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The Witching Hour: A Tale of Victory
A bell tolls. Once. My mind stirs from sleep. Twice. Stretching and yawning, I sit up, my fingers brushing a mushroom, a spark of energy...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Oct 29, 20183 min read
Spirit of Woodlan Achievement Unlocked
Semi-state competition. Where the bands fight to be in the top ten, to advance to the state finals. The band members names lined the walk...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Oct 22, 20182 min read
Community of Spirit
Last Saturday was community day for The Spirit of Woodlan. They dazzled family and friends, those who might not get to travel to the...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Oct 16, 20182 min read
A Spell of Light
It began in darkness. Tired faces. Shuffling feet. Shoulders wrapped in blankets. Hands clutched pillows. Time for a bus ride. Time to...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Oct 9, 20183 min read
I Wasn’t On the Bus
Gee, Kathy, it’s Tuesday…don’t you post on Mondays? Well, yes. Normally. But this weekend was kinda cool because my parents came to visit...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Sep 24, 20181 min read
Keep Pushing
Words of wisdom from the incredible band leader, Mr. Slattery. We aren’t working to get first place in the next competition or the next…...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Sep 17, 20182 min read
Turning Left
Not right. Left. Every time. “Turning left!” A phrase called on the buses as the Spirit of Woodlan marching band heads off to each and...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Sep 10, 20182 min read
Rain and Ponchos and Trophies OH MY
Competition season began with a cold, wet bang at Bluffton last Saturday. The band assembled at school at 8am, ready for a bit of...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Aug 27, 20182 min read
The Witching Hour
The show season approaches, so let’s talk this season’s theme. The show is explained as… “The Witching Hour references the folk belief...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Aug 20, 20182 min read
Painting and Painting and Towering Clocks, OH MY
Marching band performances are a lot of elements all woven together to create a beautiful piece of art. The music. The drill. The added...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Aug 13, 20181 min read
Marching Band Season Begins
Welcome to the first day of school aka THE BEGINNING OF MARCHING BAND SEASON! Back to the classrooms, to the books (or iPads), to...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Aug 6, 20182 min read
Wrapping Up the Summer with a Musical Bow
Summer band closes with a week of band camp…well, almost a week. Registration messed with the schedule a bit, but there was music playing...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Jul 23, 20182 min read
The Making of a Marching Band Show: Drill
Let me share with you the magic of drill. The music is important, but what makes the show visually spectacular is the steps, the pictures...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
Jul 9, 20181 min read
The Making of a Marching Band Show: The Music
Happy summer vacation! I don’t know about you, but looking at my pretty empty calendar this month has me smiling. But don’t get too...
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