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Make Some Noise
When the band is in the stands, it is the biggest rooting section in the stadium and brings an infectious ... -
The “I” in DCI
Here’s a look at the unique experiences of international groups that have performed in Drum Corps International. Every May, Canada’s ... -
It’s Elementary, My Dear
A growing number of communities are introducing students to the marching arts in grade school. Find out why and how. ... -
“Blast!” on Disney
The marching stage show “Blast!” is taking fans to a whole new world of music from the Walt Disney Company. ... -
World’s Largest Alumni Band
Billed as “The World’s Largest Alumni Band,” 643 alumni of West Genesee High School in Camillus, New York, gathered for ... -
DCI 2016 Rules Changes
Drum Corps International (DCI) announced several rules changes for this year’s summer tour including altering how percussion is judged, allowing ... -
Military Bands in Danger of Cuts
Military bands have become a target for some members of the House of Representatives looking to cut costs. Representative Martha ... -
New NAfME CEO Focuses on Diversity
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is focusing on diversity after former CEO Michael Butera’s alleged comments provoked outrage ... -
Getting Away
Is it important to have time away from your instrument? Is it important to have other areas of creativity that ... -
Pivotal Action
If you watch a brass player traverse a large interval, you may observe a change in the horizontal angle of ... -
Crash Course on Cymbals
The cymbal line is often one of the more overlooked sections of the marching percussion ensemble; however, it is an ... -
Tips for Student Leader
Some guard programs rely solely on their student leadership to create, choreograph, and clean routines. I can only imagine how ... -
ErgoSonic Drum Set
The Angled Shell Drum Set is the newest product in ErgoSonic Percussion’s lineup of instruments. Its most prominent features are ... -
Marching Miniatures
Members, alums, and fans of college marching band and drum corps can remember a favorite season, show, or group with ... -
McCormick’s Rifle Wraps
A few years ago, percussion wraps made their debut on the field and floor to allow program designers the ability ... -
Optimal Sleep
Decrease the negative effects of using your electronic devices late at night in order to get better sleep. Sleep is ... -
Drum Corps Associates
Drum Corps Associates has a new—yet familiar—man in charge. As assistant president for the past six years, Allen Buell was ... -
Documenting a Corps on Tour-Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps
Posting a daily blog during the drum corps season helps one drum major keep in touch with all parents and ... -
Cheering for Everyone
Band boosters use formal and informal etiquette policies to remind parents that every performer deserves respect and applause. Parents in ... -
Crossword: Best Marching Band Covers
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the July/August 2016 installment. ACROSS 1. ____ Bowl (bowl ... -
Tap Your Toes at Military Tattoos
Military performances celebrate pride and patriotism, culture and history, and the unifying power of music. On a Friday evening in ... -
2016 WGI Winners
This year’s winning groups in WGI Sport of the Arts competition tackled a variety of themes—from the White Rabbit to ... -
Rivalry? What Rivalry?
Just like Silicon Valley operates as a technology incubator in the business world, there are some parts of the country ... -
Arts, Education and Presidential Candidates
The Presidential election is coming up in just a few short months. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, or Independent, if ... -
Largest Monopoly Board
Guinness World Records has confirmed that the Ramona High School Dynasty Band, Color Guard, and Booster Club in Riverside, Calif., ... -
Drum Legend Remo Belli Dies
Remo Belli, founder of Remo Inc. and pioneer of the synthetic drumhead, passed away at the age of 88 due ... -
Vikingland Band Festival Combines with Drum Corps
This summer, the Vikingland Band Festival in Alexandria, Minnesota, adds a drum corps show—the Minnesota Drum Corps Premiere—to its program ... -
Gold and Missouri State in Documentaries
Gold Drum and Bugle Corps from Oceanside, California, and the Missouri State University (MSU) Marching Band have been the recent ... -
Reed Myth Busters
I just got this new student who’d been playing for four years before he came to me for lessons. Our ... -
Timed Breathing
Timed breathing refers to the rhythmic placement of the inhalation and the quantity of air inhaled. While brass players are ...