September/October 2011 - Halftime Magazine

September/October 2011 Digital Edition

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Read the September/October 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.

2011 DCI Champions

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:51:00 -0700

It was an angels/demons double team taking on the devils on the �battlefield� of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The epic showdown ended with The Cadets capturing its 10th Drum Corps International title on Aug. 13, 2011, denying the reigning champion Blue Devils from capturing a rare three-peat. While on the rain-swept fields of the...

By the Truckload

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:40:00 -0700

Using traditional instrument cases as well as blankets and bungee cords, marching bands take many precautions to protect their equipment while traveling.

Be Our Guest

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:11:00 -0700

If you or your band has ever dreamed of hosting a competition�or would like to improve your existing one�prepare and serve with flair.

The Big Event

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:57:00 -0700

Musings by Christine Ngeo Katzman, Halftime Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief. In this issue: the impact that can be felt when attending or hosting events.

Resources for Band Parents

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:34:00 -0700

Booster clubs and band parents, rejoice! Two new online resources for the adults of the music education world have emerged: BandBoostersOnline.com and the National Association of Music Parents (AMP). Both organizations are founded by people with years of experience in music education and focus on connecting boosters through...

International Dinkles Day

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:30:00 -0700

Current and former band students around the world celebrated Aug. 25 by putting on their marching shoes for the first International Dinkles Day.

"band-Ing" Together for Joplin

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:27:00 -0700

All around the country, marching bands as well as music corporations and professional musicians are �band-Ing� together for the Joplin (Mo.) Eagle Pride Band, whose high school along with much of its city was destroyed by a tornado on May 22.

Disney STEP Classic

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:23:00 -0700

Step groups can step right up for the annual Disney STEP Classic at Disney�s Hollywood Studios in the Walt Disney World Resort, coming Feb. 18 to 19, 2012.

Remembering 9/11

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:18:00 -0700

As the nation commemorated the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, high school marching bands were among those leading the displays of patriotism. From a thematic field show to a mass band concert, these special performances were meaningful for performers and audience members.