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Life in the Pit
Being up front and center has its own sets of opportunities and challenges. With unique instrumentation and sounds, the front ... -
“Flam”- Boyant
Flam rudiments are the most complex rudiments facing a marching percussionist. They are challenging to play and even harder to ... -
Achieving Sound Quality
What does great sound quality mean? Play clean! As a marching percussionist, you hear that all the time, but that’s ... -
2010 WGI Winners
Congratulations to the 2010 WGI World Champions. This year, many of the groups achieved their first gold medal, making it ... -
Organizations to Know
Today, drummers and percussionists have a wealth of information and opportunity available to them. Here is a list of organizations ... -
Pearl Championship ArticuLite Series
Pearl Drums has released two new drums in its Championship ArticuLite Series that cater to the needs of competitive drum ... -
E-Practice Pad
The E-Practice Pad from Alesis allows drummers to learn and practice interactively with more than 50 different games and exercises, ... -
Rock-Stix LED Drumsticks
Looking to add a little extra flash to your drum line? Rock-Stix by Buztronics Inc. are LED drumsticks that light ... -
Judging Indoor
Explanations about judging indoor percussion events from Halftime Magazine, a print publication for the marching arts. -
Winter Warm-Ups
Indoor performance places different demands on the body. Decrease strains on joints and muscles with specific warm-ups and stretches. From ... -
Q&A with Matt Savage
Q& with percussionist Matt Savage by Dennis DeLucia. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the marching ... -
Yamaha to Sell Custom-Made Drum Corps Instruments
The Yamaha Band and Orchestral Division announces the sale of custom marching drums at the upcoming Drum Corps International World ... -
Secrets of Success
To discover the secrets of a successful marching band, Clemson University percussion instructor Paul Buyer set out to observe seven ... -
The SpringTree from TreeWorks Chimes
Looking for a unique new sound for your pit percussion? The SpringTree from TreeWorks Chimes produces a resonating and brilliant ... -
Taking the NBA Court
Professional drum lines have increasingly become a popular staple of professional basketball with team managers, fans and even the ball ... -
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. -
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 ... -
Eco-Friendly Percussion
HQ Percussion Products from D’Addario & Co. recently entered the realm of environmentally responsible drumming with its new Eco Pad, ... -
Roland and USC Thornton School of Music Create Drumlab
USC's drumlab is one of the first in the nation, leading to a requirement for drum set proficiency as part ... -
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. ... -
Inaugural Parade Selection Process
The bands and other performing groups that marched in the 2009 inaugural parade went through a relatively fast screening process. ... -
Inaugural Parade List of Bands
More than 100 groups participated in the inaugural parade, including marching bands, military units, ROTC programs, horse-riding troupes, associations and ... -
HBCU – A Flare for Fashion
Recently, Fashion News 100 recognized Southern University’s Human Jukebox in Baton Rouge, La., as the best dressed college band. And ... -
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 ...