Sectionals - Halftime Magazine

What to Practice

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:15:00 -0700

Jeff Coffin shares practice tips and techniques and encourages musicians to identify five strengths and five weaknesses.

Droning On

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:05:00 -0700

Listening to a drone as you practice improves your ability to hear and control subtle variations in pitch. Every note you play forms part of an interval relative to a key center established by the drone.

DCI on TV

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:30:00 -0700

Dennis DeLucia interviews colleague and DCI championships telecast broadcaster Steve Rondinaro on his experiences over the years.

Tossing in the Wild Outdoors

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:18:00 -0700

Color guard, like any other physical activity, involves risk. Let�s face it�we�re purposely throwing metal and wooden objects above our heads in the wind and blinding sun! While you cannot eliminate risk entirely, you can reduce the chance of injury with a few important tips to help you brave the wild outdoors.