Composer to lead performance of banned musical piece at Watertown church
SAMARA KALK DERBY
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Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside the high school Monday.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside Watertown High School in Watertown, Wis. Monday, May 18, 2026, The piece, "A Mother of a Revolution," by Omar Thomas, was inspired by Marsha Johnson, a Black transgender woman credited with helping to bring about the 1969 Stonewall riots, a landmark event in the gay rights movement. The band’s concert was scheduled to proceed following the rally - minus the work banned by the board. Creating signs for the event are Isabella Robinson, 13, and her friend, Ivie Schoenherr, 13, both band members at neighboring Jefferson Middle School in Jefferson, Wis. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside Watertown High School in Watertown, Wis. Monday, May 18, 2026, The piece, "A Mother of a Revolution," by Omar Thomas, was inspired by Marsha Johnson, a Black transgender woman credited with helping to bring about the 1969 Stonewall riots, a landmark event in the gay rights movement. The band’s concert was scheduled to proceed following the rally - minus the work banned by the board. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside Watertown High School in Watertown, Wis. Monday, May 18, 2026, The piece, "A Mother of a Revolution," by Omar Thomas, was inspired by Marsha Johnson, a Black transgender woman credited with helping to bring about the 1969 Stonewall riots, a landmark event in the gay rights movement. The band’s concert was scheduled to proceed following the rally - minus the work banned by the board. Among those participating in the gathering are Patti Gossett of Watertown, center, and her daughter, Jennifer Gihring of Madison, right. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
WATERTOWN -- The composer who wrote the instrumental piece that the Watertown High School wind symphony was banned from playing at its spring concert Monday plans to conduct a community performance of the song at a local church on Wednesday.
Creating signs for the wind ensemble concert Monday are Isabella Robinson, 13, and her friend, Ivie Schoenherr, 13, both band members at neighboring Jefferson Middle School.
Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside Watertown High School in Watertown, Wis. Monday, May 18, 2026, The piece, "A Mother of a Revolution," by Omar Thomas, was inspired by Marsha Johnson, a Black transgender woman credited with helping to bring about the 1969 Stonewall riots, a landmark event in the gay rights movement. The band’s concert was scheduled to proceed following the rally - minus the work banned by the board. Taking part in the gathering are Lindsay Kinateder, a 2009 graduate of the school and former wind ensemble member, and her son, Grayson, 2. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside Watertown High School in Watertown, Wis. Monday, May 18, 2026, The piece, "A Mother of a Revolution," by Omar Thomas, was inspired by Marsha Johnson, a Black transgender woman credited with helping to bring about the 1969 Stonewall riots, a landmark event in the gay rights movement. The band’s concert was scheduled to proceed following the rally - minus the work banned by the board. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside the high school Monday.
Creating signs for the wind ensemble concert Monday are Isabella Robinson, 13, and her friend, Ivie Schoenherr, 13, both band members at neighboring Jefferson Middle School.
Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside Watertown High School in Watertown, Wis. Monday, May 18, 2026, The piece, "A Mother of a Revolution," by Omar Thomas, was inspired by Marsha Johnson, a Black transgender woman credited with helping to bring about the 1969 Stonewall riots, a landmark event in the gay rights movement. The band’s concert was scheduled to proceed following the rally - minus the work banned by the board. Taking part in the gathering are Lindsay Kinateder, a 2009 graduate of the school and former wind ensemble member, and her son, Grayson, 2. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside Watertown High School in Watertown, Wis. Monday, May 18, 2026, The piece, "A Mother of a Revolution," by Omar Thomas, was inspired by Marsha Johnson, a Black transgender woman credited with helping to bring about the 1969 Stonewall riots, a landmark event in the gay rights movement. The band’s concert was scheduled to proceed following the rally - minus the work banned by the board. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside Watertown High School in Watertown, Wis. Monday, May 18, 2026, The piece, "A Mother of a Revolution," by Omar Thomas, was inspired by Marsha Johnson, a Black transgender woman credited with helping to bring about the 1969 Stonewall riots, a landmark event in the gay rights movement. The band’s concert was scheduled to proceed following the rally - minus the work banned by the board. Creating signs for the event are Isabella Robinson, 13, and her friend, Ivie Schoenherr, 13, both band members at neighboring Jefferson Middle School in Jefferson, Wis. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside Watertown High School in Watertown, Wis. Monday, May 18, 2026, The piece, "A Mother of a Revolution," by Omar Thomas, was inspired by Marsha Johnson, a Black transgender woman credited with helping to bring about the 1969 Stonewall riots, a landmark event in the gay rights movement. The band’s concert was scheduled to proceed following the rally - minus the work banned by the board. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Proponents of the Watertown High School wind ensemble’s original intention to play a piece of instrumental music later deemed inappropriate by the city’s school board rally outside Watertown High School in Watertown, Wis. Monday, May 18, 2026, The piece, "A Mother of a Revolution," by Omar Thomas, was inspired by Marsha Johnson, a Black transgender woman credited with helping to bring about the 1969 Stonewall riots, a landmark event in the gay rights movement. The band’s concert was scheduled to proceed following the rally - minus the work banned by the board. Among those participating in the gathering are Patti Gossett of Watertown, center, and her daughter, Jennifer Gihring of Madison, right. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
