The marching band is the most visible and prominent aspect of the school's music program. Thomas Siwicki directed the marching band from the early 1950s until his retirement in 1982. Under his tenure, the marching band went beyond just playing halftime programs at football games and advanced into the highly challenging arena of band competitions. Sawicki initiated the practice of taking the band on international trips to places like Austria and Canada to play in competitions and experience foreign travel. His successor, Philip Grigson, continued the proud marching band tradition from 1986 to 2012. The Paris Marching Band continues to be an integral part of many students' school experience.