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.
Beginning in May of 2026, students have been working diligently to put together scales, etudes, and excerpts for the Nebraska All State Festival. This highly selective festival features a concert band, jazz band, orchestra, and choir.
Congratulations to the following students for making all state band and orchestra!
All State Band
Flute
Jacob Quackenbusch
Oboe
Alexis Allemang
Clarinet
Elianna Calderon
Kassie Sigua
Bass Clarinet
Daniel Silva
Emma Stewardson
Tenor Saxophone
Christopher Reilly
Baritone Saxophone
Bennett Carrico
Tuba
Hunter Moyers
Krubel Negus
Percussion
AJ Sigua
Alternate:
Baritone
Olivia Lindsay
All State Orchestra
Violin 1
Emelia Weaver
Thank you to everyone that made it to the open house. We had a blast meeting the incoming freshman and their families. If you didn't get the chance to come in, no worries! Let Mr. Keller or Mr. Morgan know during the summer rehearsals and they will get you fitted.
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 2026-27 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