DCA) World Championships will take place in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. DCA as an ... -
Blue Knights in Bahrain
The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps traveled to Manama, Bahrain, in April to perform in the opening ceremonies at ... -
Gary Roberts’ Legacy with Stanbury Uniforms
Gary Roberts, president and CEO of Stanbury Uniforms, died at the age of 69 on April 18, 2017, after a ... -
Peer Teaching Program Added to Music for All Summer Symposium
The Music for All Summer (MFA) Symposium, presented by Yamaha, has added the Student Peer Teaching Program to its curriculum. ... -
Get Ready To Record
So, you want to record a project. What’s the “Where, When, and How” of it? I have 10 solo CDs ... -
Who Built Your Instrument?
I recently had the opportunity to travel to China and Japan to visit the factories where Yamaha manufacturers its musical ... -
Simple Checkpoints
With many percussion rudiments, finding appropriate checkpoints to monitor timing can be extremely useful—more so as velocities increase or during ... -
Cell Phone Cleaning
The first few weeks after your color guard team has learned choreography, the routine is clean and looks awesome. And ... -
Marching Step Guide
The Marching Step Guide turns marching technique into an exact science. To help students develop muscle memory, the Marching Step ... -
New D’Addario Releases
Evans Drumheads and Promark by D’Addario are entering a new market—one for pipe band drummers. Collaborating with Stephen Creighton, drum ... -
Pipe Props from Band Today
In an effort to make prop systems sturdier, Band Today (formerly FieldProps.com) has released Pipe Props. While the company’s former ... -
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts
While the Santa Clara Vanguard celebrates its 50th anniversary, Executive Director Charles Frost looks to the organization’s future. In 2016, ... -
Majorly Multifaceted
One performer switches from brass to drum major to guard. Through his varied experiences, he learns the influences he can ... -
All Hands on the Field
Hosting a field show event takes coordination, organization, planning and many volunteers. Three minutes before the first Sonic BOOM! marching ... -
Moving Meditation
Mindful stretches can put our body and mind at ease. Training, competition, and even just our everyday lives can be ... -
Crossword-X Marks the Spot
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the July/August 2017 installment. ACROSS 1. Burnt residue 4. ... -
Upcoming Film Looking for Bands
PRESS RELEASE Your band or marching group could be in the upcoming independent film Halftime Heroes, a comedy by Kevin Del ... -
Phantom Regiment Staff & Volunteers in Severe Bus Accident
The crash killed the bus driver and left at least four passengers seriously injured. A bus of Phantom Regiment ... -
Help Halftime Magazine Celebrate 10 Years!
The 10th anniversary of Halftime Magazine is coming up with our July/August 2017 issue! Be a part of the celebration ... -
Speedy Pit Setup
Sponsored by: Say goodbye to timing penalties. Learn how to move fast and stay safe while setting up your ... -
A Few Belated Thank You Messages
As we close out another school year, I am writing lists of people to thank. Predominantly the list includes teachers ... -
Travel Safety Tips
No matter how well planned a band trip may be, things can go wrong. So how do directors keep their ... -
2017 WGI Winners
Many return champions dominated World Class in WGI Sport of the Arts competition while relative newcomers were crowned in other ... -
Bingo, Bunco, or Bust?
For band programs, running once-popular Bingo fundraiser nights is no longer as profitable as in the past. Enhance or create ...