 At the secondary level, just after studying at Tanglewood (the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra), Dr. Begian began his tenure as band director at Detroit's Cass Technical High School,1947 through 1964.At Cass Tech, Begian honed his skills as a band director before advancing to the University level after completing his doctorate.He pursued a doctorate and college career at the urging of his mentor at Cass Tech, Larry Teal of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO).