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High Schoolers in Drum Corps
The youngest participants in drum and bugle corps often make more personal tradeoffs but also potentially have the most to ... -
More Questions and Answers with The Cadets and Youth Education in the Arts!
In the “Direct From” article in Halftime Magazine’s July/August 2019 issue, Scott Litzenberg, The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps director, ... -
I&E and U
Individual and ensemble competitions allow soloists and smaller groups of performers to shine outside the larger organizations. Jaden Dupree has ... -
One-Year Milestones and Goals for IN STEP: Women of DCI
Drum Corps International launches a scholarship opportunity for female participants and leaders in corps while continuing to expand career and ... -
A Shout-Out to Women in Corps
More women are stepping up to the table or onto the field to be leaders within Drum Corps International and ... -
University of Southern California’s First Female Drum Major
When the University of Southern California (USC) Trojan Marching Band announced India Anderson as its first female drum major in ... -
D-Day 75th Anniversary Memorial Parade
75 years after D-Day when U.S. soldiers landed in Normandy, France, to liberate the country from German occupation, 12 U.S. ... -
Commemorative Artwork Celebrates The Cadets
The Z-Pull, 10 Drum Corps International (DCI) titles, several distinct uniform designs, and many more historic moments representing The Cadets ... -
Ohio State Raises $8.6 Million for Band Scholarships
The Ohio State University (OSU) Marching Band appealed to Buckeye Nation in a band-specific fundraiser, resulting in big bucks toward ... -
Reeds, Reeds, Reeds!
Here’s how I choose my reeds, how I get them ready to play, and how I’m able to get every ... -
The Artistry of Japanese Bands
Over the years with Boston Brass, I have had the privilege to perform with wind ensembles of all ages and ... -
Polyrhythm 5:2
In the third and final installment on polyrhythms, we will discuss the 5 over 2 polyrhythm. Polyrhythm is defined by ... -
Leading by Following
Whether you’ve been rehearsing for a few months already or don’t get started until an August band camp, keep the ... -
StylePLUS Genesis Flags
Add shimmer to your show flags without adding weight to the fabric. StylePLUS recently launched its Genesis flag line, which ... -
Regionals—August 2019 to October 2019
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From August to October 2019. WEST Ascend Performing Arts ... -
The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps
The Cadets and its parent organization Youth Education in the Arts! have emerged from a year of change ready to ... -
Happy Feet
Taking care of your feet will help you stay on your toes. We tend not to think about foot health ... -
Crossword: Double or Nothing
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the July/August 2019 installment. ACROSS 5. U.K. lawmakers 8. ... -
“The Drums of Roger Meddows Taylor”
If you like Queen and the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody,” you’ll enjoy reading about the life and drumming experiences of band ... -
Find a sense of belonging within marching arts
In May my son began practicing with the local high school marching band as a rising freshman. For four days, ... -
Creating Cadences
Many bands march to their own beats by performing signature drumline pieces passed on through generations. As far back as ... -
LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Simple policies and procedures can help LGBTQ+ musicians feel welcomed and included in their marching programs. June 2019 is a ... -
2019 WGI Winners
Many of this year’s WGI winners explored thoughtful topics including fostering relationships, resolving conflicts, taking risks, and pursuing passions. World ... -
United Sound Participates in Drum Corps Performances
Everyone deserves the right to pursue musical opportunities, regardless of disabilities. United Sound and several drum corps want to showcase ... -
Drum Corps Memorabilia Museum
When William Ives first started collecting drum corps memorabilia 29 years ago, he never thought he would have more than ... -
Sousa’s March Mania
While college basketball fans enjoy predicting winning teams during March Madness, musicians and music fans alike joined in on their ... -
WGIcon Professional Development Conference
Calling all indoor instructors, designers, technicians, and administrators! For the first time, WGI Sport of the Arts will host a ... -
The Three C’s
It’s solo and ensemble festival time in most areas of the United States. But playing the correct notes, dynamics, and ... -
The Legacies Left Behind
In April the world lost an incredible musician, teacher, and mentor. Sam Pilafian was a teacher and mentor to countless ... -
Polyrhythm 4:3 or 3:4
In the March/April 2019 issue, I discussed the polyrhythm 3 over 2, or 2 over 3. Now let’s take a ...