The Symphonic Band has a very active performance schedule throughout the school year, including regularly scheduled concerts, specialty programs and contests. Members are expected to practice individually and in extra rehearsals or sectionals. Private lesson instruction is highly encouraged to advance individual playing ability for the better of the ensemble. It is strongly recommended that students own their own instruments; however, specialized school owned instruments may be available. In addition, this group has the option to receive honors credit (decided within the first two weeks of the school year) with outside class assignments that include regular playing test of ILMEA scales, SmartMusic assignments, and other outside performances that are required to receive an honors credit.