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Tuning Your Snare
There are many approaches to tuning a snare drum. Check out just a few of Dennis DeLucia's tuning tips. From ... -
First Impressions
We’ve all heard that first impressions are important. When it comes to a competition, the first impression you make on ... -
Living Your Childhood Dreams
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Christine Katzman discusses Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture," as well as her own childhood dreams. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Blue Era
The Reading (Pa.) Buccaneers won the 2007 Drum Corps Associates World Championship, scoring just tenths of a point away from ... -
How to Keep Your Uniform Clean
Rain. Snow. Sleet. Mud. Not to mention sweat. These are only some of the elements braved by marching uniforms throughout ... -
North Carolina Central University Marching Sound Machine
The North Carolina Central University Marching Sound Machine isn’t like otherHBCU bands. This group from Durham, N.C., prides itself on ... -
Livin’ the Magic
Combine Disney magic with some of the best music instruction inthe world, and you get the Disneyland All-American College Band.Read ... -
When Everything Clicked
Almost ready to give up her instrument, one young musician decided to try high school marching band. And it has ... -
Ice or Heat?
For all athletes, there comes the very confusing question of: Do I use ice or heat on an injury? Here ... -
Video Interview with The Blue Devils’ David Gibbs
An interview with David Gibbs, executive director of The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. Live from the 2008 Drum ... -
Doherty Speaks About Drum Corps: Part 3
Freelance writer Stuart Rice interviews Gary Doherty, the former executive director of Drum Corps International’s OnQ Performance Education division, about ... -
Doherty Speaks About Drum Corps: Part 2
Freelance writer Stuart Rice interviews Gary Doherty, the former executive director of Drum Corps International’s OnQ Performance Education division, about ... -
IAJE Folds; New Jazz Initiatives Begin
Organizations are trying to fill the void in the midst of the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE)'s recent collapse. ... -
Doherty Speaks About Drum Corps: Part 1
Freelance writer Stuart Rice interviews Gary Doherty, the former executive director of Drum Corps International’s OnQ Performance Education division, about ... -
Remo Drummer Night Benefits Teenage Cancer Trust
Sixteen world-class drummers came together to perform at the Remo Drummer Night in London to raise money for the Teenage ... -
Starting from Scratch
Sustaining a drum corps can be hard; building one from the ground up can be even harder. Read about the ... -
Allegheny Adult Band Camp
Can't get enough of band camp? Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., offers Adult Band Camp, a weeklong program where adults ... -
Indianapolis: The Center for the Music Arts?
Despite the necessity of Drum Corps International to move its 2008 World Championships to Bloomington, Ind., the city of Indianapolis ... -
Corps Survival Skills
If you’ve ever heard the oft-used statistic “DCI had 442 corps in 1972 and last year fielded just 53,” you ... -
How to Choose a Band Shoe
You’re on your feet for hours at a time on game days and parades—possibly marching in rain, sleet or snow. ... -
The Thrill of Drill
Whether for their own band or for other schools, marching show designers consistently churn out creative, entertaining drill season after ... -
Regionals – Jul/Aug 2008
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From July to August 2008. -
Crossword: A Half Step at a Time
Check out the latest installment of Halftime Magazine's musically-themed crossword puzzle. -
A Year of Change
The July/August 2008 issue marks the one-year anniversary of Halftime Magazine. In one year, a lot has happened for the ... -
National Twirling Championships
Nearly 2,000 baton twirlers from around the nation will compete in the National Twirling Championships this July and vie for ... -
Impulse Performs During NBA Playoffs
On May 21, 2008, members of the Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps appeared at Game 1 of the NBA Western ... -
Band Poetry Expresses Humor in Band
Don’t let the word “poetry” scare you. There’s a 100% chancethat you’ll connect with at least one of the 120 ... -
HS Band Performs at Bush Wedding
How many marching bands have been asked to perform for the President of the United States? The Belton (Texas) High ... -
USSBA Unveils New Careers Website
The U.S. Scholastic Band Association’s (USSBA) created a new music career networking site, bandjobs.org, which launched in May. From Halftime ... -
What to Practice
Jeff Coffin shares practice tips and techniques and encourages musicians to identify five strengths and five weaknesses. From Halftime Magazine, ...