The school boards did a revaluation of music in the system and began their program in 1967. The Lions band membership declined as the services were now duplicated by the system and Mikel announced his last season with the band in 1971/72. Before leaving he called a meeting with the Schools Music Teachers Association, consisting of 13 Band directors and the Lions Band Committee. It was decided that although the schools could offer a basic program, there still was a need for the student requiring more of a musical challenge. There was a large number of students rehearsing below their ability level. All members of Lions Band had to be members of the school program and the "C" Band was phased out. Mr. Bob Hordern was hired as the new director to work on the new program. Peter England followed as director began in 1972. The "C" Band was not phased out and the program met its new challenges. The band moved location from Riverview Collegiate to Mount Royal in 74 - 75 and the hope was that more west side students would be recruited for "B" and "C" Band. Marching rehearsals were once a month with drill instructors. The band improved with the added instruction. They began to increase performances and their high standing.
Other Directors followed over the years most dealing with just the Concert Band, but some dealing with all the bands - Karen Kowalenko-Evjen, Nicholas Todd), Gary Evjen, Barrie Redford, David Huggs, Casey Elder-Longstaff, Paul Newton, Brennan Risling(Marching Band Only), Deanna Hnatiw, Lisa Copland(Marching Band Only), Jennifer McAllister and Barry Uraski.
Barrie Redford - Director from 1990-1994 began the Band on a new endeavor of Fancy Dill, a marching band that played while marching patterns on a football field as seen at half time football game. The band had many awards as a junior group in this category that included a Flag Corp, Drum Corp, and Drum Majors which won awards in their categories. The Show Band received a third place standing at the World Marching Competition in Calgary in 1996. When Barrie left, a number of directors replaced him as one director was not available of experience for all bands so various directors were set up to handle each band.
The Band has a Flag Corp that is instructed by Kim Baumfeld. This group twirls colourful flags as they dance and march in Parades and Field Show. Students of no experience can join this group.