Live Oak Emerald Regime has a proud history that started in 1970 with 36 band members and 10 color guard performers, with Michael Rubino and Cricket Hathaway as directors, and by 1976 was 146 strong. Over the years, the band has traveled and performed on previous Journey of a Lifetime trips to Hong Kong, the Soviet Union, Finland, England, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Washington, D.C., and more.
The Emerald Regime is the only West Coast band to have won two Grand National Championships, including distinctions for best winds, best marching and best general effects. The local high school band has performed twice on the Great Wall of China; was invited to play the Macy’s Day Parade in New York City; and captured a Grand Sweepstakes Award.
After the Covid-19 Pandemic, Live Oak Emeral Regime has entered it’s rebuilding era, and while small, they are mighty! In 2022 and 2023 they have placed in the top 3 or taken first place consistnely, contining the legacy of excellance that the Live Oak Marching Band and Color Guard is known for.