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Sycamore High School
Developing a family culture in beginning band leads to a continuity of commitment into the future. For the past eight ... -
Growth Through Vulnerability
For a drum major in 2020, facing ever-changing obstacles led to unexpected opportunities. Ever since I could remember, I have ... -
A Return to Marching
We have all had a rough six months. Although many aspects of our lives have been turned upside down due ... -
2019 Fall Championships Recap
During its first appearance at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in November 2019, Vandegrift High School from Leander, ... -
Vandegrift High School
The Vandegrift Band and Vision Dance Company in Austin, Texas, made its debut at Bands of America Grand Nationals in ... -
Living History
Some of America’s oldest high school bands are still making beautiful music together. America’s First High School Band Boston Farm ... -
Regionals—July 2018 to September 2018
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From July 2018 to September 2018. WEST Ascend Performing ... -
Irondale High School Band’s Adventures in Greece
Traveling internationally helps band students grow socially and musically. Imagine traveling to another country to see ancient sites, visit ... -
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Conducts USC & High School Bands
PRESS RELEASE Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti guest conducted the Trojan Marching Band (TMB) and 1,400 students from ... -
Dealing With Change
In stressful situations, remember to work together rather than tear each other apart. Change is never easy for a large ... -
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 ... -
Rose Blossoms
With New Year’s Day falling on Sunday this year, the Tournament of Roses Parade and Bowl Game took place on ... -
Show Them That You Belong-Central City (Iowa) High School
Being drum major helps one student rise above his shyness and unite his small band into a mighty family. As ... -
KHS America Donates $60,000 in Instruments for Flood Relief
In a generous display of charity, KHS America collaborated with musician Harry Connick Jr., to surprise the Central High School ... -
Being Bisectional
Switching sections within a season or between seasons brings rewards to many marching arts participants. It also adds its own ... -
Beads and Bands
For the majority of Americans, the Mardi Gras experience in New Orleans is one like no other. For marching bands ... -
Expressing the Inexpressible
Music and the drum major experience help a student overcome awkwardness, bullying and introspectiveness. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Tarpon Springs Outdoor Performance Ensemble
Sweeping all three of its captions in Class AA, The Tarpon Springs (Fla.) Outdoor Performance Ensemble also won its first ... -
The Impact of Amplification
Though controversial when first introduced in Drum Corps International, amplification and electronics are here to stay. Five years later, what ... -
Fueling Your Body
Proper nutrition and hydration are obviously needed to keep your body in good working order. But how much—and what— should ... -
Los Angeles HS Band Performs with Pharrell
Thirty members of the Los Angeles High School Marching Band were happy to play with Pharrell Williams during a screening ... -
Music In Our Schools Bus Tour
For this year’s Music in Our Schools Month, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) gained two powerful partners— Disney ... -
End Goal
Keeping big-picture goals in mind is very important at the beginning of each season. Find out how to make your ... -
Joy in the Spotlight
Being in a small spotlight can flood a person’s heart with overwhelming joy. Now imagine that feeling magnified tenfold or ... -
2013 Fall Championships
The fall 2013 marching season may be over, but the successes are still fresh. For the first time, The Woodlands ... -
Festival Disney Celebrates 10 Years
Festival Disney, part of Disney Youth Programs, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014. Marching bands and auxiliary ensembles that ... -
Get Your Pack On
Paying attention to what you need and not overpacking is essential. Making sacrifices and trimming down to the necessary gear ... -
Overcome Freshmen Challenges
Learn how to overcome freshmen challenges with percussion instructor Lane Armey. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for ... -
Taking on the World
For marching bands that love to travel, international destinations—from London to Malaysia—open up worlds of opportunity for cultural and musical ...
