The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare student and director perception of non-musical outcomes in school band programs in a suburban setting. The study sample was recruited from high schools within the geographical recruitment area of the Cerritos College District in the County of Los Angeles. The design was a purposeful sampling descriptive study. The data collecting instrument was a Likert-type questionnaire that was tested with a Cronbach's alpha for internal reliability. Band director scores were analyzed to determine placement in a high or low category of perception of non-musical outcomes. Regardless of their scores, students were placed in the same categories as their respective directors. The scores of the students within each category (high or low) were then compared to the scores of students from the other category for significant difference utilizing a t-test. The fact that no statistical difference was observed between the student groups regarding the learning of responsibility and critical thinking through band experience indicates that student perceptions are not linked to the perceptions of their directors. However, the scores of student perception between the two groups related to the area of respect were significantly different. Results revealed that higher student scores linked to higher director scores and lower student scores linked to lower director scores. This indicates that student and director perceptions of learning respect through the band experience are linked. The theoretical significance of the findings is discussed. Results may provide a basis for further research on the inclusion and implementation of non-musical goals as valuable components of school band curricula.