November/December 2009 - Halftime Magazine

November/December 2009 Digital Edition

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:40:00 -0800

Read the November/December 2009 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. Or read individual articles by browsing the content listed below.

Bands Give Back

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:27:00 -0800

Students and marching bands as a group donate their talent and time to support charitable organizations. By helping others, they have found that they can improve themselves as well.

The Role of Band Boosters

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:13:00 -0800

From chefs and seamstresses to event planners and cheerleaders, band parents play many roles to support marching programs throughout the country.

How to Boost Morale

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:49:00 -0800

Marching bands use songs, cheers and pep talks to keep students excited about performing and competing.

Getting a Boost

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:55:00 -0800

When it�s freezing cold outside, and your ears have become icicles. When your team is losing 0-21. When you�ve dropped a piece of equipment during your performance. Or when you�ve had a particularly difficult practice. There are many times throughout the marching season when situations are not ideal, and you feel down. Especially during...

Honda Scales Back

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:50:00 -0800

The 2010 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase has a number of changes this year, featuring eight of the top HBCU (Historically Black College and University) marching bands as opposed to the usual 10.

Minnesota Marching Band Gets New Home

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:47:00 -0800

The Golden Gophers Marching Band from the University of Minnesota loves its new digs, the state-of-the-art TCF Bank Stadium, located right on campus. Since 1982 Minnesota football has been played at the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. Fans are ecstatic to have the tailgating game day atmosphere back and just take a short walk to the...

USSBA Creates March 4 Music

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:45:00 -0800

Following a similar format as the popular Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and other charity walks, the US Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) has announced the launch of March 4 Music, a cooperative fundraising effort being held in 12 communities across the northeastern United States on March 28, 2010.

Stamps Feature Thanksgiving Parade

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:43:00 -0800

The United States Postal Service has issued a commemorative set of stamps celebrating Thanksgiving Day parades and prominently featuring a marching band.

PAS Museum Grand Opening

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:41:00 -0800

The former Percussive Arts Society (PAS) Museum in Lawton, Okla., has moved and upgraded to become Rhythm! Discovery Center in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.