Marching Band is an academic course at West Johnston High
School, but this class teaches more than just learning how to play an instrument and how to march drill correctly. The WJHS band program helps students learn about setting and reaching goals, teamwork, and leadership. Their philosophy  being, "With hard work and dedication, anything is possible".

Three weekday afternoons (sometimes more) are spent rehearsing on the school's parking lot. Friday nights, the marching band performs at WJHS Home Football Games. Saturdays are usually spent rehearsing, performing at local and national field show competitions, marching in parades and selected community activities.

Receiving an invitation from BOA has never been accomplished by a second year band. Yet, beginning in its second year (2003), the West Johnston Marching Band has been accepted to BOA regional and Grand National events in each consecutive year, including 2008. 
West is one of only four high school bands from North Carolina to make a BOA Regional Final in the last eleven years. They have also qualified for semifinals during the 2004 - 2007 BOA Grand Nationals

In November 2007, the marching band was once again selected as a semi-finalist, and finished 15th in the nation for the season. This marching band is 200 members strong and is directed by Mr. David Duffy and Mr. Garrett Griffin. Being a member of West Johnston's Marching Band is one of the most demanding, exciting and rewarding classes in which a West student can enroll.