At the time he wrote this march, composer Brian Beck (b. 1976) was Director of Bands at Byrd Middle School. He holds a bachelor's degree in music education from Texas A&M University-Commerce and a master's degree in music education from the University of Houston.
He served for many years at the Duncanville Independent School District as a band director at Byrd Middle School and beginning band instructor at Brandenburg Intermediate School.
Mr. Beck is very active in composing and arranging for both instrumental and vocal ensembles, many featured in honor band concerts, state marching contests, compact disc recordings, and choral concerts.
Mr. Beck is a member of the Association of Songwriters, Composers, Arrangers, and Publishers (ASCAP). Other affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, where he serves as the Region 20 Middle School Band Chairman, and Texas Band Masters Association.