http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2008/09-2008-features/index.html The September/October 2008 issue of Halftime Magazine highlights "childhood" dreams. Find out: What is it like to be part of the international Olympic Orchestra (er band)? How did the battle in Bloomington play out--for drum corps, that is? What happens when you combine Disney magic with some of the best music instruction in the world? And how do you keep your uniform clean? Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:59:17 -0800 http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2008/09-2008-features/olympic-dreams.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2008/09-2008-features/olympic-dreams.html Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:12:00 -0700 <p>We’ve all seen images of China on TV. Imagine experiencing it while performing as part of an international Olympic Orchestra. Take a journey to Beijing—to the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and a soccer stadium in Tianjin—as 1,800 band members make music and history.</p> Features http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2008/09-2008-features/2008-dci-champions.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2008/09-2008-features/2008-dci-champions.html Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:17:00 -0700 <p>Phantom Regiment speared the World Class competition with “Spartacus” while the Blue Devils were “Constantly Risking Absurdity” as the defending champions. The Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets won gold in the newly formed Open Class after trailing Blue Devils B all season long. How did the battle in Bloomington play out? Let’s review... Features http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2008/09-2008-features/how-to-keep-your-uniform-clean.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2008/09-2008-features/how-to-keep-your-uniform-clean.html Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:52:00 -0700 <p>Rain. Snow. Sleet. Mud. Not to mention sweat. These are only some of the elements braved by marching uniforms throughout the season. To keep your outfit looking great and in working order, find out how parent and student uniform managers handle the task.</p> Features http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2008/09-2008-features/livin-the-magic.html http://halftimemag.com/articles/09-2008/09-2008-features/livin-the-magic.html Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:26:00 -0700 <p>Combine Disney magic with some of the best music instruction in the world, and you get the Disneyland All-American College Band. Read about one member’s journey on this wild ride.</p> Features