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Jun 1, 20202 min read

And the 2020 Marching Band Season Begins with a Zoom

Welcome to the 2020 season of the Spirit of Woodlan marching band! Tis I, Kathy Palm, your friendly band-mom-blogger. If you are new to...

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…...

Jul 2, 20182 min read

Band Camp Achievement Unlocked

Week one of band camp is complete. But what does that mean? It means, by last Friday, the marching musicians of Woodlan were tired. Feet...

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...