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The latest news about all things Monarch Bands!


2026 Parent Chaperone Information
We currently have openings for a few Parents/Guardians interested in being Parent Chaperones for the 2026 Marching Band season. Chaperoning is a fun and rewarding way for you to be involved in supporting the Monarch Marching Band Program, and gives you a true behind-the-scenes look at what a festival day is like for our students. ROLE: Parent Chaperones work under the direction of our Band Director and Band Staff Chaperones are needed for each festival, and you may sign up o

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13 hours ago2 min read


Welcome to the 26-27 School Year in the Monarch Band!
Dear Students and Parents, I hope you had a nice summer, and welcome back! We are so excited for the potential of the Monarch Bands this year and we can’t wait to get started. I wanted to send a message with a few pieces of information regarding the start of school. First Day of School, August 13th Students DO NOT need to bring their instruments on the first day of school. On the first day we will cover the Band Handbook which includes all of the details, schedules, expectati

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6 days ago2 min read


Jazz Band I Details and Start Date
I hope you are doing well, and welcome to the 26-27 Monarch Jazz I! In this email you will find some important details and updates regarding this ensemble. Start Date/Rehearsal Schedule: Jazz Band I rehearsals will officially begin on MONDAY, August 17th. Rather than starting on Thursday the 13th, I’d like to give everyone these first two days to get acclimated to the “back-to-school” routine. Rehearsal is every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday before school. Downbeat is

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6 days ago3 min read


Virtual Tag Day - Tips for Support
Virtual Tag Day is here! Tag Day is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and Virtual Tag Day lets students raise support online from friends and family outside our door-to-door zones. Parents, how you can help: Encourage your student to message 10 - 20 contacts — we're giving them an easy template Share the link yourself with a few people in your circle, social media, etc. Help them set a goal — $200/student is a great target Share this link to our donation form: https://www.m

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7 days ago2 min read


Tag Day Details + Help Needed
Monarch Families - Tag Day is right around the corner. Here is some information for families and students as to what to expect on the big day. And, a huge thank you to everyone that has already volunteered! Tag Day: Saturday, August 15th We still need help! Here’s how you can support: We need one Money Counter volunteer from 3 - 5 pm. Sign up here! Lunch this year will be held at Monarch. To help the students relax after all their hard work, we would like to have yard games

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Aug 103 min read


Weekly Band Update - 8/10/2026
Updates this week are about: School starts, website strategy, Tag-Day, Volunteering, Booster Meeting

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Aug 103 min read


Weekly Band Update - 7/27/2026
Updates this week are about: Volunteering, Marching Band Practice, The Members Area, Peaches Success.

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Jul 263 min read


Tutorial - Adding the Band Calendar to your Phone or PC
If you are a Member of the Monarch Bands website, you do not need to visit the website every time you want to check the calendar. Subscribe to it on your phone or PC calendar app. This will show you how.

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Jul 263 min read


Weekly Band Update - 7/19/2026
Updates this week are about: Volunteering, Marching Band Practice, The Members Area, Peaches Success.

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Jul 193 min read


Weekly Band Update - 7/12/2026
Updates this week are about: The Members Area, Peaches, Volunteering, and Marching Band Practice.

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Jul 121 min read


Welcome to the New Monarch Bands Website!
Welcome to the new Monarch Bands Website. Take a look around, be patient, and let us know if you have any feedback.

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Jun 243 min read


Sample Members-Only Post
Sample posting for Members Only!

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Jun 231 min read


New Website for Monarch Bands
Mark your calendars, Monarch Bands family — on July 1st, we're flipping the switch on a brand new monarchbands.org!

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Jun 223 min read


Message From the Band Booster President
John shares is vision for the Band Booster program for 2026-2027.

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Jun 183 min read


June Updates and Newsletter
The June Newsletter is out, and reminder about Deposits and Rental Fees.

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Jun 11 min read


Celebrating the New Leadership Team of the Monarch Marching Band for 2026-2027
Today we celebrate the Leadership team for the 2026 Monarch Marching Band.

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May 141 min read
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