The Symphonic Band program is an academic program offered at West Johnston High School. There are two bands; the Wind Symphony under the direction of Mr. David S. Duffy and the Symphonic Band under the direction of Mr. Garrett L. Griffin.

Each of the bands are comprised of members from the marching band and interested students selected through auditions. These symphonic bands perform at concerts, and participate in local and national competitions, and selected community activities.

The Symphonic Bands compete at the National level through attendance at the Dixie Classic Festival and the National Adjudicators Invitational. Local and Regional competitions include attendance at the NC Bandmaster and the Southeastern District Band Director's Association events.

The West Johnston High School Symphonic Bands have performed throughout the Eastern United States, including performances in 2003 at Atlanta's Symphony Hall and in 2006 at the Rialto Center for the Performing Arts.

 

 West Johnston High School Band had the most students ever named to
2008 Southeastern All-District Band and the most from any
school in Johnston County this year. Seven hundred students from high
schools throughout the thirty county Southeastern District auditioned
to become a member of the All-District Band.