About the Beckman High School Concert Bands....

There is no satisfactory substitute for excellence."
-Dr. Arnold O. Beckman

The Beckman High School Band was founded in August of 2004 when the high school first opened its doors. The band program at Beckman is already the largest high school band program in the Tustin Unified School District with two levels of concert bands, the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band in addition to the 140 member Patriot Marching Band and the jazz band. The Beckman High School Band has experienced much success in its short history and has already earned Superior Ratings at a district SCSBOA music festival and earned a Superior Rating at an SCSBOA Regional Festival in May 2007. Students from the group have won auditions to the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association Honor Band, and the Chapman University Honor Band.

Arnold O. Beckman, founder and chairman emeritus of Beckman Instruments, Inc., represents nearly a century of outstanding scientific achievements. What you probably didn't know about this inventor was that Dr. Beckman was also a very talented pianist and often performed with small orchestras. Music - especially proficiency at the keyboard - came to play an important role in his life as both a passion and a means of earning a living. His mothers' insistence on diligent practice, however uncomfortable, conveyed a lesson to him about the importance of disciplined effort in achieving success. The music program at Beckman High School, inspired by the endeavors and achievements of our namesake, is committed to excellence in the arts. Our state-of-the-arts facilities provide the extraordinary opportunity for our students to engage in independent, creative challenges, thus empowering them to applications far beyond the classroom - similar to those made by Dr. Beckman himself.

Beckman High School Wind Ensemble - Honors

2008

Invitation to perform at Disney Community Arts Showcase

2007

Superior Rating, SCSBOA Regional Festival, Redlands East Valley High School
Superior Rating, SCSBOA District Festival, Beckman High School
Invitation to perform at Disney Community Arts Showcase

2006

Excellent Rating, SCSBOA District Festival, Chaffey High School

2005

Superior Rating, TUSD District Festival, Beckman High School

Performances

2008

SCSBOA District Festival, Beckman High School
Disneyland Community Arts Showcase, Anaheim

2007

Winter Concert, Beckman High School
Spring Concert, Beckman High School
Concert with IVC Wind Symphony, Beckman High School
SCSBOA Regional Festival, Redlands East Valley High School
SCSBOA District Festival, Beckman High School

2006

Winter Concert, Beckman High School
Spring Concert, Beckman High School
SCSBOA District Festival, Chaffey High School

2005

Winter Concert, Beckman High School
Concert with IVC Wind Symphony, Beckman High School
Spring Concert, Beckman High School
TUSD Festival, Beckman High School

2004

Winter Concert, Beckman High School
Veterans Day Concert, Beckman High School
Beckman High School Dedication, Beckman High School
Tustin Tiller Days, Columbus Tustin Park

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