Marching Band and Color Guard

Fall Start Up

• The Band year is comprised of Marching Band in Fall semester and Jazz Band or  Winter Drumline  in the Spring semester. Some students may opt to particiapte in Symphonic or Wind Ensembles in Fall in lieu of Marching Band. 

• The Color Guard year is comprised of performing with Marching Band in the Fall semester and Winter Guard in the Spring semester.

• Note: As of 2024, all incoming freshman and sophomores will be required to take PE in addition to Marching Band/CG. (This includes all sports.) We recommend the online summer P.E. course.  Please email your counselor as soon as possible to be enrolled if you are not already.  Counselor information can be found HERE.

• Physical Exams/Athletic Clearance forms are required for Marching Band as we are a Varsity Sport. (No-Cost if scheduled through Beckman affiliated clinic). CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

• A Transportation Fee payment is required,  typically $200. This fee pays for busses to and from football games and competitions. CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR TRANSPORTATION FEE (Beginning August 2025)

• Students will practice Monday through Friday during 6th period and one to two days after school until 6:00 p.m.

Investment

Beckman Patriot Band and Color Guard has an annual budget of approximately $46,000. All Marching Band and Color Guard parents will be asked to donate a suggested amount and/or participate in fundraising campaigns

• Required Items for Marching Band: 

  • Suggested donation of $350  to the Band Boosters (Payment plan available) CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOURS NOW

  • Marching Band and Color Guard Camp: $150 per student CLICK HERE

  • Game Day T-Shirt (“Reds”) $19 per shirt (This will be available for purchase during registration at Band fittings) CLICK HERE

  • Band Shorts (“Grays”) – $18 per pair (This will be available for purchase during registration at Band fittings) CLICK HERE

  • Marching Shoes - $60  (This will be available for purchase during registration at Band fittings) CLICK HERE

  • Spats $15 - (Available for purchase during registration at Band fittings or CLICK HERE

  • Duffle Bag with name personalization $43 (New for 2025) CLICK HERE

  • Red Windbreaker $47 (New for 2025) CLICK HERE

  • Note: Winter Drumline Competition Season will have  an additional  participation donation in December

• Required for Color Guard:

  • Suggested donation of $350  to the Band Boosters  (Payment plan available)  CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOURS NOW

  • Marching Band and Color Guard Camp: $150 per student CLICK HERE

  • Color Guard Shoes $50

  • Color Guard Gloves $20

  • Game Day T-Shirt (“Reds”) $19 per shirt (This is not the Beckman P.E. shirt.) CLICK HERE

  • Duffle Bag with name personalization $43 (New for 2025) CLICK HERE

  • Red Windbreaker $47 (New for 2025) CLICK HERE

  • Note: The Winter Guard Competition Season will have a separate participation donation in December

2025 Marching Band & Color Guard Camp

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BAND CAMP - Monday, August 4th through Friday, August 8th  

• Band and CG Camp is one week in duration. All incoming band and CG members are required to attend. The fee  for Camp is $150 per student. Scholarships are available. Please email Mr. Ruvalcaba directly to inquire jruvalcaba@tustin.k12.ca.us

• 2025 Band Camp dates are Monday, August 4th through Friday, August 8th. 

• MANDATORY Parent Meeting held on August 8th at 5:00 p.m. in the Band Room 320,  followed by the family dinner and student showcase. 

• Students should bring their instrument, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle & a lunch that doesn't need to be refrigerated.

• The Band Boosters will also provide additional water bottles. Students should hydrate the week prior to prepare. 

• Returning students should wear their "reds and grays". Reds and grays will be available for new students to purcahse at registration. New students should wear comfortable shorts and a T-shirt until you get your "reds and grays". All students should wear sneakers for marching.  

2025 Band Camp Dates, Times and Spirit Themes:

• Monday, August 4th : Theme - Getting to Know You

  • 8:00 a.m. Leadership Camp: Leaders, and all Seniors, Juniors, and any Sophmores intrested in leadership report

  • 10:00 a.m. All members report

  • 3:00 p.m. Dismissal

• Tuesday, August 5th: Theme - Musical Luau (Hawaiian Day)

  • 8:00 a.m. All members report 

  • 3:00 p.m. Dismissal 

• Wednesday, August 6th: Theme - Bill Nye the Music Guy! (Nerd Day)

  • 8:00 a.m. All members report

  • 3:00 p.m. Dismissal

• Thursday, August 7th: Theme - A Bird, A Plane? No, it's SuperSousaphone! (Super hero day)

  • 8:00 a.m. All members report

  • 3:00 p.m. Dismissal

• Friday, August 8th: Theme - Playing Like a Patriot! (Patriot Reds)

  • 2:00 p.m.  All members report

  • 5:00 p.m. Mandatory Parent meeting in the band room 320

  • 5:45 p.m. Family BBQ

2025/2026 TENTATIVE DATES*

• Wednesday, July 30th - Freshman Registration / Uniform Fitting in Band Room 302 8am - 12pm

• Thursday, July 31st - Sophomore Registration / Uniform Fitting in Band Room 302 8am - 12pm

• Friday, August 1st - Junior & Senior Registration / Uniform Fitting in Band Room 302 8am - 12pm

• Monday, August 4th - Band Camp 

• Tuesday, August 5th - Band Camp

• Wednesday, August 6th - Band Camp

• Thursday, August 7th - Band Camp

• Friday, August 8th - Band Camp and Parent Showcase

• Wednesday, August 13th - First Day of School

• Thursday, August 21st - Home Football Game vs. Aliso Niguel

• Friday, September 5th - Home Football Game vs. Canyon

• Friday, September 12th - Away Football Game vs. Portola

• Friday, September 19th - Away Football Game vs. Woodbridge

• Friday, October 3rd - HOMECOMING - Home Football Game vs. Fullerton

• Saturday, October 4th - Tiller Days Parade

• Wednesday, October 8th - Marching Band Photos

• Saturday, October 11th - Norwalk Halloween Parade

• Friday, October 31st - SENIOR NIGHT - Home Football Game vs. Marina

• Saturday, November 1st - Chino Parade Competition

• Thursday, November 6th - Veteran's Day Concert in the PAC

• Saturday, November 22nd - Arcadia Parade Competition

*Dates will be added and events are finalized.