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UNC Charlotte Band Represents US at 74th Anniversary of D-Day in France
The UNC Charlotte “Pride of Niner Nation” Marching Band was selected as the official band to represent the United States ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Play What You Hear
Playing by ear is one of the most valuable tools in your arsenal. “But I can’t play by ear,” you ... -
Inquiring Minds
Amidst the advances and distractions of the electronic age, learning to play an instrument remains a slow and methodical process. ... -
New Pride of Oklahoma Director Embroiled in Controversy
Justin Stolarik, new band director of the Pride of Oklahoma, has drawn major criticism from students, alumni, and fans regarding ... -
Crossword: Put It on Mute
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the May/June 2013 puzzle. -
Crossword: How Do You Rank?
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine. Here is the May/June 2013 puzzle. -
Get to Work
I present a lot of clinics, and I meet a lot of young, aspiring musicians. A question I get a ... -
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 ... -
Fusion Bags
What if one bag could carry everything you need—instrument, music, laptop and accessories? British company Fusion Bags offers that and ... -
Audition Ritual
Prepare your mind and body for an audition just like you prepare your music. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Crossword: Edible Arrangements, Instrumentally Tasty
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching arts. Here is ... -
Music’s Power to Heal
Performing music is good for the mind, body and soul. Organizations are harnessing this power to change lives all around ... -
Crossword: “Band Lit?”
A musical-themed crossword puzzle featuring fun clues combining music and literary works of art. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Crossword: Play Ball!
Check out the latest installment of Halftime Magazine's music-themed crossword. In this issue, some clues involve riddles that intertwine music ... -
SmartMusic Software
Students and music instructors are turning to technology to improve music education. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online ... -
Saluting the President
1,382 performing groups applied to perform at the inaugural parade of President Barack Obama, but only 108 were selected for ... -
The Art and Technique of HBCU
Look around in the stands at a halftime show pitting two Historically Black Colleges and Universities against each other, and ... -
Marching Outside the Box
Minnesota parade bands and Indiana track showbands have perfected the art of marching beyondthe football field. You might be surprised ... -
BOA Alumni Campaign
Bands of America (BOA) has launched a viral campaign to reach its 1.25 million alumni and raise $250,000 by the ... -
An Ode to the Field
In its center lies an “x,” where the journey begins. The “x” is insignificant to most, and more often than ... -
Volatile Times
These are volatile times. Just in the past month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average—a stock market index—has recorded the largest ... -
Guard and Puppetry Combine
Winter guard has a big fan in the world of entertainment. Heather Henson, daughter of Muppets founder Jim Henson, prominently ... -
ESPN Battle of the Bands
College bands received a dose of action-adventure, thanks to ESPN and the makers of the hit summer film “Indiana Jones ... -
Book Excerpt From “Field Level”
Read an excerpt from “Field Level: The Ultimate Band Director’s Guide to Fielding the Ultimate Marching Percussion Section.” From Halftime ... -
Hendrickson Wins CBS Challenge
CBS 42 KEYE-TV, a television station in central Texas, showcased 16 local high school drum lines with its fifth annual ... -
Crossword: It’s in 4/4
Check out the Nov/Dec08 installment of Halftime Magazine's musically-themed crossword puzzle. -
Olympic Dreams
We’ve all seen images of China on TV. Imagine experiencing it while performing as part of an international Olympic Orchestra. ...
