Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Timeline
Recognitions
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Bryce Beckel

Fremont,CA

Summary

Professional music educator with proven track record in directing instrumental ensembles. Skilled in curriculum development, performance planning, and student mentorship. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving high-quality results. Reliable, adaptable, and proficient in fostering creative and disciplined student-centered learning environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Instrumental Music Director & Arts Dept. Chair

Mission San Jose High School
08.2022 - Current

Director of wind band and orchestra classes. Chief director of the Warrior Marching Band & Color Guard parade band. Ensembles continually receive superior and unanimous superior ratings. Ensembles have performed across California and internationally. Lead collaborative department meetings to ensure the needs of all arts classes are met (and exceeded).

Director of Music

Thomas Russell Middle School
08.2019 - 08.2022

Director of two wind bands, two chorus classes and reestablished the school's orchestra program. Named Curriculum Lead of the Elective Department for the 2021-2022 school year leading that largest coalition of teachers on campus.

Adjudicator & Membership Chair

Northern California Band Association
02.2018 - Current

Drum major and marching band adjudicator. Membership chair since summer of 2025.

Executive Director Of Bands

Tri-City Band Corps
06.2017 - 01.2023

Lead music and marching band rehearsals for the Royal and Cadet Regiments. Student ages range from 12 to 18.

Marching Band & Drum Major Instructor

Mission San Jose High School
08.2017 - 07.2022

Design, develop, and implement marching, mace and conducting technique to be implemented for the fall and winter competitive marching band seasons. Increased the programs marching scores by 8.7 points from the 2018 and 2019 fall marching seasons. Produced the school's first field conducting champion.

Student Teacher

Davidson Middle School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices. Provided group teaching in a classroom setting, as well as individual student support. Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
03-2021

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Music

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
05-2019

Bachelor Of Music - Music Education

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
05-2018

Skills

  • Group and Individual Tailored Instruction
  • Strong collaborator, incl with Families
  • Adaptable
  • Student-Centered Environment
  • Logistics & Inventory Management
  • Event Planning & Logistics
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Course Work
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Course Work

Affiliations

National Association for Music Education

California Music Educators Association

California Band Directors Association

Northern California Band Association

Sonoma State University Alumni Association - Life Member

Timeline

Instrumental Music Director & Arts Dept. Chair

Mission San Jose High School
08.2022 - Current

Director of Music

Thomas Russell Middle School
08.2019 - 08.2022

Student Teacher

Davidson Middle School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Adjudicator & Membership Chair

Northern California Band Association
02.2018 - Current

Marching Band & Drum Major Instructor

Mission San Jose High School
08.2017 - 07.2022

Executive Director Of Bands

Tri-City Band Corps
06.2017 - 01.2023

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

American College of Education

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Music

Sonoma State University

Bachelor Of Music - Music Education

Sonoma State University

Recognitions

Awarded the 'President's Award' by Northern California Band Association President, Mario H. Sebastian for the 2017-2018 school year for superior service and dedication to the organization.

References

Christy Latham: President, Northern California Band Association & Director of Bands, Santa Cruz High School 

E: president@ncbaonline.net P: 1-831-419-0704

Ashley Shine-Dirlam, Director of Bands, Merced High School

E: ashley.shine.dirlam@gmail.com P: 1-209-535-5439

Louise Jacob Past President, Northern California Band Association & Director of Music, Armijo High School

E: louisebjacob@gmail.com P: 1-707-495-4398