​A Tradition of Pride & Excellence

​Established in 1925 (see picture), the band program at Santa Cruz High School is one of the oldest in California, and we are proud and privileged to represent our community and our school as we travel throughout Northern California and beyond. 

We strive to foster a sense of camaraderie and family amongst our members: color guard and musicians united as one team—the Cardinal Regiment. When we say band we mean all students in pursuit of a common goal. Our Boosters (band parents) work together for the same.

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Over a Hundred Years of History – Highlights and Milestones

  • 2016 the band accepts a coveted Memorial Day weekend invitation to perform at Disneyland.
  • 2014 the band performs at the Hawaii Invitational International Music Festival.
  • 2012 the band is featured in a national campaign for Disney's Magic Music Days.
  • 2008 the band returns to Waikiki for the "World of Pageantry" parade, concert, percussion & winter guard festival.
  • 2007 the band accepts an invitation to march in the "Greek Heritage" parade in San Francisco.
  • 2006 the band is invited to apply for the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. They receive Grand Sweepstakes at the Del Mar Review by earning the highest combined score in Concert & Parade competition.
  • 2005 the band marches in the King Kamehameha Day Parade in Waikiki, Oahu.
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Band Directors

  • 1999-present Christina Latham
  • 1998-99 Teresa Jones
  • 1995-98 Eric Wiltshire
  • 1992-94 Ray Lindsey
  • 1991-92 Dean McNair
  • 1989-91 John Burn
  • 1962-89 Silvester McElroy
  • 1949-62 Merle Good
  • 1948-50 Edwin Taylor
  • 1946-48 Norman Walters
  • 1934-46 John Farrar
  • 1920-34 John Squires