 After officially retiring, Dr. Begian returned to the world-famous Interlochen Center For The Arts where he had previously served as a faculty member, 1961–1964 and in 1973.Jeffrey S. Kimpton, Interlochen's seventh President, performed in Dr. Begian's University of Illinois Large Symphonic Band (the premiere performing band at the time) as a cornetist during the early 70's.During Begian's tenure at the University of Illinois, he continued the LP recording project established by his predecessor, Mark Hindsley.