July/August 2010 - Halftime Magazine

July/August 2010 Digital Edition

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Read the July/August 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.

Top 5 Legendary Drum Corps Shows

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:08:00 -0700

What was the most legendary drum corps show ever to grace the football field? Did you jump out of your seat as you observed the most amazing drill move? Which performance held you captive as you listened to the most beautiful musical arrangement? Was there a show where you witnessed something that changed the activity in a way...

The Evolution of Uniforms

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:20:00 -0700

Dating way back to the ancient Greco-Roman civilizations, marching band uniforms have strong military ties based on practical needs. From shakos to spats and everything in between, how have designs evolved or kept to their roots through all these years?

Pop Stars

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:40:00 -0700

Marching bands rock out on music videos with top artists. Find out behind-the-scenes information on how they get chosen, the work involved and why pop groups love to incorporate them.

Ready for Drum Corps

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:18:00 -0700

For most young adults, summertime means lounging in the pool, indulging in barbeques and ice-cold lemonade, and possibly roasting marshmallows while camping with their family or best friends. But for thousands of drum corps members, summertime is a totally different experience. Read the musings of Christine Ngeo Katzman, publisher...

"Band Geeks" on Stage

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:10:00 -0700

With marching bands in movies, television, commercials and music videos, it was only a matter of time before they took the stage for some musical theatre. �Band Geeks!� depicts the Cuyahoga High Marching Beavers as it struggles with recruitment and funding woes.

Seven Top Corps Propose New Touring Concept

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:03:00 -0700

Big changes may or may not be on the way for Drum Corps International. Seven top DCI corps have joined together in an independent ad-hoc caucus to discuss, in their words: �How DCI might better serve the interests of all drum corps, including those groups who have a history of success for the past 20 years or more.�

Bridgewater-Raritan Performs for Tony-Related Event

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:23:00 -0700

The Bridgewater-Raritan High School (BRHS) Marching Band brought its regards to Broadway on June 7 at the American Theatre Wing�s Annual Spring Gala, the event that kicks off the week leading up to the Tony Awards.

Best Communities for Music Education

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:19:00 -0700

The NAMM Foundation announced the results of its 11th annual �Best Communities for Music Education� survey in May as part of �National Wanna Play Music Week.� 174 school districts received the honorable designation, representing 30 different states.

Overcoming Boredom

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:45:00 -0700

I got an email recently from someone who is �bored� with their playing and wondered what suggestions I had to help. As musicians, we can become familiar with our own style sometimes to a point of boredom, frustration or even contempt. Don�t let it get you down. We must be creative and inspired about finding ways to be creative and...