The Wind Symphony has received consistent ratings of "Superior" at band festivals in previous years, and the Symphonic and Concert bands, while playing lower grade pieces, continued to receive "Superior" ratings. In 2016, both the Wind Symphony and the Symphonic Band received "Superior" ratings with the Wind Symphony competing in Grade 6, the highest grade possible in Virginia. The Jazz band has received "Superior" ratings in all of their recent competitions, and received several awards during their last spring trip. The Wind Symphony has also participated in concert band festivals such as the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference (VMEA) and the Music for All National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis. The school's marching band, the Marching Spartans, has won multiple USSBA Group 5 (A and Open classes) championships, and are Virginia champions and All-States champions from 2015. The band has earned the title of Honor Band in 2000, 2006-2009, and 2012-2016. The current band director is Mr. Eric Hoàng.