Franklinton High School's band program, has grown considerably under the direction of Mr. Loyman Prestenbach. The program offers the following ensembles: the "Demon Regiment" marching band, the "Screamin Demon" jazz band, the "Purple Haze" basketball pep band and the Franklinton High School Symphonic Band. Past directors include: James Bailey, Cecil Tranthom, Alec McGuire, Clay Magee and Chris Talley. The band participates in the Louisiana Music Educators Association Large Ensemble Assessment every spring. Individual students are given the opportunity to audition for various Honor Ensembles throughout the year including: the Tangipahoa Association of Music Educators Parish Honor Band, the Louisiana Music Educators Association District IX Honor Band, the Southeastern Louisiana University Honor Winds Ensembles and the Louisiana Music Educators Association All State Honor Ensembles to name a few. Over the past 10 years, more than 100 students have been selected to these and other honor ensembles.