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Parade Prep
There are few types of activities in the marching world more polarizing than parades. Some people view them as distractions ... -
2015 WGI Winners
With a whole new category of indoor competition being debuted at WGI Sport of the Arts, this year’s championships weekend ... -
Yamaha Marching Snare Mounts
In years past, marching percussionists have been relegated to using general accessory mounts not truly designed for their specific drums. ... -
Summer Learning
Last summer at the high school I teach, we undertook a rather daunting and aggressive plan to raise our skill ... -
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 ... -
On Performing Solos
Learn about creating and performing percussion solos. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching arts including ... -
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 ... -
Music Into Exercises
One of the pitfalls that a lot of drummers and drumlines have is that they work on exercises or rudiments ... -
Gallant Entertainment
Drumlines for professional sports in the northeasternUnited States have kicked it up a notch with the talents of Gallant Entertainment. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 & ... -
Music City Mystique
2014 marks the 20th season for indoor percussion dynasty Music City Mystique. The group has won seven WGI championships throughout ... -
Most Memorable WGI Stunts
Falling. Rolling. Leaping. Though not requiredmaneuvers in an indoor percussion or winter guardprogram, these movements do make a WGI showstand ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
“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 ... -
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 ... -
Overcome Freshmen Challenges
Learn how to overcome freshmen challenges with percussion instructor Lane Armey. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Yamaha Marching Drum Improvements
After 10 years of research and development, Yamaha debuted a new line of marching drums, using maple instead of birch ... -
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. ... -
Wanna Teach?
A lot of young percussionists aspire to teach drumlines. This article touches on a few considerations that can help set ... -
Being an Athlete
Today’s marching percussionist requires an awful lot of strength, agility and stamina to be successful. But if everyone knows how ... -
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 ... -
Workouts by Section
Different types of instruments and equipment require you to use your muscles in varying ways. Try these workouts customized for ... -
Feet Timing Excercises
Need to practice keeping your feet in rhythm. Try these feet timing exercises, courtesy of percussion sectionals contributor Lane Armey. ... -
Fancy Feet
One of the very earliest skills a marching percussionist needs to master is his or her feet. Find out how, ...