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The Road Through Pasadena
The New Year. The breathtaking floral floats. The pageantry. And the anticipation of agreat football match-up. For marching bands and ... -
A New Year, A Time for Hope
For the second time in a row, I started my year with the bustling crowd in Pasadena, anticipating an amazing ... -
BOA Alumni Campaign
Bands of America (BOA) has launched a viral campaign to reach its 1.25 million alumni and raise $250,000 by the ... -
On the CMA Red Carpet
“Country Music’s Biggest Night,” the 42nd Annual Country Music Awards, brought new meaning to marching down the red carpet this ... -
Pullanthropy: A New Way to Fundraise
If you’re tired of selling pizza, cookie dough and gift wrap, then you might want to check out PULLanthropy, a ... -
Hail to the Chief
President Barack Obama’s Inauguration Parade on Jan. 20 featured a large assortment of marching bands and other groups celebrating the ... -
Instruments at Best Buy
In a move that could potentially change the music industry, a number of Best Buy retail locations now sell musical ... -
The Art in Articulation
How many ways can you articulate a note? This question is akin to asking: How many ways can you articulate ... -
Choosing a Mouthpiece (Part 2)
Finding the right mouthpiece for you is not easy; there are many to choose from. While generalizations can be made—symphonic ... -
Tuning Bass Drums
Ever wonder how to best tune bass drums to improve your band's sound? Percussion teacher, arranger and clinician Dennis Delucia ... -
When It’s Good to Cheat
It is important to know the correct hand placement for every count of your routines. Consistent hand placement across the ... -
Wenger OnBoard Transportation Carts
The pit crew may now have an easier time getting equipment on and off the field. Wenger, which has traditionally ... -
Vic Firth Corpsmaster Groove Series
A new line of marching sticks and mallets aimed at the HBCU-style marching bands recently made its debut, just in ... -
Music Video Games
Would-be rockers around the world are gobbling up their chance at stardom with mainstream video games such as Guitar Hero ... -
Regionals – Jan/Feb 2009
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From January to March 2009. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Avon High School Marching Black and Gold
How do you build one of the nation’s top high school band programs? It takes a great team and a ... -
A Tribute to Troy
Clad in armor and wielding a sword instead of a baton, the drum major at the University of Southern California ... -
Building Strength
Strength training will make it easier for you to carry your instrument, and you will receive many other health benefits ... -
Crossword: Rose Garden
Check out the January/February 2009 installment of Halftime Magazine's musically-themed crossword puzzle. -
Michigan Fight Song: Break in Tradition?
A hallowed tradition says Michigan's famous fight song, "The Victors"is composed by a victory-inspired student, Louis Elbel, in 1898. Presently, ... -
Four More Weeks
My last time performing on our home field to a stadium full of people who live and breath band just ... -
Confessions of a Trumpet Player’s Wife
You’ve seen them, I’m sure. They’re the guys walking around music festivals and band competitions “buzzing” into their mouthpieces. They’re ... -
An Ode to the Field
In its center lies an “x,” where the journey begins. The “x” is insignificant to most, and more often than ... -
Volatile Times
These are volatile times. Just in the past month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average—a stock market index—has recorded the largest ... -
Regionals – Nov/Dec 2008
A listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences, by region. From November 2008 to January 2009. From Halftime ... -
One-Handed Woodwinds Program
New innovations are being made each day, so that everyone—including the physically challenged— can experience the gift of music. The ... -
Prohands Hand Exercisers
Hand strength is an important factor in the marching arts activity. Now there’s a new product—Prohands Hand Exercisers—that allows performers ... -
Guard and Puppetry Combine
Winter guard has a big fan in the world of entertainment. Heather Henson, daughter of Muppets founder Jim Henson, prominently ... -
ESPN Battle of the Bands
College bands received a dose of action-adventure, thanks to ESPN and the makers of the hit summer film “Indiana Jones ... -
Book Excerpt From “Field Level”
Read an excerpt from “Field Level: The Ultimate Band Director’s Guide to Fielding the Ultimate Marching Percussion Section.” From Halftime ...