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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 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
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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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 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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