Our band program includes introductory classes in woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Advanced students participate in the Honors and Symphonic bands. Both of these groups perform regularly and compete at UIL and area competitions. The Honors band has earned first division ratings on stage and in sight reading for the last six consecutive years. Over 220 students are currently enrolled in band.
Students also participate in two performing jazz bands.
These groups rehearse outside the school day and perform at various public venues and in concerts with the other performing Austin bands. Margaret Wis is the director of bands. Orchestra offerings include ensembles with ability ranges from beginning to intermediate to our advanced Honors orchestra. Over 130 students participate in this program. They perform popular and classical literature each year at a number of concerts.