In April, the fourth grade traveled to the Philadelphia Academy of Music to hear a youth concert given by the Philadelphia Orchestra. Instrumental Music Students in grades four, five, and six are eligible to play a musical instrument. Each student receives a small group lesson once a week, plus a full band rehearsal every Friday afternoon. Currently, there are about 85 students enrolled in the program, playing a variety of instruments from the wind and percussion families. Enrollment in the instrumental music program takes place in September.
Students are responsible for providing their own instrument.
The school has an arrangement with a local music company for instrument rentals. The John Hydock Elementary School Band has performed at several town functions in the past year. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Town Hall, and the Field Day festivities in June. The group also played at the Burlington Center Mall during their Holiday Festival in December of 1998. The band performs at least twice a year at school concerts.