Instrumental music is available to students in grades 4 and 5. The Elmwood Band performs throughout the year, including a winter concert, a band/orchestra/chorus spring concert, and the 5th grade band festival. Throughout the year students are working on performance music as well as achievement lines and scale requirements.

All interested 4th and 5th grade students are able to participate in Elmwood's Orchestra program. Students receive one small group lesson and one full ensemble rehearsal each week. Interested 5th grade students may also audition to participate in District #203 Honor Strings, which meets once a week from mid-October through February.