Alex Beltran is an active writer, teacher, performer, and clinician based in New England. He holds a Masters Degree in music history from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he also received an undergraduate degree in percussion performance. While at UMass Alex has worked as teaching assistant to Thom Hannum, studied under Ayano Kataoka, and currently teaches and arranges for the UMass Minuteman Marching Band.

Alex’s marching career began with the Connecticut Hurricanes from 2008-2010 before marching in the quad line at The Cadets from 2011-2014. During his time at The Cadets, the group won the 2011 DCI Championship and the 2013 Fred Sanford High Percussion Award. He was battery section leader from the 2012-2014 seasons. Alex was also a member of the nationally renowned UMass Drum Line from 2010-2013, where he performed at PASIC in 2011and the 2013 Macy’s Day Parade. He was both quad line and battery section leader for the 2013 season.

After aging out Alex immediately began working with top drum corps and percussion programs, teaching The Cadets battery during the 2015 and 2016 seasons before transitioning to the Boston Crusaders for the 2017 season through the present. During this time, he has also worked with top WGI groups including United Percussion, Infinity Percussion, and Spirit of America. While pursuing his Masters studies, Alex maintained an active schedule working with and writing for schools across the United States and putting on clinics both with the UMass percussion program and as a stand alone presenter.

Alex is currently the Battery Caption Manager for the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle corps, where he handles the day to day teaching, equipment, and logistical needs of the battery and coordinate the staff. He is also the Battery Arranger and Caption Manager for consistent WGI Independent World Finalist United Percussion, where he works closely with Ian Hale and Mike Bishop. He is ecstatic to be back on the design team for 7th Regiment for his second year, and is looking forward to continuing to work with such an amazing team.

When he is not traveling or teaching, Alex enjoys exploring scenic Western Massachusetts, involving himself in the local live music scene, and learning about the history of Roman and Western Culture.

Alex proudly endorses Vic Firth Drum Sticks, and Zildjian Cymbals.