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Regionals—October 2018 to November 2018
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From October 2018 to November 2018. WEST Ascend Performing ... -
Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps
The Sacramento Mandarins placed in the top 12 of Drum Corps International competition for the first time. Director J.W. Koester ... -
Halftime Goes On
Through responsibilities, mistakes, tears, and triumphs, a drum major soaks up all of the experiences from her time leading various ... -
Take a Hike
Hitting the trails for a hike through nature is better for your heart, for weight loss, and for your peace ... -
Crossword: Drumbeat
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the September/October 2018 installment. ACROSS 1. Dog park noise ... -
West Chester University School of Music appoints Adam J. Gumble as Director of Athletic Bands
PRESS RELEASE WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University School of Music announces the appointment of Adam J. Gumble as Director ... -
Music for All (MFA) Summer Symposium
In June, my son attended the Music for All (MFA) Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha Corporation of America. As a ... -
Great State Fairs for Marching Bands
From competitions and parades to paid performances, state fairs offer various opportunities for marching bands. Find out about popular activities ... -
Band Room Makeover Makes the Most of Space
Innovative products and technology as well as practical space-saving ideas can help band directors turn even the smallest space into ... -
National Alumni Athletic Band Symposium
On May 29 and 30, 2018, The University of Texas (UT) Longhorn Alumni Band hosted the second-ever National Alumni Athletic ... -
Blue Knights’ 60th Anniversary Features Alumni Corps and Hall of Fame
The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps is celebrating its landmark 60th anniversary with two firsts: an alumni corps performance ... -
DRUMS on the OHIO Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Neither rain, nor hiatus, nor lack of funding has stopped DRUMS on the OHIO, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in ... -
FREE Players and Community Living Hamilton
Though all-inclusive drum corps have some unique goals and challenges, they also have very similar outcomes. Here are more questions ... -
Mastering the Saxophone’s High Notes
Playing the saxophone’s high notes—from high C to high F (or F#)—can be challenging, but you can bring them more ... -
How to be a Coachable Musician
My son just finished his sophomore year in high school and is looking to play baseball in college. All of ... -
Learning to Play Better Under Pressure
“I could play this at home!” “I had it last night!” Ever said something like that in a lesson or ... -
Summer to Fall—Preparing for Guard
While summer is drum corps season for part of the guard world, it’s the closest thing to an off-season for ... -
G2 Performance Creates Athletic-Style Uniforms
For many marching musicians, a frustrating part of performances could be feeling the resistant pull of their uniforms while doing ... -
Promark Signature Drumsticks and Mallets
Marching percussionists are far too familiar with a stick breaking or struggling to find just the right sound on the ... -
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 ... -
FREE Players and Community Living Hamilton
Two all-inclusive, all-abilities drum corps shine in the spotlight during the 2018 Drum Corps International World Championships. Spreading awareness of ... -
For Love of the Band
While teaching the band to perform, one drum major learned how to lead with the heart. As I marched down ... -
A Split Second? Learn How to do the Splits
Being able to do the splits involves super stretchy hamstrings, which can be developed over time. Have the splits always ... -
Crossword: States in the Middle
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the July/August 2018 installment. ACROSS 1. “… and so ... -
Take the First Step Toward Prevention
When I started Halftime Magazine 11 years ago, I never thought I’d be writing about sexual assault or active shooters. ... -
Inside the Halls of Fame
Drum Corps International, Bands of America, and WGI Sport of the Arts each have a Hall of Fame that honors ... -
2018 WGI Winners
The 2018 WGI gold medalists tackled many dark subjects including isolation, suicide, and war. At the same time, they showcased ... -
Touring Tips
From the most efficient way to transport instruments to handling sick kids, marching ensembles and their individual members plan for ... -
Madison Scouts, an All-Male Corps, Features Female Brass Soloist
For the first time, the all-male Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps will showcase a female brass player in its ... -
Band in Ghana Receives New Custom Band Uniforms
The Human Factor Leadership Academy, a K-12 educational program in Akatsi, Ghana, received new custom marching band uniforms for its ...