The Symphonic Band is the most advanced instrumental music course offered at ZHS. Students in this band are also part of the ZHS Marching Band and will be expected to attend many outside of school activities during the year.

The Symphonic Band attends the Florida Bandmasters Association's Concert Evaluation and host annual Fall, Winter, Spring and Year-End Concerts. Performances at Disney World and Universal Studios are on a yearly basis. The Symphonic Band has also been invited to, and performed, at numerous national festivals such as the Smoky Mountain Music Festival in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and the Dixie Classic Music Festival in Washington, D.C.