Sep/Oct 2007 - Halftime Magazine

Regionals

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:21:00 -0700

Are there any major marching events happening near you this week? Check it out here.

Two Perspectives on Competition

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700

Publisher Christine Ngeo Katzman and her husband Josh Katzman discuss their different marching band experiences and the positive aspects of competitive and non-competitive programs in this issue's publisher's letter.

Mastering Memorization

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700

Memorization is one of the biggest hurdles for marching band and color guard students, but a few helpful tips can make all the difference.

Fast Fingering For Flutists

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700

Great flute technique results from consistent practice, hand position, posture and patience. Professor Mary Karen Clardy from the University of North Texas in Denton provides some practical advice for flutists hoping to improve their fingering technique.

onQ Performance Education

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700

Drum Corps International (DCI) recently announced its upcoming onQ Performance Education Division to expand the organization�s scope in promoting music education.

Sound Ideas

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700

The number one goal of all brass players is to produce a beautiful sound. Jazz trumpeter and author Chase Sanborn provides valuable tips for brass players looking to improve their sound.

To Compete or Not to Compete

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700

Thousands of high school marching bands and color guard groups perform in competitions each year. But does competing help or hurt students and the school�s overall band program?

The Five T's

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700

Whether a young student, a high school player, a college percussion major, a teacher or a professional, a good percussionist can be identified by his or her attention to the seential "Five T's"�time, technique, touch, taste and tuning.

Get Quick Buxx on the Road

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700

The US Scholastic Band Association based in Allentown, Pa., recently teamed up with National City, a financial holding company, to offer the Visa Buxx pre-paid credit card program to its students.

Recovering from Drops

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700

Even the most experienced and skilled performers drop their equipment from time to time, but drops don't need to define your performance. Color guard director Catina Anderson gives some hints on how to prepare for those unexpected color guard mishaps.