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HBCU Arranger Carnell Knighten Dies

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:16:00 -0800

Carnell Knighten, former assistant director of bands at Southern University, died yesterday, Jan. 25, after collapsing in a hallway in the school�s music department.

Fundraising Director Search at YEA!

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:13:00 -0800

Youth Education in the Arts! seeks a qualified director of development who is passionate about the marching arts. This job opening is available now.

UI's "Father of Percussion" Tom Davis Dies

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:11:00 -0800

Davis passed away Saturday, November 15 at the age of 80 in Iowa City.

The "Real" Cost of High School Marching Band?

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:41:00 -0700

Business website Bloomberg recently published an article claiming to have quantified �The Real Cost of High School Marching Band� at $7,110.77.

All-Royer Drum Corps Awards

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:37:00 -0700

A fan and alum wonders what "All-Madden"-style honors would be like for Drum Corps International.

USC Trojan Marching Band Joins the 300 Club

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:59:00 -0700

Trojan Marching Band to celebrate 300th consecutive USC Football game this Saturday versus Syracuse.

Joplin Donator Letter

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:23:00 -0700

Halftime Magazine received another $85 donation benefiting the Joplin (Mo.) Eagle Pride Band. With the check came a touching letter that we wanted to share with all of you.

Let's Help Rebuild the Joplin Band

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:17:00 -0700

Halftime Magazine is joining the efforts to help Joplin rebuild its band program by collecting and donating cash toward student band fees.

Traveling Efficiently

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:47:00 -0700

Traveling with hundreds of marching band students can sometimes be a headache, but with proper preparation and communication, your trip can go smoothly and without hold-ups. Band Director Matt Lovell from the Burlington (Mass.) High School �Red Devil� Marching Band shared some of his tips for efficient and speedy travel.

Introducing Cadets2

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:12:00 -0700

Youth Education in the Arts is proud to announce the formation of Cadets2, a drum corps for young men and women ages 16 to 22 that will operate and compete within the Drum Corps Associates circuit beginning in the summer of 2012.