Halftime Magazine

15/11/2023

A terrible tragedy for the Tuscarawas Valley band. Our condolences to their families and friends.

A charter bus carrying Tuscarawas Valley High School band members as well as a vehicle with three chaperones were involved in the Licking County crash.

13/08/2023

Congratulations to all participating drum corps in the 2023 season!

The final rundown from an incredible season. Thank you for following along all summer and congratulations to all of this year's participating corps!! 💙

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23/06/2023

Only 5 days until the tour!

12/04/2023

A great opportunity for marching bands!

Metallica announced Monday 'For Whom the Band Tolls,' its inaugural marching band competition. The contest is open to high school and collegiate programs.

18/08/2022

Are you looking to save on a great read? Autographed copies of "Confessions of a Teenage Band Geek" by Courtney Brandt are 25% off through the end of August! Order today at https://www.savywritesbooks.com/z3X4zB?store-page=Confessions-of-a-Teenage-Band-Geek-Signed-Paperback-ships-to-USA-only-p425405530.

14/08/2022

Congratulations to the Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps for its 20th Drum Corps International World Championship during DCI’s 50th anniversary season! How wonderful to have drum corps back in action! Congrats to all participating groups and performers in this milestone year.

10/06/2022

In a a unique collaboration between a drum corps and a university, participants in the Columbus Saints will be pre-qualified for a marching band scholarship to Wilberforce University!

We've established a to Pipeline! March with the Saints during our Drum Corps International (All-Age) and Drum Corps Associates season -> Pre-Qualify for $10K in marching band scholarships, have your marching band audition waived, after acceptance to Wilberforce University Music Department . We believe this will help Central Ohio students with a desire to challenge themselves, and pursue a quality college education at an affordable cost, while continuing their love of music http://www.columbussaints.org/saintscorpstohbcupipeline/

22/04/2022

A couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed participating in The Cookout, celebrating people of color in color guard, following the WGI Sport of the Arts Guard Championships. Met a lot of great people and heard inspirational speakers.

08/04/2022

So great to be back at WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships! Caught up with old industry friends as well as friends I’ve only met through Zoom. Impressed with all of the performances that I saw. Best wishes and congrats to all the groups on a great season!

31/03/2022

Saxophonists: Here's a contest for you. Rock out to the jazz piece "Rocker" by Gerry Mulligan, and you could win a new saxophone, cash prizes, and more. For more information, visit www.gerrymulligan.com.

16/03/2022

A brunch goes off the rails when a man (Bowen Yang) starts playing the marching band version of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'."Saturday Night Live. Stream ...

04/03/2022

Happy March 4th!

16/02/2022

The Cookout honors people of color in roles as designers, choreographers, directors, technicians, volunteers, and judges in color guard at a special event on April 10, 2022. Find out how to be involved.

https://halftimemag.com/web-features/the-cookout-brings-together-people-of-color-in-color-guard-for-networking-and-celebration.html

The Cookout inaugural event will create a new camaraderie for the marching arts. The Cookout invites “people of color” with roles as color guard designers, choreographers, directors, technicians, volunteers, and judges to network, connect, and celebrate. The luncheon will be held at the Marriott...

14/02/2022

Some fun valentine's that you can share for the music and marching fans in your life.

03/02/2022

ProMark is challenging Halftime Magazine readers and fans to . If you use ProMark gear, share a few words, photo, or video about an emblematic performance, your sticks or specialized kit, or whatever else distinguishes you as a
. Make sure to use the hashtag . ProMark will pick the best submissions for a new Official Stripes ad spot. https://youtu.be/n5L2tvufPOg

For over 60 years, ProMark has been inspiring drummers to go against the grain. Join Paak, Portnoy, Glennie & other iconic artists in...

02/02/2022

Congratulations to the Yamaha 40 under 40 Class of 2022. We personally know many of the educators in the list. Thank you to all of these directors’ contributions to music education. Their students greatly benefit from their passion for teaching.

https://www.yamahaeducatorsuite.com/40-under-40/2022

Last year, Yamaha launched the "40 Under 40" music education advocacy program to celebrate and recognize outstanding music educators who are making a difference by growing and strengthening their music programs. Now, we celebrate the 2022 group of remarkable educators who triumphed before and during...

25/01/2022

What makes a champion and breaks records? Our profile of the Broken Arrow Bands, as seen through the eyes of an alum, gives you a glimpse of the culture, artistry, and community that created this four-time Bands of America Grand National winner.

https://halftimemag.com/features/the-culture-driving-the-pride-of-broken-arrow-to-its-record-breaking-bands-of-america-championship.html

Article by Kacie Brown and sponsored by DeMoulin Bros. and Co.
Photos by John Reichanadter, Midstates Media Group

The strength of the Broken Arrow band program, as told through the eyes of an alum, lies within each member and throughout the community. Article sponsored by DeMoulin Brothers and Company Pink dresses rippled and bare hands gracefully fell to the field as a melody with a mesmerizingly simple contou...

20/01/2022

The Cookout will be a great way for people of color involved in the marching arts to network and celebrate their achievements. Learn more about it on their page.

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