Personal Stories - Halftime Magazine

The Moment

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:18:00 -0800

Have you ever spent months--or even years--working hard just to experience a single magical moment? And when that moment comes, will it live up to your childhood dreams? A high school sophomore shares a personal poem about one marching experience and all of the emotions leading up to it.

Thoughts on Perfect Practice

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:51:00 -0800

One student learns the value of perfecting practice, which leads to perfecting performance.

Thoughts on Starting a Drum Line

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:18:00 -0800

A student at Eastern Connecticut State University writes to garner support to start a new drum line.

Ferocity: An Emotional Ride Through Band

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:16:00 -0700

The journey of a young, shy musician in her quest to join the marching band and her agony when giving it up.

Four More Weeks

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:17:00 -0800

What�s it like to suddenly realize the end of all your hard work and efforts is near? Read about one band member�s reflection with four weeks left in the season.

Confessions of a Trumpet Player's Wife

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:12:00 -0800

Some say the drum corps experience lives through us all. But for some people, it lives through those around us. Find out from a trumpet player's wife about her life on the other side of the bell.

An Ode to the Field

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:06:00 -0800

In its center lies an �X,� where the journey begins. The �X� is insignificant to most and more often than not overlooked. But to those that understand its importance, it appears as a glimmer of hope, a uniting force among an overwhelming sea of separation; it is the heart.

Confessions of a Band Groupie

Wed, 16 May 2007 22:27:00 -0700

School spirit. School pride. And the ultimate seduction. One unwitting college freshman's tumultuous love affair with his marching band.