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Crossword: Step It Up
A musical-themed crossword puzzle, created exclusively for Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching arts. Here is ... -
Marching After College
This month, many students will don caps and gowns to receive their diplomas. With graduation comes the anticipation of new ... -
Top College Alumni Bands: Results
Recently Halftime Magazine asked for your nominations for the “Top 10 College Alumni Marching Bands.” Read the results of your ... -
2009 DCI Rule Changes
Drum Corps International (DCI) introduced three rule changes, involving judges, ties and electronics, at its annual meeting earlier this year. -
Claim Your FAME
Write an essay to win a private screening of the movie "FAME." Sponsored by Halftime Magazine, a print publication and ... -
65th D-Day Celebration
On the 65th anniversary of D-Day, the Holland (Mich.) American Legion Band will travel to Normandy, France, to celebrate the ... -
Bob Morrison Follow-Up
When Bob Morrison, founder and executive vice president of Music For All, departed the organization earlier this year, he endeavored ... -
Throw It Down!
As normal as drum corps may seem to Drum Corps International and Drum Corps Associates fans and veterans, the activity ... -
Book Excerpt From “A Fine Line”
“A Fine Line,” a sequel to Courtney Brandt’s first marching band novel, “The Line,” continues into Lucy’s senior season and ... -
Tools of the Trade
Read about clarinet expert Jim Snyder's recommendations for choosing accessories for your instrument. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and ... -
Set a Musical Budget
Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's recommendations for setting short- and long-term practice to help you achieve the next level ... -
Top 10 Marching Moments of 2008: Details, Photos and Videos
Based on reader suggestions, our editorial staff put together Halftime Magazine’s first annual Top 10 Marching Moments of the Year. ... -
Music in Our Schools Month
March is Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM). MENC: The National Association for Music Education has sponsored this month-long campaign, ... -
Top Ten Marching Moments of 2008: Results List
Based on reader suggestions, our editorial staff put together Halftime Magazine’s first annual Top 10 Marching Moments of the Year. ... -
Trojan Marching Band On Air
The Trojan Marching Band (TMB) appeared under the stage lights earlier this year with band members performing at both the ... -
Celebrate Your Music
A snare drummer marching alone on a field while drumming to “It’s a Small World” seems like a pretty ridiculous ... -
Bob Morrison Leaves Music for All
On Jan. 14, Music for All announced the resignation of Executive Vice President Bob Morrison, who founded the Music for ... -
Share Your Passion
Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's experiences at the West Chester Trumpet Festival, and his take on how joining an ... -
Playing the Piccolo
Every flutist benefits from playing piccolo, and it’s fun to learn a new instrument that uses the same fingerings but ... -
A New Year, A Time for Hope
For the second time in a row, I started my year with the bustling crowd in Pasadena, anticipating an amazing ... -
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 ... -
Tuning Bass Drums
Ever wonder how to best tune bass drums to improve your band's sound? Percussion teacher, arranger and clinician Dennis Delucia ... -
When It’s Good to Cheat
It is important to know the correct hand placement for every count of your routines. Consistent hand placement across the ... -
Music Video Games
Would-be rockers around the world are gobbling up their chance at stardom with mainstream video games such as Guitar Hero ... -
Michigan Fight Song: Break in Tradition?
A hallowed tradition says Michigan's famous fight song, "The Victors"is composed by a victory-inspired student, Louis Elbel, in 1898. Presently, ... -
Four More Weeks
My last time performing on our home field to a stadium full of people who live and breath band just ... -
Confessions of a Trumpet Player’s Wife
You’ve seen them, I’m sure. They’re the guys walking around music festivals and band competitions “buzzing” into their mouthpieces. They’re ... -
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 ... -
Regionals – Nov/Dec 2008
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From November 2008 to January 2009. From Halftime ...
