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March Madness
Even though many differences exist in how basketball pep bands operate, they have a common desire to pump up the ... -
The Quest to Begin Music Education
Musings by Christine Ngeo Katzman, Halftime Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief. In this issue: the quest to buy a piano and ... -
2011 Honda Battle of the Bands Wrap-Up
Eight of the top Historically Black College and University marching bands played for nearly 60,000 fans at the 9th annual ... -
“The Sound of Perfection” Movie in Pre-Production
David Yarbrough is a man with a vision—to produce a blockbuster feature movie, titled “The Sound of Perfection,” that will ... -
Super Bowl Super Bands
Professional football’s biggest event once again showcased marching bands. The Super Bowl halftime show performed by The Black Eyed Peas ... -
DCI Rules and Systems Task Force
Drum Corps International held its annual meeting in January. As part of the outcome, DCI will test the addition of ... -
“Today Show” Host Joins High School Band
Ann Curry, host of NBC’s “Today Show,” played a stint with the Bergenfield (N.J.) High School Band as part of ... -
Prep for Auditions
Success in auditions requires preparation, practice and experience. These suggestions will organize your practice time and help you develop confidence ... -
Keep It Clean
Keeping your instrument and mouthpiece clean will improve both the performance and longevity of your instrument (and prevent you from ... -
Eight-on-a-Hand
Eight-on-a-hand comes in various shapes and sizes but is universally the first exercise a drum line plays when warming up. ... -
Keep It Warm
Depending where you live in the country, it may be the middle to end of winter guard season. In this ... -
“What Music Means to Me” Book
At a time when remembering the value of music education is so important, photographer Richard Rejino has released the book ... -
iKlip Universal Microphone Stand Adapter
If you or your band is lucky enough to own an iPad, you’ve probably already started exploring the many different ... -
HingeStix Practice Drumsticks
Novice drummers will inevitably hold their sticks incorrectly, and even the most advanced professionals can slip into bad habits—which is ... -
Regionals – March/April 2011
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From March to May 2011. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Pulse Percussion
In 2005, a new independent percussion unit in Southern California sprung to life. Just five years later, the group hit ... -
In the Middle of It All
Starting something new is never easy, but it does provide many growthopportunities. One drum major faces the challenges of moving ... -
Proper Posture
Having appropriate body alignment during music performances can lead to better posture all the time. From Halftime Magazine, a print ... -
Crossword: If Marching Bands Took Over the NBA …
A musical-themed crossword puzzle featuring clues regarding bowl games. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication for the marching arts. -
January/February 2011 Digital Edition
Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. The January/February 2011 issue features the BCS Bowl ... -
The Granddaddy of Them All
As the oldest bowl, the Rose Bowl Game has been officially nicknamed the “Granddaddy of them All,” bringing great recognition ... -
Bowl-A-Rama
The 2010 football season created a varied roster of teams for the 2011 BowlChampionship Series. From first-timers to seasoned veterans, ... -
Raising the Bar on Raising Money
In a difficult economy, nearly everyone has been forced to make cuts or find ways to bring in more income. ... -
USC Trojan Marching Band on “Glee” – Pt. 2
All of America will be glued to the television this Sunday, Feb. 6, for the Super Bowl—but after the game ... -
Rose Parade Bands 2011
More than 50 musical groups compete for 16 openings every year, according to the Tournament of Roses website. Se the ... -
“Rah-Rah” to College Bands
"Rah-rah" to college bowl bands. Read the musings of Christine Ngeo Katzman, publisher and editor-in-chief of Halftime Magazine, regarding the ... -
V-Drums Contest
Who is the nation’s best drummer? A new contest put on by Roland crowned a winner—Go-Go Ray of Kansas City, ... -
Congrats to Fall Marching Champions
Marching season is over, and attention is now shifting to concert band, jazz band, indoor percussion and winter guard. Here’s ... -
Notre Dame Wins Sudler Trophy
The University of Notre Dame Band from South Bend, Ind., has joined the esteemed ranks of Sudler Trophy winners. The ... -
UCLA’s Lovin’ It in a New McDonald’s Ad
Did somebody say McDonald’s? The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruin Marching Band appeared in a commercial as a ...