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Travel Safety Tips
No matter how well planned a band trip may be, things can go wrong. So how do directors keep their ... -
2017 WGI Winners
Many return champions dominated World Class in WGI Sport of the Arts competition while relative newcomers were crowned in other ... -
Bingo, Bunco, or Bust?
For band programs, running once-popular Bingo fundraiser nights is no longer as profitable as in the past. Enhance or create ... -
In the Social Media Craze
Bands are jumping on the bandwagon of the latest online trends. This past summer, the trumpet section at the University ... -
Marching 9 to 5
Professional marching bands really do exist. Learn about four well-known groups and how to perform with them. The old saying, ... -
Hail to the Chief
In the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade, marching bands performed to celebrate our democracy. In the United States, when we think ... -
Marching for MLK Day
Everyone loves a parade. Participating in a parade for Martin Luther King Jr. Day is even more fitting to celebrate ... -
Rose Blossoms
With New Year’s Day falling on Sunday this year, the Tournament of Roses Parade and Bowl Game took place on ... -
Following the Props
Many drum corps, winter ensembles, and marching bands spend thousands of dollars on props and costumes that will only be ... -
Implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act
With ESSA as a guide, education accountability plans will be developed at the state and local levels. Many states are ... -
All the Fun Without the Fuss
To some young adults, alcohol may seem like an unavoidable part of their college experience. Marching bands across the country ... -
Keeping With Tradition
Performers strengthen their bonds by passing down rituals from year to year to welcome members, celebrate the season, and say ... -
Show of Unity
Joined by their love of music and a common cause, many marching bands find ways to collaborate during halftime even ... -
2016 DCI Championships
A new champion in a strange uniform. New finalists wowing audiences. Bigger sets and bigger props. It was history in ... -
The Evolution of Plumes
As marching shows and uniforms have changed over the years, so too have plumes. Mainly white or black in the ... -
Make Some Noise
When the band is in the stands, it is the biggest rooting section in the stadium and brings an infectious ... -
The “I” in DCI
Here’s a look at the unique experiences of international groups that have performed in Drum Corps International. Every May, Canada’s ... -
It’s Elementary, My Dear
A growing number of communities are introducing students to the marching arts in grade school. Find out why and how. ... -
Tap Your Toes at Military Tattoos
Military performances celebrate pride and patriotism, culture and history, and the unifying power of music. On a Friday evening in ... -
2016 WGI Winners
This year’s winning groups in WGI Sport of the Arts competition tackled a variety of themes—from the White Rabbit to ... -
Rivalry? What Rivalry?
Just like Silicon Valley operates as a technology incubator in the business world, there are some parts of the country ... -
Getting in Sync With Music Licensing
Halftime Magazine last covered music licensing in 2013. Since then, a lot has changed regarding the release of marching performance ... -
Blast! 15 Years Later
When Blast! hit Broadway 15 years ago, the production became an instant hit with American audiences and received two major ... -
Spin Clinics
Whether through in-person clinics or online opportunities, getting a different educational experience can help winter guard performers and instructors sharpen ... -
Mega Halftime Shows
When it comes to marching band halftime shows, does size really matter? Halftime shows have started to go above and ... -
Sweet Like a Rose
Each year thousands of marching participants experience the adventure of a lifetime in the Tournament of Roses. This year’s theme, ... -
Team Up with Your Administration
Find out how to work with your building staff and district administrators to build the brand of your band. Music ... -
Family Matters
When it comes to music and the marching arts, the mellophone doesn’t fall far from the tree. “Wishing each other ... -
Field Formations
From abstract forms to pictorial animation, how have drill formations evolved over the years, and what are the latest trends? ... -
Dress Up Your Winter Wardrobe
When you need to march in 30-degree weather, dress yourself properly to make it out of the season without an ...
