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 online PE in addition to Marching Band/CG. (This includes all sports.)  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 2026)

• 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: 

  • The Band Family annual donation will be due in September. The 2026 budget is not yet complete, but expect the amount to be no more than $500.  Payment plan available.

  • Marching Band and Color Guard Camp: Cost TBD 

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

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

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

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

  • Duffle Bag with name personalization $43 

  • Red Windbreaker $47 

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

• Required for Color Guard:

  • Family annual donation will be due in September. The 2026 budget is not yet complete, but expect the amount to be no more than $500. Payment plan available.

  • Marching Band and Color Guard Camp: $TBD

  • Color Guard Shoes $50

  • Color Guard Gloves $20

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

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

  • Red Windbreaker $47 (New for 2025) 

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

MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD CAMP

BAND CAMP REGISTRATION SIGN-UP COMING SOON:

2026 Band Camp Dates:

Tuesday, 7/28/2026 Leadership Only, 8:00 a.m. to Noon 

Friday, 7/31/2026 New Students and Leadership Only, 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Monday, 8/3/2026 to Friday, 8/7/2026, All Members, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

***Additional Color Guard Dates TBA***

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

• 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: (2026 Coming Soon!)

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

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

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

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

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

2026/2027 MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

May 14, 2026 Band and Color Guard Parent Meeting & Uniform Fitting For all NEW Members

July 28, 2026 Band Camp: Leadership Only 8:00 a.m. to Noon 

July 29, 2026 Freshman Registration and Uniform Fittings

July 30, 2026 Sophomore Registration and Uniform Fittings

July 31, 2026 Junior and Senior Registration and Uniform Fittings

July 31, 2026 Band Camp: All Leadership 8:00 a.m. to Noon

July 31, 2026 Band Camp: ALL New Band and Color Guard Members 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Aug 3-7, 2026 Band Camp: ALL Band & CG 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Aug 20, 2026 Thursday Home Football Game vs. Pacifica 

Sept 4, 2026 Friday Away Football Game vs. Santa Ana

Sept 11, 2026 Friday Home Football Game vs. Portola HOMECOMING

Oct 1, 2026 Thursday Home Football Game vs. El Toro 

Oct 3, 2026 Tustin Tiller Days Parade

Oct 10, 2026 Norwalk Parade

Oct 16, 2026 Friday Home Football Game vs. Orange MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND NIGHT

Oct 23, 2026 Friday Home Football Game vs. El Dorado SENIOR NIGHT

Oct 24, 2026 Loara Band Review 

Nov 3, 2026 TUSD Showcase

Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Concert (Band Only) 

Nov 21, 2026 Arcadia Band Review 

Dec 4-9, 2026 Pearl Harbor Day Parade, Hawaii