Beam: Powered by Arc

Beam: Powered by Arc

Beam Music App

3 ratings
43 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 15, 2026
  • October 2, 2026

Features

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This app provides ensembles with tools to organize, annotate, and perform music collaboratively. It streamlines rehearsal processes, allowing for easy score management and shared annotation layers for different roles. Access a library of free sheet music and integrate with other tools for attendance and drill management.

✓Interactive music organization
✓Score annotation tools
✓Customizable annotation layers
✓Sheet music library access
✓Attendance tracking integration
✓Seamless page management
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What's New in Beam

1.3.5

October 2, 2026

- Apple Pencil Support + Swiping with your finger - Ability to instantly annotate with an Apple Pencil - Annotating now available in Live Mode

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User reviews

Huge Downgrade

This app went from a good music app for a lot of uses to a massively rushed, bug filled nightmare to use. The downgrade of this app is unacceptable considering it was the gold standard for modern music apps. Critical features have been missing since launch, and the app still has major bugs that make it unusable. Do not use this app, paper music is a far better solution than this disappointment
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Embarrassing

First of all, it seems like every negative review on the App Store is magically not being counted and is artificially boosting the app’s rating which is definitely shady. Second of all, about every seven days all of the music I have downloaded refuses to load at all. Every time this happens I have to manually delete and redownload everything again. How is this even possible? The data should be stored locally and all the app has to do is read it. I can’t believe this is a problem.
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Annotations Unusable

The annotation feature lags to the point of being nigh on unusable. It takes me 15 minutes to mark drill in a song, let alone add notes during rehearsal on the field. This cannot be that hard a fix.

Beam does not work

There was no real for arc or whatever arc is to come in a change something that didn’t need to be changed. They got rid of stuff that worked just fine with stuff that doesn’t work. There was no need for this change.

dysfunctional mess!

i’m in college marching band. on three seperate occasions it has corrupted the downloads i had for my music. twice in the stands, once right before i was about to go on the field. i am not alone, and this is a widespread issue in my band. this is not a reliable app, and i’ve had to redownload my parts multiple times and there is no easy way to download all or delete all; you must go in and do them one by one. you’d be better using google drive if it wasn’t for the live mode feature.
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FAQ

What is Beam's primary function?

Beam transforms music rehearsals into an interactive experience, offering tools for ensembles to organize, annotate, and perform music together. It aims to keep all performers synchronized during rehearsals, on the field, or on stage.

How does Beam integrate with other Arc ecosystem apps?

Beam seamlessly integrates with UDBapp and Geo within the Arc ecosystem. This allows for a single login across all Arc apps, synchronizing music, drill, attendance, and rehearsal tools for a connected platform.

Can I find free music to use with Beam?

Yes, Beam includes a Public Library where users can discover royalty-free sheet music. This music is ready for performance or recording, providing a valuable resource for ensembles.

What kind of annotation features does Beam offer?

Beam allows for the creation and saving of customizable annotation tools. It also features role-dependent annotation layers, giving directors, students, and staff managed access to notes and markings.

How does Beam handle attendance and scheduling?

Beam integrates with Geo for calendar and attendance tracking. Users can view rehearsal and performance schedules, check into events, and track attendance throughout the season, with a live view of who is present.

Is Beam available on multiple devices?

Yes, Beam is supported on both iPhone and iPad, allowing for flexibility in how users access and utilize its features across different Apple devices.

What is the update frequency for Beam?

Beam was last updated on July 17, 2026, with version 1.2.3. The release date was July 15, 2026, indicating recent development and ongoing support.

What is the user rating for Beam?

Beam has a user rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its current user base.