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The End and 2020 was Weird
Let’s imagine, shall we, that we’re sitting in the Woodlan auditeria. Tables span the room with lovely sparkly centerpieces, and band...
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Kathy
Oct 19, 20204 min read
Memories of a Band Mom
In 2016, my daughter came to me and said, "Mom, I'm going to join the marching band." And I panicked. Because being a band parent was a...
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Kathy
Oct 16, 20202 min read
A Night of Celebration: One Last Time for Our Seniors
Senior night. A marvelous tradition where we honor our seniors. Tonight, October 16th, before the football game, escorted by their proud...
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Kathy
Oct 1, 20201 min read
Back on the Field
On Friday, September 18th, the Spirit of Woodlan performed at halftime during the football game. Maybe not in uniform. Maybe not a whole...
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Kathy
Jul 16, 20202 min read
Help Wanted: Banquet
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
Jul 7, 20203 min read
Help Wanted: Community Night
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
Jul 2, 20204 min read
Help Wanted: Uniforms
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Help Wanted: Concessions
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
Jun 29, 20203 min read
Help Wanted: Meal Preparation
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
Jun 18, 20204 min read
Help Wanted: Pit Crew
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
Jun 16, 20205 min read
Help Wanted: Decorations
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
Nov 15, 20191 min read
The Glorious End of A Thousand Cranes
A lone voice drifted through the fall air. (Thank you, Tanner, for the fabulous solo you delivered every week!) A desire. A plea. A wish....
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Nov 7, 20192 min read
Crane-volution
I’m sorry, what? I still have cranes on the brain, and making up words is fun…that’s what. Every show season is different, but each year...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Oct 30, 20192 min read
Semi-State Stress
Last Saturday, the Spirit of Woodlan played, not for judges, but for the community. The rain drove them inside, and no one cared. They...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Oct 25, 20191 min read
Woodlan Didn’t Win, But They Did
ISSMA regionals happened last Saturday. It was warm and sunny and not like October at… Did we win? Oh, well…Nope. Which is odd for us,...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Oct 17, 20191 min read
Cranes on the Brain
We have waded deep into competition season. The cranes have invaded life, taking over thoughts and dreams. The melody plays on a constant...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Oct 10, 20192 min read
Never the Same Show Twice
The Spirit of Woodlan strives for perfection, to get every note and every step exactly right. Well, for humans, that’s impossible. Who...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Oct 2, 20192 min read
Let’s Talk Theme: A Thousand Cranes
No competition last weekend. That was weird, right? But there was much fundraising! I hope everyone enjoyed some pancakes…and a nap. And...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Sep 28, 20192 min read
Cheering Leads to Awesome
When asked how they did after the Snider competition, the band promptly replied…Good. Mr. Slattery replied with a nod. “Not your best,...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Sep 4, 20192 min read
Embrace Competition Season, For It is Here
I hope everyone enjoyed last Saturday, for it was the last free Saturday we’ll have for a couple of months. Band. Band. And more band are...
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