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Slide to Success
The trombone slide is one of the simplest means of changing the pitch of a musical instrument. Push it out, ... -
In Need of Repair
The following sounds should not come from the clarinet: Squeak! Chirp!! Squawk!!! The good news is: It may not be ... -
GrooveTech T-Handle
Tired of tough, drawn out drum repairs? The GrooveTech T-Handle Drum Key will help you spin each rod quickly and ... -
L.A. Splash Cosmetics
If you’re sick of reapplying makeup every 20 minutes while you and your fellow guard members wait to perform, you ... -
RMP-12: Roland’s Electronic Marching Percussion
Are you ready to enter into a whole new world of electronic percussion? The RMP-12 from Roland Corporation will take ... -
Stadium Swap-Outs at DCI and USSBA
Two of the country’s biggest competitive marching circuits were both hit with big stadium problems, causing the relocation of their ... -
Music For All Inductees
Three icons in the world of music education were inducted into the Bands of America (BOA) Hall of Fame during ... -
I Want to be on MTV
Is your high school marching band ready for reality TV? Read about a new show that will follow the lives ... -
Disney Magic
Marching down Main Street, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has often been described by students as a once-in-a-lifetime ... -
What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?
What do you want to be when you grow up? Publisher Christine Ngeo Katzman reminisces about childhood dreams and career ... -
Strength From Your Core
Build your muscle core with four simple exercises for a healthier body-mind connection. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and ... -
LSU Tiger Marching Band
Dr. Linda Moorhouse, co-director and associate director of bands at LSU, describes the band’s reaction to the football team's national ... -
Two Different Worlds
One high school drum major learns that concert and marching band are very different animals. From Halftime Magazine, a print ... -
Fun Fundraising
What would you do to raise money for your band? Would you sell candy? Would you have a recital? Or ... -
Props to You
The right props can help color guards such as Northmont High School's bring their performance to the next level. From ... -
Long Tones On the Saxophone
Saxophonist and Rico Artist Tim Price gives valuable advice about warmups and long tones for saxophonists hoping to improve their ... -
Hitting the Target
Jazz trumpeter and author Chase Sanborn shares his thoughts and tips for brass players striving to "hit the target."From Halftime ... -
In Case of Emergency
With the beginning of Winter Guard season approaching, you can stay stress-free by taking a few tips from Color Guard ... -
What is “GE”?
“GE” (General Effect) is perhaps the most important caption in indoor percussion and the least understood. According to Dennis DeLucia, ... -
Pyware March Pad
If you love “Dance Dance Revolution,” convince your director to get your band into the new marching revolution with Pyware's ... -
Beatnik Method Book: A Drummer’s Excercise Encyclopedia
Thanks to music educator Chuck Silverman and his student Chris Green, the Beatnik Rhythmic Analyzer, a practice pad, advanced metronome ... -
ChopSaver: “For Musicians With Lips”
Professional trumpet player Dan Gosling set out to find the perfect lip balm. After years of frustration and irritated lips, ... -
BOA Announces Honor Band for 2009 Rose Parade
Bands of America plans to offer 300 high school musicians the unique opportunity to come together as part of the ... -
New DCI Downloads
DCI recently announced a substantial expansion of its online media offerings, which brings the video archive up-to-date and now features ... -
“America’s Got Talent” Seeks Marching Bands
“America’s Got Talent” have extended an invitation to marching bands and other marching groups to audition for the show's third ... -
California State Band Championships
For the first time this year, California marching bands had the opportunity to vie for a singular state championship title ... -
Keep New Jersey Artsy!
The Census Project, under the direction of Indianapolis-based Music for All, combined the results from surveys throughout New Jersey to ... -
The Five T’s
Practical tips for percussion technique from Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the marching arts.