Beam is now brought to you by Arc
This year, our company is evolving its name and branding to better represent the broad community we serve. Our flagship apps—UDBapp, Beam, StrideTV—will retain the same identity you know and trust. Our new name, Arts Reimagined Collective, or Arc, communicates our commitment to building apps and providing services that modernize how performing artists hone and rehearse their craft.
Introducing Geo
Geo started as an attendance feature inside UDBapp, our app for teaching and learning drill, using geo-fencing for check-in and event management to ensure performers were on-site and ready to begin. In 2026, Geo became a dedicated app for any organization looking to upgrade its group event management. With expanded functionality, like dedicated calendars per ensemble and attendance tracking, Geo operates as the one source of truth for your rehearsal and event information.
Arc accounts for seamless integration across our apps
Starting in 2026, all users will create and use Arc accounts to login to Beam, Geo, and UDBapp. Arc accounts can be created directly in the app or by using your existing Google or Apple credentials. Your Arc account will migrate with you into any of our other apps and make it easy to manage your profile and join new organizations with just a few taps. For administrators, our newly renovated Arc Dashboard will be accessed via your Arc account instead of codes and rotating passwords.
Unified ensemble and group organization
Arc accounts make it easy to manage students across multiple ensembles and seasons. Beam, Geo, and UDBapp share a common structure, letting your students and licenses move as your needs change throughout the year.
Need to create a pep band ensemble with Beam accounts? Share codes with students from your existing marching band group and onboard new performers with a few taps. During musical season, shift licenses from your marching band group to the orchestra pit to give them Beam access. The new unified roster gives you the flexibility to manage multiple groups seamlessly.
Refreshed user interface
One of the first changes you will notice this year is the refreshed interface and color palette. Our goal was to make Beam feel highly familiar to our returning customers while also bringing the app into alignment with modern design principles. For example, the app now supports color themes (dark & light) as well as improved readability and navigation throughout. Additionally, the app now utilizes a vertical orientation on mobile devices in all areas except when viewing songs.
Modernized settings structure
In order to intuitively manage licenses, rosters, permissions, drill files, and groups, we refreshed UDBapp's settings menu. The new structure flows logically from organization-wide elements at the top down to specific groups. Each section has been enhanced with recognizable icons and buttons that function in ways you would expect. The new vertical orientation allows you to comfortably manage nearly every aspect of your organization from within the app.
