Bryce Beckel

Bryce Beckel is an experienced adjudicator, conductor and clinician in Northern California whose ensembles have performed across California and Europe. He holds a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Education & Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music from Sonoma State University, and a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. Bryce previously served as the Director of Instrumental Music as Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, CA and Thomas Russell Middle School in Milpitas prior to MSJ. Bryce prides himself in concentrating on strong fundamentals in his teachings and focusing on continued growth and progress. He currently serves as a board member for NCBA as the Membership Chair and the Administrative Assistant to the NCBA Board of Directors.

During Bryce's time at Mission San Jose High School, his ensembles continuously achieved unanimous superior ratings in all areas of instrumental music (bands and orchestra). The marching band at MSJ won numerous sweepstakes and 1st place awards, and the drum major and color guard programs won circuit division championship titles under his directorship. Prior to becoming a band director, Bryce served as a drum major instructor at Mission San Jose High School, Inderkum High School, Petaluma High School, Armijo High School, Davidson Middle School and Crystal Middle School.

Areas of Adjudication:

Field Visual - Individual
Field Visual - Ensemble
Field GE, Parade Marching
Parade Showmanship
Drum Major - Parade
Drum Major - L Pattern - Mace
Drum Major - L Pattern - Military
Drum Major - Field Conducting

Competition Results

2026 - 2027

2025 - 2026

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