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Tag: percussion

  • Lane Armey
    July-August 2015

    Parade Prep

    There are few types of activities in the marching world more polarizing than parades. Some people view them as distractions ...
    Lane Armey
    November 5, 2015
  • Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard
    May-June 2015

    2015 WGI Winners

    With a whole new category of indoor competition being debuted at WGI Sport of the Arts, this year’s championships weekend ...
    Liz Neidich
    August 11, 2015
  • May-June 2015

    Yamaha Marching Snare Mounts

    In years past, marching percussionists have been relegated to using general accessory mounts not truly designed for their specific drums. ...
    Emily Moneymaker
    August 10, 2015
  • May-June 2015

    Summer Learning

    Last summer at the high school I teach, we undertook a rather daunting and aggressive plan to raise our skill ...
    Lane Armey
    August 10, 2015
  • Sectionals

    Take It Off the Left

    Most of us drummers are way more comfortable with our right hands than our left hands. So it is no ...
    Lane Armey
    April 6, 2015
  • Sectionals

    On Performing Solos

    Learn about creating and performing percussion solos. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching arts including ...
    Lane Armey
    February 4, 2015
  • Noteworthy

    Burkhalter of Percussion One Honored with Yamaha Legacy Award

    Lamar Burkhalter, founder of Percussion One Foundation, has received the Yamaha Legacy Award, which recognizes the contributions of distinguished figures ...
    Halftime Magazine
    January 29, 2015
  • Sectionals

    Music Into Exercises

    One of the pitfalls that a lot of drummers and drumlines have is that they work on exercises or rudiments ...
    Lane Armey
    January 29, 2015
  • Direct From ...

    Gallant Entertainment

    Drumlines for professional sports in the northeasternUnited States have kicked it up a notch with the talents of Gallant Entertainment. ...
    Liz Neidich
    December 9, 2014
  • Web Exclusives

    Band Inspired by Drummer With Down Syndrome

    The Orangefield Band looks to a drummer with Down Syndrome for inspiration and school spirit. From Halftime Magazine, a print ...
    Halftime Magazine
    October 6, 2014
  • Web Exclusives

    Student Uses Make-A-Wish Opportunity to Help Band

    Stephen Dominguez used his Make-A-Wish Foundation opportunity to get new percussion equipment for his marching band. From Halftime Magazine, a ...
    Halftime Magazine
    September 23, 2014
  • Sectionals

    Going to New Heights

    Playing accurate, well-defined heights is a huge part of a successful drumline for uniformity in sound volume as well as ...
    Lane Armey
    September 17, 2014
  • Web Exclusives

    Zildjian Launches “My Pit’s The Pits” High School Marching Band Video Contest

    Four high schools across America will win over $25,000 in prizes from Zildjian, Calderwood Percussion, Remo, Vic Firth, Music & ...
    Halftime Magazine
    September 16, 2014
  • Direct From ...

    Music City Mystique

    2014 marks the 20th season for indoor percussion dynasty Music City Mystique. The group has won seven WGI championships throughout ...
    Natalie Brdar
    May 14, 2014
  • Features

    Most Memorable WGI Stunts

    Falling. Rolling. Leaping. Though not requiredmaneuvers in an indoor percussion or winter guardprogram, these movements do make a WGI showstand ...
    Mitchell King
    March 26, 2014
  • Features

    You Ought To Be in Soundtracks

    Some musicians strive for the glitzand glamour of recording soundtracksfor a major motion picture. Othertimes, a lucky break falls in ...
    Samuel Sweetnam
    March 26, 2014
  • Noteworthy

    Rutgers Makes Big TV Appearances

    It’s been a very busy and high-profile couple of months for the Rutgers University Marching Scarlet Knights with at least ...
    Elizabeth Geli
    March 26, 2014
  • Noteworthy

    “Drumline” Sequel in the Making

    The only marching band-centric major motion picture ever is getting a sequel! VH1 announced that it will collaborate with producer ...
    Elizabeth Geli
    March 24, 2014
  • Noteworthy

    DCI’s New 2014 Rules

    Drum Corps International (DCI) recently approved several new rules that will have a major impact on the activity. Perhaps the ...
    Elizabeth Geli
    March 24, 2014
  • Sectionals

    Overcome Freshmen Challenges

    Learn how to overcome freshmen challenges with percussion instructor Lane Armey. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for ...
    Lane Armey
    January 31, 2014
  • Gear Up

    Vic Firth’s Markworth and Tama Additions

    Drumstick manufacturer Vic Firth introduced several new products —including additions to the Andrew Markworth Mallet Series and a line for ...
    Halftime Magazine
    January 29, 2014
  • Gear Up

    ProMark Select Balance

    ProMark by D’Addario’s new Select Balance line of drumsticks takes a new approach to satisfying a player’s needs by offering ...
    Halftime Magazine
    January 29, 2014
  • Gear Up

    Yamaha Marching Drum Improvements

    After 10 years of research and development, Yamaha debuted a new line of marching drums, using maple instead of birch ...
    Halftime Magazine
    January 29, 2014
  • Web Exclusives

    What are the Most Memorable WGI Stunts?

    Halftime Magazine is writing a feature story about the Most Memorable Stunts in WGI, both in percussion and color guard. ...
    Halftime Magazine
    January 24, 2014
  • Sectionals

    Wanna Teach?

    A lot of young percussionists aspire to teach drumlines. This article touches on a few considerations that can help set ...
    Lane Armey
    November 18, 2013
  • Sectionals

    Being an Athlete

    Today’s marching percussionist requires an awful lot of strength, agility and stamina to be successful. But if everyone knows how ...
    Lane Armey
    September 24, 2013
  • Gear Up

    ON2 Percussion’s Drum Slips

    Thanks to ON2 Percussion’s Drum Slips, drums can go from solid colors to striking, visual components of a performance. From ...
    Samuel Sweetnam
    September 21, 2013
  • Fitness to the Max

    Workouts by Section

    Different types of instruments and equipment require you to use your muscles in varying ways. Try these workouts customized for ...
    Haley Greenwald-Gonella
    September 17, 2013
  • Web Exclusives

    Feet Timing Excercises

    Need to practice keeping your feet in rhythm. Try these feet timing exercises, courtesy of percussion sectionals contributor Lane Armey. ...
    Halftime Magazine
    July 26, 2013
  • Sectionals

    Fancy Feet

    One of the very earliest skills a marching percussionist needs to master is his or her feet. Find out how, ...
    Lane Armey
    July 19, 2013
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