July/August 2011 - Halftime Magazine

July/August 2011 Digital Edition

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:37:00 -0700

Read the July/August 2011 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. Click the arrow buttons to scroll through the pages, or click anywhere else to view in full screen mode.

DCI Tour of Changes

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:30:00 -0700

Shows featuring only the top eight groups. An experimental entertainment score sheet. Finals open to all. And a street parade. These are just some of the changes happening with Drum Corps International�s 2011 tour. Get the skinny about why these changes were made and what corps members and fans think about them.

Nothing Stops Joplin

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:30:00 -0700

In Joplin, Mo., a tornado may have destroyed the city, but it did not kill the human spirit, especially not for the 139 members and staff of the Eagle Pride Band.

Graduating From High School to College

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:15:00 -0700

A sharp drop-off in marching band participation occurs between high school and college. For those that do make the leap, college band proves to be extremely rewarding.

Help the Joplin Eagle Pride Band Soar Again

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:38:00 -0700

In May 2011, Joplin (Mo.) High School and many other area buildings/homes were destroyed by a massive tornado. Help the Joplin Eagle Pride Marching Band recover.

Cake Contest: �The Federal Funding March�

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:26:00 -0700

Do you want your marching band to play a song by a multi-platinum rock band? Well, it�s as easy as pie � or Cake, that is. The U.S. Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) and popular music group Cake have partnered for a new contest, �The Federal Funding March,� for high school and college bands across the country.

YEA! and DCI Win Big

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:04:00 -0700

Drum corps and music education supporters have leveraged their social media prowess to win $860,000 for different organizations through the J.P. Morgan Chase Community Giving Project on Facebook.

"DrumLine Live" Performers in Disneyland Parade

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:28:00 -0700

Disneyland Park has a new musical entertainment offering, Mickey�s Soundsational Parade, led by drumming group Percussion Kings.

Guest Performers on "American Idol"

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:12:00 -0700

A group of Southern California drummers became honorary American Idols, performing with singer Taio Cruz during the show�s season finale on May 24, 2001.

DCI, DCA From Marching Agreement

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:09:00 -0700

In a historic agreement, Drum Corps International (DCI) and Drum Corps Associates (DCA) have decided to collaborate on certain sales and marketing efforts.