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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. -
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, ... -
USSBA Unveils New Careers Website
The U.S. Scholastic Band Association’s (USSBA) created a new music career networking site, bandjobs.org, which launched in May. From Halftime ... -
Stadium Swap-Outs at DCI and USSBA
Two of the country’s biggest competitive marching circuits were both hit with big stadium problems, causing the relocation of their ... -
Happy Anniversary!
In 2008, Youth Education in the Arts (YEA!) in Allentown, Pa., will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the U.S. ... -
Photos from the 2006 USSBA and BOA national championships
Here are some photos from the 2006 Bands of America and US Scholastic Band Association championships. From Halftime Magazine, a ... -
Take the Field: Introduction
Who’s got the best band in the land? Who has what it takes to be a national champion? A review ... -
Take the Field: BOA
As the 2007 Bands of America Grand Nationals get underway, we take a moment to review the top bands from ... -
Get Quick Buxx on the Road
The US Scholastic Band Association has teamed up with National City, a financial holding company, to offer the Visa Buxx ... -
To Compete or Not to Compete
Thousands of high school marching band and color guard groups perform in competitions each year. But does competing help or ... -
Join the USSBA FESTivities
Sign up now for the USSBA Fall Events Staff Team. Check this piece for details and links to more US ...
