The Prairie High School Band program was started with the addition of music practice rooms in 1963. A Prairie High Marching Band was formed in 1967 with 67 members. However, the band program wouldn't take off until 1985, when Craig Aune came from Price Laboratory School to become the Prairie High School Director of Bands. Under his direction, the Band Program has nearly doubled in size, and 9-12 grade bands have won many Division I Ratings at Iowa High School Music Association State Contest.