lancaster high school has three bands that rehearse during school hours. the concert band is the entry-level band, the wind symphony is the mid-level band, and the symphonic band is the most prestigious. in 2010, all three attained a score of gold or gold with distinction at their yearly nyssma evaluation. lancaster also has a jazz ensemble and a successful marching band. in 2011 and 2013, the lancaster high school marching redskins won the new york state field band conference state championship, large school 2 division. the lancaster marching redskins were officially promoted to the "national class" of the new york state field band conference on february 20, 2014.