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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 ... -
Women in DCI Initiative
To provide support to women in the marching arts, Drum Corps International (DCI) launched “IN STEP: Women in DCI,” an ... -
The Cadets and Drum Corps International Make Strides Against Sexual Abuse
As in many other industries, #TimesUp for marching bands and drum corps when it comes to sexual misconduct. In early ... -
Lee Carlson Becomes New Drum Corps International Artistic Director
Tapping into his experiences as a performer, instructor, and judge, Lee Carlson plans to continue encouraging corps creativity as the ... -
All in the Case
Back in the third grade when it was time to select a band instrument to play, my classmates were busy ... -
Mouthpiece Matchmaking
Choosing and playing a mouthpiece ultimately is a personal decision. What works for others might not work for you; what ... -
Learning New Music? Slice It Up
Have you ever been given a new piece of music and struggled to learn it in a timely manner? One ... -
What’s Next?
Now that the school year and indoor season are over, what’s next? If you’re a graduating senior, or it’s your ... -
Remo Colortone Drumheads
With marching arts fans and judges demanding musical excellence as well as visual appeal, Remo Inc. is helping ensembles take ... -
Apple’s “Everyone Can Create” Curriculum
According to Apple, “Everyone Can Create.” To help students with their creations, Apple released specially-priced iPads for educational settings as ... -
Zoom’s H1n Handy Portable Digital Recorder
While small enough to slip into a jacket or pants pocket, Zoom’s H1n Handy Portable Digital Recorder offers professional-quality recordings ... -
Regionals—May 2018 to July 2018
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From May 2018 to July 2018. WEST Drum Corps ... -
University of California (Berkeley) Marching Band
After 40 years as a band director with more than 20 at the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Robert Calonico ... -
Becoming the Best Leader You Can Be
To be a great leader, first you need to be a great follower. Growing up, I knew I wanted to ... -
Lasting Lats
Strengthening your arms and upper back will help your control and form as a marching performer. For marching members, the ... -
Crossword: State of the State
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the May/June 2018 installment. ACROSS 1. Rapid 5. Rational ... -
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 ... -
DRUMLine Live Thrills Audiences from Coachella to Dollywood
The band behind Beyoncé’s Coachella performance heads to the Dollywood theme park with a rollercoaster of a show. Twenty-eight ... -
D’Addario Foundation & Hungry for Music Partner with Ace Hotels for Music Education
PRESS RELEASE Following a successful 2017 instrument drive at the Ace Hotel in Chicago, the D’Addario Foundation, Hungry for ... -
All-Adult Marching Band Keeps the Beat Going in Europe
PRESS RELEASE PORTLAND, ORE. – Oregon’s marching band ambassadors, The Beat Goes On (TBGO), recently completed their first trip ... -
USC Band Opens New Pavillion
The student members of the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band have their own space on the Los Angeles ... -
Music For All Launches Advocacy in Action Awards
Music For All, the parent organization of Bands of America and many other music education programs, has announced the Advocacy ... -
Minnesota Brass Inactivates, Considers Soundsport
PRESS RELEASE The Minnesota Brass, Inc. leadership and its board of directors have decided not to field a competitive ... -
Compete in the Inaugural National Collegiate Marching Band Championship Bowl
Originally scheduled for 2017, the inaugural National Collegiate Marching Band Championship will go on in Winter 2018 PRESS RELEASE ... -
Sean King Suspended by YEA; DCI Puts Cadets on Probation; YEA Hires Law Firm
Over the weekend, interim CEO of Youth Education in the Arts (YEA) and The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps Sean ... -
New Collaboration Sends Miami Music Project Students to Interlochen Arts Camp
More than 45 student musicians from Miami’s most under-resourced communities have been admitted and will receive scholarships to attend the ... -
From Cadence to Chaos: What to Do During an Active Shooting
While schools often have lockdown training for classrooms, what if an active shooting occurred during a football game or marching ...