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Bad Bands?
University marching bands have been in the national spotlight lately for bad conduct. The University of Wisconsin (UW) Marching Band ... -
No More Wimpy Notes!
The coolest thing about this section of Halftime Magazine is that even if you don’t play the same instrument as ... -
What’s in a Mouthpiece?
The mouthpiece creates the crucial connection between body and instrument, transferring vibrations from your lips to the horn. Finding the ... -
Tuning Tenors
Marching tenors (a.k.a “tenors,” “quads,” “quints,” “multi-tenors” or “toms”) have become an important and interesting voice in the marching percussion ... -
Why Winter Guard?
As marching band season draws to a close, performers throughout the world are gearing up for the challenge and excitement ... -
Crossword: It’s in 4/4
Check out the Nov/Dec08 installment of Halftime Magazine's musically-themed crossword puzzle. -
Big Band Attitude
Although they rarely make it into the national limelight, many colleges with lesser-known football teams field great marching bands. Find ... -
Overcoming Obstacles
According to poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: “Music is the universal language of mankind.” This phrase takes on a whole new ... -
Regionals – Sep/Oct 2008
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From September to November 2008. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Bandsman Larry Harmon Passes Away
Larry Harmon, entertainment pioneer and former three time drum major, passed away on July 3, 2008, at the age of ... -
Training with Tuners
Raise your hand if your band director stands in front of you with a tuner, calling out: “Flat! Push in!” ... -
Living Your Childhood Dreams
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Christine Katzman discusses Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture," as well as her own childhood dreams. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
When Everything Clicked
Almost ready to give up her instrument, one young musician decided to try high school marching band. And it has ... -
Doherty Speaks About Drum Corps: Part 3
Freelance writer Stuart Rice interviews Gary Doherty, the former executive director of Drum Corps International’s OnQ Performance Education division, about ... -
Doherty Speaks About Drum Corps: Part 2
Freelance writer Stuart Rice interviews Gary Doherty, the former executive director of Drum Corps International’s OnQ Performance Education division, about ... -
IAJE Folds; New Jazz Initiatives Begin
Organizations are trying to fill the void in the midst of the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE)'s recent collapse. ... -
Doherty Speaks About Drum Corps: Part 1
Freelance writer Stuart Rice interviews Gary Doherty, the former executive director of Drum Corps International’s OnQ Performance Education division, about ... -
Grant Fuels Music For All
Indianapolis-based Music for All received a recent $495,000 grant from Lilly Endowment, a private philanthropic foundation. From Halftime Magazine a ... -
Take the Field: BOA
As the 2007 Bands of America Grand Nationals get underway, we take a moment to review the top bands from ... -
DCI: Divisions II & III Combine As An “Open Class”
The Drum Corps International (DCI) Executive Committee recently voted to combine DCI's Division I and II into a single "Open ... -
WGI Sport of the Arts Presents “TOSS!”
No matter how skilled you are with a flag, rifle or saber, you’ll benefit from WGI Sport of the Arts’ ... -
Keep New Jersey Artsy!
The Census Project, under the direction of Indianapolis-based Music for All, combined the results from surveys throughout New Jersey to ... -
Fairfax High School
Raymundo Vizcarra, instrumental music director at Los Angeles-based Fairfax High School, speaks about the challenges of starting a music program ... -
onQ Performance Education
Drum Corps International (DCI) recently announced its upcoming onQ Performance Education Division to expand the organization’s scope in promoting music ...