parades

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...

Jun 26, 20182 min read

They March On

I experienced the Woodburn parade through pictures. I wasn’t there! Did you miss me? No collecting candy from the side of the road. No...

Jun 18, 20182 min read

Fire and Ice: Hoagland Days Parade

Saturday dawned cloudy with a hint of summer heat lurking in the air…and something else. Music. Parade season. With Spirit of Woodlan...

Jun 11, 20182 min read

What it Means to Be a Band Mom/Dad

Two years ago, my daughter joined the marching band. Cue my fear. That would make me a Band Mom. WHAT DID THAT MEAN?!!!?!?!??!! I am a...

Jun 4, 20182 min read

Here We are…The Beginning

Hello! Let me introduce myself. I am Kathy Palm, mother to trumpeter Ella, and have been given freedom over the blog. I don’t know what...