Features - Halftime Magazine

July/August 2009 Digital Edition

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:05:00 -0700

Read the July/August 2009 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. Or read individual articles by browsing the content listed below.

Holy Name Cadets: Celebrating 75 Years

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:35:00 -0700

Few ensembles can boast the achievements of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. In 75 years, it has become a household name in the performing arts. The group has won nine Drum Corps International (DCI) World championships and 19 national championships prior to the formation of DCI, performed at the Summer Olympic games, appeared on a...

How Are Drum Corps Using Electronics?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:34:00 -0700

New rules allow drum corps to use electronic instruments and sound effects during performance, but will these changes drastically affect what we see and hear on the field this summer? Individual corps share their reactions and show plans.

Technology On and Off the Field

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:20:00 -0700

The use of technology�as simple as metronomes during rehearsal and as involved as electronic instrumentation�can improve field shows, fix problems and add excitement for audiences and performers. With huge selections of available technology and widely varying philosophies on how to use them, each individual group must examine the...