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YEA! Board Resigns Amid Hopkins/Cadets Sexual Allegations; New Board Appointed
In the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against former Cadets executive director George Hopkins, parent organization YEA’s entire current board ... -
Benefits Backed by Science: ErgoSonic Angled Shell Marching Bass
A recent research study scientifically proved the ergonomic and acoustic benefits of ErgoSonic Percussion’s angled-shell marching bass drum compared to ... -
Band Pleads for New Uniforms in “Greatest Showman” Parody
A Cincinnati-area marching band has created a cute and moving parody of the song “This is Me” from the musical ... -
Music as a Social Connector
In a world where technology connects us more than ever, it may seem counterintuitive that the very same technology can ... -
Balancing Band with Band
Juggling multiple musical endeavors can be intimidating. But many musicians value the unique rewards and have developed strategies that prevent ... -
Do Re Memes for Marching Band
Band humor makes popular material for memes loved by members and nonmembers alike. Yo Dawg, I heard you like band ... -
Fostering the Underserved
Ten years ago, Chiawana High School in Pasco, Washington, did not exist. Nine years ago, the high school opened its ... -
First Marching Band in Shortest St. Pat’s Parade
For the first time since its creation 15 years ago, the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade featured a marching ... -
Disney Youth Programs’ New Blog
Learn all about the magic of Disney Youth Programs on its new blog, disneyyouth.com/blog, which launched last fall. Geared toward ... -
University of Minnesota Band Appears in Super Bowl Halftime
The University of Minnesota Marching Band took the field alongside pop artist Justin Timberlake during Super Bowl LII on Feb. ... -
Maple Elementary Marches at Baltimore Ravens Game
Imagine being an 8-year-old marching at a professional football stadium. This remarkable experience came true for the Maple Elementary Marching ... -
From Marching to Concert
Flutists face specific challenges balancing marching band with concert band as the style and approach are completely different. Here are ... -
Writing for Winter Percussion
Over the last decade working with Homestead Percussion in Cupertino, California, director and music arranger Dave Sankus and I have ... -
Practicing at Home
Instructors expect guard members to put in time conditioning, stretching, and practicing different parts of their show outside of regular ... -
Zildjian Survival Kit and Backpack Cymbal Bag
Zildjian’s new products are designed with on-the-road percussionists in mind. The company’s new Drummer’s Survival Kit and cymbal bags are ... -
Jupiter Sax Gig Strap
Shirts, slacks, and shoes all come in different sizes—why should sax straps be any different? The Jupiter Sax Gig Strap ... -
Pinole Valley High School Band
From the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco to Halloween events at local elementary schools and many others, the ... -
Major Firsts for Julie Siberts at The University of Oklahoma
Julie Siberts has been preparing her whole life to become the first female drum major of the Pride of Oklahoma ... -
Barre Unbarred
Try a few barre-inspired exercises at home to improve posture and balance. I am obsessed with barre method classes—so much ... -
Crossword: A Hidden Instrument
A musical-themed crossword puzzle created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the March/April 2018 installment. ACROSS 1. Attire 5. Soak ... -
Band Bus Crashes Into Alabama Ravine; Driver Killed
A charter bus carrying the Channelview (Texas) High School Marching Band crashed into a 50-foot ravine off I-10 in Alabama ... -
Marching Students Killed in Florida School Shooting
The horrific school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, has claimed the lives of two promising marching ... -
Marching is More than Just the Music Played
Being in marching band opens up doors of opportunities: traveling, performing with celebrities, and making a difference. As part of ... -
2018 Tournament of Roses
You never know what you’re gonna get with the Tournament of Roses. Enjoy Halftime Magazine’s 11th annual photo spread that ... -
Pep Bands on Ice
On many college campuses, bands venture into the hockey arena—and even onto the ice rink—to pump up the crowd. Boston ... -
MFA Hires Dr. Jeremy Earnhart as COO
After years as an administrator in the Arlington (Texas) Independent School District (AISD), Dr. Jeremy Earnhart is taking on a ... -
World Association of Marching Show Bands in the United States for the First Time
For the first time in more than 20 years of existence, the World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) held ... -
A Funnier Rose Parade Broadcast
Amazon Prime and comedy website Funny or Die presented “The 2018 Rose Parade Hosted by Cord & Tish,” with commentary from ... -
PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Joint Pregame and Halftime Performances
As bands are getting less performance and TV time at bowl games in favor of sponsored content, the PlayStation Fiesta ... -
Preparing for College Juries
At the end of each semester or year, college music majors are likely required to perform “juries.” In juries, students ...