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Yamaha Harmony Director HD-300
Yamaha launched an updated version of the Harmony Director, a band room staple for more than a decade, in January ... -
STUCK AT HOME? John Lennon Songwriting Contest Giving Home Studio Gear Weekly to the Week’s Entrants Picked at Random
In response to the Covid-19 crisis, the Lennon Contest has created weekly ‘Stuck At Home’ opportunities for songwriters to win ... -
Student Organization Launches ‘Worldwide Day of Gratitude’ to Honor COVID-19 Heroes
WARREN, New Jersey (April 14, 2020) – First responders and healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic ... -
Aungst and Dicciani Receive Yamaha Legacy in Education Award
Through his 35-year career, Thomas Aungst has gotten in the trenches of the programs that he teaches. As assistant high ... -
Updated Yamaha Chimes and Saxophone
If you play the chimes or saxophone, you will have an improved experience with Yamaha’s revamped products. Yamaha has redesigned ... -
Regionals—May 2018 to July 2018
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From May 2018 to July 2018. WEST Drum Corps ... -
Jeff Coffin and Yamaha Support Music Ed Through DonorsChoose
Spaulding High School grad, saxophonist of Dave Matthews Band, and Halftime Magazine columnist Jeff Coffin, returned to the campus in ... -
Peer Teaching Program Added to Music for All Summer Symposium
The Music for All Summer (MFA) Symposium, presented by Yamaha, has added the Student Peer Teaching Program to its curriculum. ... -
Who Built Your Instrument?
I recently had the opportunity to travel to China and Japan to visit the factories where Yamaha manufacturers its musical ... -
Speedy Pit Setup
Sponsored by: Say goodbye to timing penalties. Learn how to move fast and stay safe while setting up your ... -
Regionals – May 2017 to July 2017
A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From May 2017 to July 2017. WEST Drum Corps ... -
Transitioning to College Band
Sponsored by: If you’re a high school musician preparing to try out for college marching band, particularly for a ... -
Yamaha YX-230 Xylophone, 8300R Series Timpani
Yamaha released two new instruments in January that will benefit a wide range of musicians Intended for beginning percussion students, ... -
Don’t Give Up-Northwest Community High School
Encouraged by supportive directors, a struggling student overcomes personal and musical challenges to lead the band. My name is Diana ... -
Cal Band in Super Bowl 50
It’s the Super Bowl 50 halftime show, starring the University of California (at Berkeley) Marching Band … with backup from ... -
Yamaha Marching Snare Mounts
In years past, marching percussionists have been relegated to using general accessory mounts not truly designed for their specific drums. ... -
Yamaha SILENT Brass
Practice mutes can cause many problems for brass players. Often, the mutes create too much resistance or a stuffy sound. ... -
Summertime Gigs
Forget flipping burgers. Instead, use your musical skills to earn money this summer. Theme parks, music stores, and possibly your ... -
Yamaha Marching Drum Improvements
After 10 years of research and development, Yamaha debuted a new line of marching drums, using maple instead of birch ... -
Yamaha’s 125th Anniversary
Yamaha Corporation is celebrating its 125th anniversary with promotions and special events planned around the world as well as a ... -
Yamaha HD-200 Harmony Director
Japan’s best-kept secret is now available for American bands. The Yamaha HD-200 Harmony Director is an ear-training device designed to ... -
Airlift Stadium Hardware
Yamaha and Randall May International have teamed up to make life easier for tuba and sousaphone players. The new AIRlift ... -
The Role of Retailers
The music store is more than just a place to buy your instrument and supplies. These days, many retailers are ... -
Stand Still
You should strive to reduce or eliminate extraneous body movement when playing your instrument. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Practice Perfect
Brass practice techniques from Chase Sanborn. From Halftime Magazine an print publication and online community about the marching arts. -
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 ... -
Celebrate Your Music
A snare drummer marching alone on a field while drumming to “It’s a Small World” seems like a pretty ridiculous ... -
Old Bridge High School Marching Knights
Write an essay, make a video, earn $3,000? When Rachel Schaeffer entered Halftime Magazine’s “Nominate Your Band” contest last March, ... -
What to Practice
Jeff Coffin shares practice tips and techniques and encourages musicians to identify five strengths and five weaknesses. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Nominate Your Band – Jennifer Manzanares
Halftime Magazine asked its readers, “How has marching band impacted your life?” Find out Jennifer Manzanares' answer. Then vote! The ...
