March/April 2010 - Halftime Magazine

March/April 2010 Digital Edition

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:16:00 -0700

Read the March/April 2010 issue of Halftime Magazine via the Digital Edition, an interactive web-based version of the print magazine that includes full layout and live links to more information.

Fully Equipped?

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:16:00 -0700

Students bringing action figure guns and ROTC drill rifles to school have been suspended due to states� zero-tolerance policies on firearms and look-alike firearms. how have these policies impacted the use of rifles in the color guard activity? Not much.

Musical Museums

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:38:00 -0700

There is no such thing as �The Museum of the Marching Arts� � yet. In the meantime, you and your group can learn about music from several different institutions throughout the country.

The Role of Retailers

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:29:00 -0700

The music store is more than just a place to buy your instrument and supplies. These days, many retailers are also serving as advocates and educators, repairing instruments on site at marching competitions, sponsoring groups and hosting clinics to improve students� skills.

Welcoming Spring and Indoor Championships

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:45:00 -0700

Halftime Magazine's publisher and editor-in-chief, Christine Ngeo Katzman, reflects on the 2009-2010 winter and its effect on the indoor season.

ColorGuard4Life

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:42:00 -0700

When you pack away a set of flags at the end of the season, you know there�s a chance they�ll never again see the light of day. But there are other options: Unclutter your group�s storage area and make some money by selling old equipment online.

VH1 and DoSomething.org Battle of the Bands

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:36:00 -0700

DoSomething.org and the VH1 Save the Music Foundation have teamed up with Nick Jonas to promote the Battle of the Bands campaign.

Four Corps Win $25,000 in Chase Giveaway

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:34:00 -0700

Four drum corps competed for a $1 million grant in the Chase Community Giving campaign on Facebook.

Top Marching Moments of 2009: Results

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:23:00 -0700

From the presidential inauguration and the debut of the first Major League Soccer band, the year 2009 was filled with historic moments for the marching arts. Enjoy our second annual top 10 marching moments.

Detroit All City Marching Band

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:20:00 -0700

Despite a dire music education situation in the Detroit public schools, a glimmer of hope has emerged for their marching band students. Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb announced the return of the All City High School Marching Band.