2026 Triple MB: The Art of Music in American Cultures

Open to any Scout from any SCOUTING AMERICA Troop/District/Council.

This is NOT a drop-off for any Scout BSA.

All Adult Chaperones must be Registered with their Scout's Troop.

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ALL SCOUTS MUST BE IN FULL FIELD UNIFORM FOR THEIR MERIT BADGE SESSION(S) THEY HAVE REGISTERED FOR:

• ART OF MUSIC IN AMERICAN CULTURES IS FROM 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM.
• MUSIC MERIT BADGE IS FROM 8:30 AM TO 12:30 PM.
• ART -and- AMERICAN CULTURES MERIT BADGES IS FROM 1:30 PM TO 4:30 PM.

ALL ACCOMPANYING ADULTS MUST BE IN FIELD OR ACTIVITY UNIFORM FOR THE MERIT BADGE SESSION(S) THEY ARE SIGNED UP FOR.

NO REFUNDS UNLESS CANCELED.

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PACIFIC SYMPHONY PROGRAM :

Join Leopold, Pacific Symphony’s favorite furry puppet friend, as he embarks on a whimsical and wondrous journey into the world of opera!
This delightful, family-friendly adaptation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute brings to life the thrilling tale of princes, princesses, magic spells, and daring rescues—all with kid-friendly narration, lively characters, and, of course, world-class music performed by Pacific Symphony. Whether you’re a young opera enthusiast or brand new to the art form, this performance is packed with laughter, adventure, and timeless melodies, making it the perfect introduction to the grandeur of opera!

MOZART: The Magic Flute (selections)

Victor Yerrid, director & puppeteer
Cast to be announced

With Image Magnification (IMAG) on the big screen for a closer look at the singers and musicians!
Lobby Activities: Enjoy special activities for kids in the concert hall lobbies related to the theme of the concert, such as crafts, games, an instrument petting zoo, and more. Activities take place from 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. for 10 a.m. concertgoers, and from 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. for 11:30 a.m. concertgoers.

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ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (OCMA) PROGRAM :

Painter Jon Serl (b. 1894, Olean, NY; d. 1993, Lake Elsinore, CA) lived a life as vivid and unconventional as his artistic practice. A former vaudeville performer, Hollywood voice actor, and gardener who reinvented himself as a painter after World War II, Serl spent decades in California, particularly in San Juan Capistrano and Lake Elsinore, creating expressive works on scavenged materials. His paintings—filled with free-form figures, vibrant color, and eccentric theatricality—reflect a deeply personal world and an unyielding search for truth beyond convention.

In 1981, the Newport Harbor Art Museum (now UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art) organized Psychological Paintings: The Personal Vision of Jon Serl, the artist’s first museum exhibition. Though his reputation later gained national attention, Serl remained on the margins of the art world—reclusive, geographically isolated, and often labeled an outsider. Jon Serl: As One, As Many returns to the place where his artistic journey began, honoring a singular 20th-century painter who forged his path independently and continues to influence contemporary artists in ways that verge on the esoteric.

Starting from the 1940s, the exhibition traces Serl’s transformation from depicting the external world of rural Southern California to conjuring an interior landscape shaped by perception, imagination, and memory, evolving alongside the shifting cultural and social currents of the 20th century. For Serl, painting was an act of discovery, mirroring his own restless search through life. As he once said: “The painting is inside. I just find it.”

Jon Serl: As One, As Many is organized by Ziying Duan, Assistant Curator.

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SCHEDULE:

08:30 AM - Check In Segerstrom Center MAIN ENTRANCE - hand in activity waiver

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08:45 AM - Group Photo.

09: 00 AM - Art Activations aligned with the Music Selections.

10:00 AM - Live Performance by the Pacific Symphony.

1:30 PM - Hand in Activity Waiver for those who did not come for Music Merit Badge -

04:30 PM - GROUP PHOTOS OUTSIDE OCMA plus Signing of Blue Card(s) for those who have completed all requirements for Art and American Cultures merit badges.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & NOTES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

FAQ 1: WHY DID THE DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE FROM MARCH 14 TO MAY 30?

ANSWER: The Eagle Scout Merit Badge Counselor has a family health situation that required the postponement and reschedule for those who are able to attend, and cancelation for refund for those who are not able to attend the new date of MAY 30.

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FAQ 2: What session should we sign up for? What is the difference between Option 1, Option 2, and Option 3?

ANSWER: OPTION 1 / EARLY BIRD - IS FOR ART, MUSIC AND AMERICAN CULTURES MERIT BADGE SESSIONS.

OPTION 2 - REGULAR - IS FOR MUSIC MERIT BADGE SESSION ONLY.

OPTION 3 - REGULAR - IS FOR ART + AMERICAN CULTURES MERIT BADGE SESSION AFTER LUNCH.

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FAQ 3: Can my Scout come by themselves or do I also sign up?

ANSWER: This is NOT a drop-off for any Scout BSA.

All Scouts BSA must have a buddy of same gender within 3 years of age for the option they have registered for, regardless of their current age.

All Scouts BSA must be accompanied by at least 1-adult leader registered to their troop at the maximum ratio of 1-adult to 5-youth.

All Adults BSA attendees must also be prepared to help Scouts from other Troops as needed.

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FAQ 4: What is the parking situation?

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FAQ 5: Are there any prerequisites?

ANSWER: YES.

ART merit badge: Read the Art Merit Badge Booklet from cover to cover BY MAY 15, 2026.

PURCHASE one Mixed Media Sketchbook (at least 6x9) AND one flat-tipped brush BY MAY 25, 2026 TO BRING on SATURDAY MAY 30, 2026. All other art supplies and materials are included and available on MAY 30.

MUSIC merit badge: Read the Music Merit Badge Booklet from cover to cover BY MAY 21, 2026. Complete Requirement 3B or 3C or 3D by MAY 21, 2026 and bring proof to show Merit Badge Counselor on MAY 30, 2026.

https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/music/

AMERICAN CULTURES merit badge: Read the American Cultures Merit Badge Booklet from cover to cover by MAY 21, 2026. Complete ALL the requirements for Scout's own culture plus one additional culture BY MAY 21, 2026 and bring photos/notes to share in show-and-tell on MAY 30.

https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/american-cultures/

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FAQ 6: What else do we bring?

ANSWER: In addition to what is required for the merit badges, Scouts should bring their 10 essentials PLUS scoutmaster signed BLUE CARD(S) AND a completed copy of the ACTIVITY WAIVER to check in. Each Adult and Each Scout should have their own completed activity waiver form.

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FAQ 7: How many of us are coming?

ANSWER: Minimum headcount required is 10 participants Including youth and adults. Maximum headcount is 30 participants including youth and adults.

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FAQ 8: Who is the merit badge counselor?

ANSWER: Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Eagle Scout with 139+ merit badges earned and registered as a Merit Badge Counselor for 18 merit badges including ART, MUSIC, AMERICAN CULTURES. He is a multicultural percussionist with studio art training.

https://www.argonautnews.com/news/lone-star-eagle-scout-jason-teh-mitchell-continues-to-serve/article_4c7ebfda-1e09-11ef-b5f1-2b32ca059906.html

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