Monarch Bands Program
The PLHS Monarch Band Program is dedicated to providing a quality music education to all students by providing a diverse offering of large and small ensemble opportunities. Students will gain valuable life skills while working individually on their instrument and as a member of a team in one of our ensembles.
The following students performed today at Bellevue West for District Solo/Small Ensemble Contest.
Caroline Williams, mallet solo -- I
Emelia Weaver, violin solo -- I
Leo Duda, cello solo -- I
Elianna Calderon, clarinet solo -- I
Amari Zach, clarinet solo -- II
Emma Stewardson, bass clarinet solo -- I
Clarinet Duet (Fiona and Elianna) -- II
Krubel Negus, tuba solo -- I
Abby Reilly, trombone solo -- II
Jamie Zayas, trombone solo -- I
Brass Quintet (Spencer Smith, Abby Reilly, Leo Duda, Krubel Negus, Oliver Harmsen) -- I
Maddie Archer, alto saxophone solo -- II
Esther Woolf, alto saxophone solo -- II
Oscar Cervantes, trombone solo -- II
Oliver Harmsen, trumpet solo -- II
Spencer Smith, trumpet solo -- I
AJ Sigua, snare solo -- I
Layla Endres, alto saxophone solo -- I
Colton Woockman , alto saxophone solo -- I
Bennett Carrico, bari saxophone solo-- I
Christopher Reilly, tenor saxophone solo -- I
We also had outstanding performers at their respective stations. Please congratulate the following students:
Emelia Weaver (Violin)
Elianna Calderon (Clarinet)
AJ Sigua (Snare)
Papillion La Vista High School had a great turnout for the 2026 Elkhorn Band Olympics. EBO is a solo/small ensemble contest for current 9th and 10th graders in the Omaha area. Papillion took 24 entries and received 15 superior (I) ratings and 9 excellent ratings (II). We also had 7 students who medaled in the contest. Medaling is determined by the top players of each division -- which is separated by grade and instrument. The following students received medals:
Daniel Silva -- 4th Place (Bass Clarinets)
Alex Sandoval -- 5th Place (9th Trombones)
Lydia Gibbons -- 5th Place (10th Clarinets)
Elianna Calderon -- 1st Place (10th Clarinets)
Brooke Hosler -- 3rd Place (9th Bari Sax)
Olivia Lindsay -- 3rd Place (9th Baritone)
Hunter Moyers -- 2nd Place (Tuba)
Here is the 2025-26 band calendar. All events will be communicated to your student through announcements, google classroom, and email. If there are any conflicts or questions, please contact tim.keller@plcschools.org or matthew.morgan@plcschools.org