Students in grades 5-8 may be in the instrumental band program.  The band program is offered through the help of the Alter High School Director of Bands.  Students are given the opportunity to choose an instrument in September, and classes are held once a week.  Advanced band (third year) is held before school, while Beginning and Intermediate levels are rotated in 45-minute classes.  Band is an extra curricular activity and students are responsible for their academic class work.

The instrumental program combines students from St. Albert the Great and other area Catholic schools to present two concerts a year (December and May.)  Upper level students have the opportunity to participate in a Junior High Solo and Ensemble Contest in March; as well as the District XII Ohio Music Education Association Junior High Honor Band.