

Brian Beck Visual Design
Professional. Practical. Reliable.
ABOUT BRIAN
Bio:
Brian Beck is currently the Director of Bands at Davis High School in Yakima, Washington. Brian graduated summa cum laude from Central Washington University in 2014 with a Bachelors in Broad Area Music Education and a Douglas Honors College Interdisciplinary Honors Minor. Brian has performed with the CWU Symphonic Winds, CWU Symphony Orchestra, and as principal tuba of the renown CWU Wind Ensemble under Larry Gookin. Brian also played bass trombone in CWU Jazz 2 and 3. Brian's choir experience includes singing in the CWU Men's Choir and the University Chorale under Vijay Singh.
Brian performed as a member of the Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps from 2008-2012. Brian held the position of tuba section leader from 2010-12 and was hornline captain for the 2012 season. While with OC, Brian received the prestigious Crusader of the Year award in 2009 and the Outstanding Brass Performer award in 2011. He also served as the tuba soloist for the corps in 2012.
Brian Beck served as the Program Co-Coordinator for the CWU Marching Band between 2010-2013 where he helped to pick show music, write drill, plan and teach rehearsals, and work in other administrative capacities. He was also the Assistant Director and Visual Designer for the Naches Valley Marching Band. Brian has been a Brass Instructor with the Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps since fall 2012 to 2014. In addition to the groups listed above, he has worked with various other high school groups from Oregon and Washington.
Outside of music, Brian is an avid skier who has been going up to White Pass Ski Area nearly every weekend since the age of four. Once the snow melts, you can find him hiking, camping, mountain biking, and rock climbing with his family and friends.
My Clients:
Central Washington University Marching Band 2010-2013
Naches Valley High School Marching Band 2010-2013
West Valley High School Marching Band 2014
Davis High School Marching Band 2014-Present

References:
Larry Gookin
Director of Bands - Central Washington University
Jeremy Freisz
Director of Bands - West Valley High School (previously at Naches High School)