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Finding Confidence in the Crowd
A freshman tenor sax player finds unexpected confidence through the unwavering encouragement of her marching band friends. This heartfelt story explores how belonging transforms fear into strength—perfect for wild-hearted creatives on the path of healing through music and community.
Tracey Kida
6 days ago2 min read
Tiny Wins, Bright Lights
This post reflects on how Live and Let Die became more than a song—it became a moment of belonging, confidence, and identity. Through memories of high school show choir, stage lights, and choosing courage over perfection, this story reminds us that small wins—picked up in performance, praise, or presence—quietly build who we are.
Tracey Kida
6 days ago2 min read
The Song That Cast the Spell
Some songs don’t just play—they stir the corners of who we are. Nights in White Satin by The Moody Blues transported me to a theatrical hush: dancers fell like petals, a poem whispered truth, and reality bent toward revelation.
Tracey Kida
6 days ago2 min read
Inside the Sound of Christmas
A holiday reflection from A Fire That Sings — tracing the memory of three unforgettable Christmas pieces played in college band and wind symphony. This story takes you inside the music, inside the memory, and inside the sound of Christmas itself.
Tracey Kida
6 days ago4 min read
When Dance Becomes Ritual
A personal reflection on the Southern New England Witch Dancer Troupe’s performance at Western Mass Pagan Pride Day. Discover how sacred dance, music, and ritual movement can awaken spiritual memory and reconnect us to the magic of embodied rhythm.
Tracey Kida
6 days ago1 min read
A Glimmer Shared: A Memory in Music
A heartfelt memory from a 1990s school dance, where two nostalgic songs—Knockin’ Boots and Jump Around—unlock the story of a small act of kindness that transformed a lonely night into a lifelong glimmer of belonging and self-worth.
Tracey Kida
6 days ago2 min read
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