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What’s in a Mouthpiece?
The mouthpiece creates the crucial connection between body and instrument, transferring vibrations from your lips to the horn. Finding the ... -
Tuning Tenors
Marching tenors (a.k.a “tenors,” “quads,” “quints,” “multi-tenors” or “toms”) have become an important and interesting voice in the marching percussion ... -
Why Winter Guard?
As marching band season draws to a close, performers throughout the world are gearing up for the challenge and excitement ... -
By the Foot
Use this step-wise approach to prevent and care for blisters. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community for ... -
Crossword: It’s in 4/4
Check out the Nov/Dec08 installment of Halftime Magazine's musically-themed crossword puzzle. -
Big Band Attitude
Although they rarely make it into the national limelight, many colleges with lesser-known football teams field great marching bands. Find ... -
Overcoming Obstacles
According to poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: “Music is the universal language of mankind.” This phrase takes on a whole new ... -
Prepping for Parades
What do New Year’s Day in Pasadena, Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Thanksgiving Day in New York all have ... -
Olympic Dreams
We’ve all seen images of China on TV. Imagine experiencing it while performing as part of an international Olympic Orchestra. ... -
2008 DCI Champions
Phantom Regiment speared the World Class competition with “Spartacus” while the Blue Devils were “Constantly Risking Absurdity” as the defending ... -
Pride Takes Year Off
After a second-place finish in the 2008 WGI Independent World Class Championships where the group posted the second highest score ... -
Bandsman Larry Harmon Passes Away
Larry Harmon, entertainment pioneer and former three time drum major, passed away on July 3, 2008, at the age of ... -
“Team Spirit!” Book Series
On the lookout for more marching band? Rosen Publishing’s new book series “Team Spirit!” provides a great resource for the ... -
Training with Tuners
Raise your hand if your band director stands in front of you with a tuner, calling out: “Flat! Push in!” ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Not Your Ordinary Band Camp
If you can’t get enough of band during the year or need that extra push to reach your potential as ... -
The Blue Devils
As The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps prepares to defend its Drum Corps International World Championship, Executive Director David ... -
Crowned!
How does it feel to lead a World Class drum corps? Find out from Carolina Crown’s drum major, recipient of ... -
Sail Away!
When the fabric of your flag gets caught on the top end cap of your pole, it’s called a “sail” ... -
Thoughts About Marching Percussion
As the indoor percussion season comes to an end, here are seven thoughts that can help you continue to improve ...