College marching bands contend with COVID-19. Bands and drum corps keep participants safe by implementing processes for marching medicine. "Confessions of a Teenage Band Geek." And more. Jump on the bandwagon with Halftime Magazine, which presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts.

The May/June/July 2021 issue of Halftime Magazine previews 2021 Drum Corps International shows, recaps 2021 WGI Sport of the Arts group competition, spotlights the Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps, and provides an excerpt from “’90s Kids,” a young-adult, time-travel, romance novel featuring characters involved with the marching arts. Jump on the bandwagon with Halftime Magazine, which presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. 

The January/February 2021 issue of Halftime Magazine highlights how New Year's bowl game and parade organizers incorporated marching bands during COVID-19. We also introduce the College Band Directors National Association Intercollegiate Marching Band, wrap up the fragile fall 2020 high school marching season, take a look at Michigan State University's 150th band season, and more. Jump on the bandwagon with Halftime Magazine, which presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. 

Be inspired by high school bands that are marching through the pandemic. Find out how aerosol studies are making music classrooms safer against COVID-19. Read a Q&A with the West Point Band, which implemented early safety protocols to perform together again. And more. Jump on the bandwagon with Halftime Magazine, which presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. 

Discover drum corps' alternate 2020 summer. Learn how music organizations have discovered the silver linings of virtual events. Find out about careers in the marching arts. Read a Q&A with Music for All. And more. Jump on the bandwagon with Halftime Magazine, which presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts.

Though COVID-19 detours the marching arts, find out how organizations and business have found ways to stay engaged. Learn what worked and what needs work when it comes to virtual music education. Celebrate the 2020 WGI season with a photo spread from early shows. Read a Q&A with the Skyliners Drum and Bugle Corps. And more. Jump on the bandwagon with Halftime Magazine, which presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts.

Get tips for how junior corps participants and their parents can prepare for the Drum Corps International season. Learn how performing arts organizations can weather financial storms. Find out how bands felt the impact of St. Patrick's Day Parade cancellations due to the coronavirus. And get to know the secrets of success at Mineola High School Band, the 2019 Sudler Shield recipient in the Small School Division. Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts.

Be immersed in the Tournament of Roses experience with our 13th annual photo spread of bands in the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game. Improve group communication with your staff, students, parents, and boosters. Read about Varsity Spirit, a new company involved in the marching arts. And get to know the secrets of success at Vandegrift High School Band and Vision Dance Company, the 2019 Bands of America Grand National champion and Sudler Shield recipient. Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts.

Improve game day security for home and visiting bands, coordinate with cheerleaders and mascots for a more rousing performance, and learn best practices for using tarps for your field shows. Plus read a Q&A with Dr. Arthur C. Bartner as he celebrates his 50th and final year leading the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band and much more in the September/October 2019 issue. Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts.

Check out the 2019 Drum Corps International champions, the uniqueness of drum corps uniforms, rural bands, a Q&A with the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps, and more in the September/October 2019 issue. Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. In the July/August 2019 issue, read about inspirational female leaders in drum corps, how to navigate the logistical challenges of being a high schooler in drum corps, the thrill of being involved with individual and ensemble competitions, the past and the future of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps as it celebrates its 85th anniversary, and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. In the May/June 2019 issue, check out our 12th annual coverage of WGI winners, features on LGBTQ+ inclusion and drumline cadences, a Q&A with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and more. 

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. In the March/April 2019 issue, we feature the winter marching activities of drum corps organizations, unique uses of fabric, the best ways to foster positive housing relationships, a Q&A with The Woodlands (Texas) High School Marching Band, and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. In the January/February 2019 issue, we feature our 12th annual Tournament of Roses photo spread,  other bowl game parades, historic college programs, and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. The November/December 2018 issue highlights historic high school bands, music technology programs, the selection of student leaders, University of Wisconsin director Michael Leckrone in his 50th and final season, and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. The September/October 2018 issue highlights 2018 DCI champions, marching cities, combined bands, and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. The July/August 2018 issue highlights youth protection policies in drum corps, band room makeovers, state fairs, and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. The May/June 2018 issue features 2018 WGI Sport of the Arts gold medalists; touring tips; an inside look at the Drum Corps International, Bands of America, and WGI Halls of Fame; a Q&A with Dr. Robert Calonico from the University of California (Berkeley) Marching Band; and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. The March/April 2018 issue features a personal account of Julie Siberts' season as the first female drum major at The University of Oklahoma, popular band memes, the Dr. William P. Foster Project to help underserved music programs, how to balance band with band, a Q&A with the Pinole Valley High School band, and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. The Jan/Feb 2018 issue features our 11th annual Tournament of Roses photo coverage, new bowl games, hockey bands, a Q&A with the Georgia Redcoat Band, and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. The November/December 2017 issue features solutions for inclusion, a holiday gift guide, marching bands helping with disaster recovery, a Q&A with the new director of the Leland Stanford Junior University Marching, Band, and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. The September/October 2017 issue features Drum Corps International champions, "old" kids in the block, profiles of marching announcers, a Q&A with Missouri State University band, and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. The July/August 2017 issue celebrates the magazine's 10th anniversary and its impact on the activity, features emerging drum corps, provides tips for working with guest artists, spotlights Vanguard Music and Performing Arts, and more. 

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. In the May/June 2017 issue, check out pictures and recaps of all 2017 WGI gold medalists, travel safety tips, ideas to enhance bingo and game night fundraisers, a Q&A with Sudler Trophy recipient Iowa State University, and much more. 

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds, and spirit of the marching arts. The March/April 2017 issue features professional groups where you can march for a living, bands in the social media craze, the presidential inaugural parade, a Q&A with Castle High School band, and much more. 

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. The January/February 2017 issue features our 10th annual Tournament of Roses photo spread, MLK Day parades, tips on how to reuse, recycle, and sell used equipment, and much more. 

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. The November/December 2016 issue features articles on implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act, setting band alcohol policies, and passing on traditions as well as a Q&A with The Marching Mizzou and much more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. The September/October 2016 issue features the 2016 Drum Corps International champions, collaborative performances, the evolution of plumes, a Q&A with The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, and more. 

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. The July/August 2016 issue features international drum corps, the making of stand tunes, elementary marching groups, a Q&A with Drum Corps Associates' new president and more.

Halftime Magazine presents the sights, sounds and spirit of the marching arts. The May/June 2016 issue features the champions from WGI Sport of the Arts, "rivalry" bands, military tattoos, and more.

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