Background
Beck, Allen Earl was born on March 5, 1937 in Defiance, Ohio, United States. Son of Harlan Earl and Violet Elsie (Allen) Beck.
Beck, Allen Earl was born on March 5, 1937 in Defiance, Ohio, United States. Son of Harlan Earl and Violet Elsie (Allen) Beck.
Bachelor of Music, Catholic University, 1988. Master of Music, Catholic University, 1990. Doctor of Music (honorary), Defiance College, 1988.
Assistant director, United States Navy Band, Washington, 1970-1973; manager, United States Navy music, Bureau Naval Personnel, Washington, 1973-1978; music director, United States Naval Academy Band, Annapolis, Maryland., 1978-1984; music director, United States Navy Band, Washington, 1984-1989; commissioned, United States Navy, 1957; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy, 1984; retired, United States Navy, 1989; director of bands, Defiance (Ohio) College, 1991. Conductor various all-state band festivals, since 1970, adjudicator, since 1970, clinician various high schools/colleges, since 1970.
Member American Bandmasters Association, World Association Symphonic Bands and Emsembles, Masons, Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Beta Museum.
Married Chloeann Ward, June 3, 1956. 1 child, Martin Allen.