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Strike Up the Brand
With their energy, colorful uniforms and good ol’ American feeling, marching bands have caught the attention of advertising agencies and ... -
International Women’s Day
Read the musings of Halftime Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Christine Ngeo Katzman. In this March/April 2013, she discusses International Women's ... -
DCI DrumLine Battle and SoundSport
Drum Corps International (DCI) launched two exciting new ventures that have the potential to bring music and marching competition to ... -
Glassmen Go Inactive
The Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps from Toledo, Ohio, announced that it will go inactive for the 2013 season of ... -
Attend a Summer Masterclass
With the end of the school year approaching, it’s a great time to consider attending a summer music masterclass, camp ... -
The Slide Trumpet
Find out from brass instructor Chase Sanborn how the slide trumpet can be used as a learning tool. From Halftime ... -
Commit Yourself and Go for It
For drumming, as with most things in life, you really have to “go for it” to achieve success. This mantra ... -
The Power of the Hand
There is one expressive tool that is often undervalued by performers: the hand. Find out tips from guard instructor Chris ... -
Evans Level 360
D’Addario & Co. recently debuted the Evans Level 360 to address the frustrations that players experience when changing and tuning ... -
Regionals – March/April 2013
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From March to May 2013. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Punahou Marching Band
Marching in the Presidential Inaugural Parade is one of thegreatest privileges for a marching band. Meet the band thathas had ... -
Being the New Kid Again
After years of leadership in high school, remembering what itfeels like to be new again gives a whole new perspective. ... -
Men vs. Women in the Gym
Because of differences in our bodies, exercising is notgender-neutral. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching ... -
Crossword: Winter Weather Watch
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the March/April 2013 puzzle. -
Run for the Roses
A military reunion and an actual wedding ceremony created memorable moments at the 124th Rose Parade presented by Honda on ... -
Going Pop, Going Viral
In today’s digital age, viral videos are all the rage. From LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” to the ultra-popular PSY’s “Gangnam ... -
Ho Ho Holiday Parades
Nothing rings in the holiday season like a great parade— the lights, floats, balloons, celebrities, and most importantly, the marching ... -
Time for Reflection
With every new year brings the opportunity for reflection as well as new beginnings. Read the musings of Halftime Magazine ... -
MFA Collects $11,000 for Sandy Relief
Two weeks before Bands of America Grand National Championships, Music for All CEO Eric Martin decided to rally the music ... -
Fall Championships Wrap-Up
The high school fall marching season is over, but the nation’s winners will remember the honor for years to come. ... -
Yamaha’s 125th Anniversary
Yamaha Corporation is celebrating its 125th anniversary with promotions and special events planned around the world as well as a ... -
Pearl Project 108
Pearl launched Project 108 in November 2012, encouraging percussionists of all ages worldwide to participate in a communal drumming experience. ... -
Get to Work
I present a lot of clinics, and I meet a lot of young, aspiring musicians. A question I get a ... -
Memorizing Music
Memorizing music is key for most all marching musicians, but it is particularly important in marching percussion. And as drum ... -
A Strong Spine
Every art form has a spine in which the entire structure of the performance rests. As a color guard performer, ... -
Band-Beesten: The Human-Assisted Robotic Drumset
Engineering, computer science and music departments at the University of Idaho came together to develop a human-assisted robotic drumset, which ... -
Classical Composers Playing Cards
Inspired by playing cards with famous authors, Andrew and Karen Surmani created “Alfred’s Music Playing Cards: Classical Composers” to help ... -
Regionals – January/February 2013
A listing of marching and music education events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From January to March 2013. ... -
University of Alabama Million Dollar Band
After 100 years of national prominence in the college marching band scene, the Million Dollar Band’s anniversary is more than ... -
Doing the Impossible
Being head drum major of a college marching band is hard enough. Imagine doing it while being legally blind. From ...