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Confessions of a Trumpet Player’s Wife
You’ve seen them, I’m sure. They’re the guys walking around music festivals and band competitions “buzzing” into their mouthpieces. They’re ... -
An Ode to the Field
In its center lies an “x,” where the journey begins. The “x” is insignificant to most, and more often than ... -
Ten Exercises for Improvisational Marching
“Box drill” gets boring. Sure, it teaches kids to stay in line. But field shows are more than just box ... -
Marching Sound Machine
North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) Director of Bands Jorim Reid came up with the nickname “Marching Sound Machine,” by using ... -
A Mom’s Reflection About the Olympic Experience
Photo courtesy of James Logan High School Band & Color Guard The following are excerpts from an email journal I ... -
Pre-Olympic Festivities
Besides the official Beijing 2008 Olympic Orchestra, many other American marching and concert bands made the trip to China this ... -
Cavaliers 60th Anniversary Alumni Corps
The Cavaliers Anniversary Corps made a special appearance at the DCIWorld Championships semifinals, providing "glimpses" from each era, to commemorate ... -
Video Interview with The Blue Devils’ David Gibbs
An interview with David Gibbs, executive director of The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. Live from the 2008 Drum ... -
Doherty Speaks About Drum Corps: Part 3
Freelance writer Stuart Rice interviews Gary Doherty, the former executive director of Drum Corps International’s OnQ Performance Education division, about ... -
Direct From: David Gibbs – Web Extras
What makes The Blue Devils the winningest drum corps? How does the business operate? What are some of the corps’ ... -
Doherty Speaks About Drum Corps: Part 2
Freelance writer Stuart Rice interviews Gary Doherty, the former executive director of Drum Corps International’s OnQ Performance Education division, about ... -
2008 Drum Corps Programs
Who are you rooting for this year? Read a synopsis of all the 2008 drum corps programs, listed alphabetically in ... -
IAJE Folds; New Jazz Initiatives Begin
Organizations are trying to fill the void in the midst of the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE)'s recent collapse. ... -
Doherty Speaks About Drum Corps: Part 1
Freelance writer Stuart Rice interviews Gary Doherty, the former executive director of Drum Corps International’s OnQ Performance Education division, about ... -
Remo Drummer Night Benefits Teenage Cancer Trust
Sixteen world-class drummers came together to perform at the Remo Drummer Night in London to raise money for the Teenage ... -
Starting from Scratch
Sustaining a drum corps can be hard; building one from the ground up can be even harder. Read about the ... -
Allegheny Adult Band Camp
Can't get enough of band camp? Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., offers Adult Band Camp, a weeklong program where adults ... -
Direct From: Jeff Fiedler – Web Extras
After 35 years with The Cavaliers, Jeff Fiedler retires from the corps and becomes CEO for Santa Clara Vanguard. Read ... -
Lead by Example
How to be a student leader in the marching band without the title. From Halftime Magazine, the sights, sounds & ... -
A Tribute to William F. Ludwig II
On March 22, 2008, William F. Ludwig II (age 91), passed away afteryears of declining health. Son of William F. ...
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The Military’s Best
Each branch of military has its own special band or bands, whose mission is to promote national pride and foster ... -
Direct From: LSU Tiger Marching Band – Web Extras
Read additional comments from Dr. Linda Moorhouse, marching band co-director and associate director of bands for Louisiana State University, regarding ... -
A Blue Devils Audition
Although not nationally televised, auditions for a top-rated drum and bugle corps can be just as exciting and just as ... -
Ten Dates in American Marching Arts
As a foundation for marching arts research, this historical “charter” gives us knowledge of who we are and where we ... -
For the First-Time Instructor
Advice for the first-time marching instructor, based on a personal look back at the writer’s own first day in front ... -
For the Aspiring Perfectionist Percussionist
Percussion practice technique written by Lane Armey, former percussion caption head of the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps. From Halftime ... -
Photos from the 119th Rose Parade
Photos of the 21 participating bands in the 119th Rose Parade. Exclusive coverage from Halftime Magazine, presenting the sights, sounds ... -
Photos from the 2007 BOA Los Angeles Regionals
Here are some photos from the 2007 Bands of America Los Angeles Regionals. Photos by George Guajardo. All rights reserved. ... -
Photos of the 2007 BOA Grand Nationals Champions
Here are some photos from the 2007 Bands of America Grand Nationals. Congratulations to this year's champions. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Rising From Ruin
With help from the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band, students from L.E. Rabouin High School in recovering New ...
