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Woodland String Band
The Woodland String Band was established in February 1926. Woodland is available for hire to march in your next parade, perform a concert or even entertain at small events such as weddings, birthday party’s or corporate events.
Here is a little behind the scenes peek and how a costume comes to fruition. On the left is the sketch from the talented Sean Graser Designs and the right is the beauty that is a costume made by James May Costume Co. ![]()
Here is the sketch and finished product of our captain, George Balzer IV, who placed 3rd prize. 🏴☠️☠️
Happy Monday everyone! It’s been a while but we’re gonna jump back into it today. Today will be 2025’s first “Guess the Year“ post.  take a gander at this end portrait and take a guess as to what year it is from. ![]()
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A little hint, the theme that Woodland did this year was the first and only time this theme was ever done. And go!
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If you follow our page closely, you know that New Years Day 2026 will be our 100th consecutive parade. Only one other band can claim to that feat, the Joseph A. Ferko String Band. ![]()
After some research, we found the first ever mention of the Woodland String Band in the local paper. July 12, 1926: The band accompanied the Legionnaires from Chester City to perform for veterans of World War I at the government hospital located in Perry's Point, MD. ![]()
There was, however, an earlier mention of a "trio" of band members; Jack Huber, Walter Zigaylo, and Raymond Wood, playing for a Chester newsman's testimonial dinner in the June 28th edition.![]()
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