Give marching-related gifts this season

There's a 100% chance that you'll connect with at least one of the 120 poems and stories in Band Nerds Poetry From The 13th Chair Trombone Player. The engaging book from DJ Corchin uses clever prose and perfectly matched illustrations from Dan Dougherty to celebrate the quirks of life in and around the band room.

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Also see: DJ's "13th Chair" columns on Marching.com

This all-star album is a labor of love from the artists and leaders who made it happen, including former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee who is a strong advocate for the benefits of music education. Proceeds support school music programs, and the price of just $10 means you can order a few extras.

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The glossy Halftime Magazine has entered its fifth year of publication and the articles are better than ever. The magazine is published six times per year and covers all facets of the marching activity, including high school, college, drum corps, winter guard, percussion, parade and field.

Buy For $14.95 At HalftimeMag.com >>

Related story on Marching.com: Halftime Magazine celebrates the spirit of marching band

A brilliant gift for younger band fans (ages 4 and up), this new book from artist Melissa Sweet captures the color and imagination found in the giant balloons of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Produced by the History Channel, this DVD traces the evolution of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from simple horse-drawn floats to one of the most sophisticated and high-tech extravaganzas in the world. It makes a perfect souvenir for anyone who has had the chance to attend or perform in the spectacular event.

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Related story on Marching.com: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade reveals band selections by surprise visits

The Drum Corps International online store offers one-stop shopping for official DCI merchandise as well as caps, t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts for about 20 different corps.

Buy For $10 to $45 At DCI.org >>

Related photo gallery on Marching.com: 2011 DCI World Championships Photos

You can witness the stylistic evolution of the winter guard activity in the series of Flashback DVDs from WGI. Each DVD covers a single season, with Independent World seasons dating back as far as 1979.

Buy For $25.00 At WGI.org >>

Related photo gallery on Marching.com: 2011 WGI World Championships Photos

Music For All is a strong advocate for school music programs (check out the Advocacy section of their website if your music program is struggling or facing elimination). Why not buy a few bracelets, magnets or window clings to show your mutual support?

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An excellent keepsake for drum corps fans, this film follows the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps through its memorable 2009 season when the corps re-entered DCI's "Top 12" after a 23-year absence. The film is loaded with musical clips, drum beats and performance highlights, and the timeless story draws attention to the universal benefits of the drum corps experience.

Buy For $15.00 at HellBentForVictory.com >>

Related story on Marching.com: Hell Bent For Victory captures Troopers' comeback

Drum corps pioneers had the foresight to capture these performances on tape years ago, and a new generation of drum corps leaders had the vision to make them available on CD and DVD today. Drum Corps World offers 162 historic CDs from 1950 to 1980 representing performances of 350 different junior and senior corps.

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