Sergio Amador
Brass Caption Head
Mr. Amador is a marching advocate and has several years of experience working on staff with the bands in the local circuit.
He has worked extensively with the Eastlake Band during their marching season, and by providing Horn Masterclasses and lessons. In 2021, he marched Drum Corps International with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps from Casper, Wyoming.
Matthew Hernandez
Co-Brass Caption Head
Matthew began his Drum Corps Experience with Horizon DBC in 2016, and marched with the Blue Knights in 2019. Matthew continued to appear in the marching arts community as an assistant marching clinician/marching tech in the West/Central Texas area, visual staff member at Arsenal DBC in 2024, and as an ensemble consultant at Ethereal Winds in their 2025 season.
Matthew works towards fostering positive growth through hard work and dedication in music and hopes to continually spread the love of music to as many people as possible.
Cameron Wilson
Brass Technician
In 2023, he joined the Santa Fe High School as head band director. Cameron performs locally with Chamber Chops, High Desert Winds, Tri-M Productions, and Concordia. In his free time, he makes jewelry, reads, bakes cookies, and acts as a jungle gym for his two birds.
Sergio Villarreal Bañuelos
Brass Technician
His drum corps experience includes performing with Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps in 2019, Crossmen from 2020 to 2022, and Carolina Crown in 2023, where he returned for his age-out season in 2024.
As an educator, Sergio has served as a visual and/or music instructor at Montwood High School from 2021 to 2023, contributing to the program’s growth and student success.
Joseph Barrios
Brass Technician
Joseph has performed in the UTEP Wind Symphony, UTEP Horn Choir, UTEP Marching Band and Pep Band, UTEP Symphony Orchestra, UTEP Symphonic Band, UTEP Ceremonial Brass, and UTEP Concert Band. He has also performed at the 2017 Midwest Convention, the 2018 Texas Music Educators Association Convention, and the 2019 American Bandmasters Association Convention.
Outside of UTEP, Joseph has played with the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company (2016-2018), and the Paso Del Norte Symphony Orchestra (2017-2020), currently playing with the El Paso Ballet Company (2022-present) Ethereal Winds Independent (2025-present).
Joseph has also worked with several El Paso schools during marching and concert seasons for several years: Andress HS (2014-2016), H. E. Charles MS (2019), Burges HS (2019-2022), Ross MS (2019-2020), Magoffin MS (2019-2020), and is currently working at Austin High School (2023-present), Ethereal Winds Independent (2025-present)
Andrea Rovelli
Brass Consultant
Omar Cordova
Brass Technician
Originally from El Paso, Texas, he earned both his Master’s of Music in Conducting and his Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education at UTEP. During his time at UTEP, Omar performed with numerous ensembles, assisted with the UTEP athletic band program, and conducted the Concert Band. He has also performed with the San Angelo Community Band, the Big Bend Community Band, Paso Del Norte Big Band, the Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso Summer Orchestra, and local church groups. He also worked with several high school marching bands in the El Paso region.
Omar Cordova marched with The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps (based in Tempe, AZ) from 2013 to 2015. During his time with The Academy, he performed in many locations around the United States, including the Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, AZ. In his third and final year, he served as the trumpet section leader and was awarded the Most Outstanding Brass Member Award.
Omar Cordova is an active member of the Association of Texas Small School Bands, the Texas Music Educators Association, and the Texas Bandmasters Association.
Chance Fox
Brass Technician
Outside of music, Chance enjoys playing chess and spending time with his dog. His passion for music education, combined with his experience as both a performer and educator, allows him to inspire and support the next generation of musicians.
Brass Staff
The educators behind the Arsenal hornline.
Caption Leadership
Sergio Amador
Sergio Amador is a graduate from the University of Texas at El Paso, where he received his Bachelor’s in Music Education. He is currently back at UTEP pursuing a graduate degree in Music Performance on Horn. He is also currently a Graduate Assistant at UTEP working with the marching miners. While at UTEP, he has performed in many ensembles, including the Wind Symphony, Marching Miners, Symphony Orchestra, Horn Choir, and Concert Band (Clarinet/Trombone).
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He has also performed at many prestigious clinics and conventions such as 2018 TMEA Convention, 2017 Midwest International Band & Orchestra Clinic and the 2019 Honors Performance Series College Ensemble at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Mr. Amador is a marching advocate and has several years of experience working on staff with the bands in the local circuit.
He has worked extensively with the Eastlake Band during their marching season, and by providing Horn Masterclasses and lessons. In 2021, he marched Drum Corps International with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps from Casper, Wyoming.
Matthew Hernandez
Matthew Hernandez is a Texas native who began his musical career in San Angelo Texas. Matthew attended Angelo State University in San Angelo where he was actively involved with the music program . He performed in various chamber ensembles, the ASU Wind Ensemble, the Symphony Orchestra, Basketball Band, and Marching band while also making guest appearances in local churches and community ensembles. Matthew earned his bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2023 and is now working as the Middle School Director/Assistant HS director at Merkel ISD.
Full Bio
Matthew began his Drum Corps Experience with Horizon DBC in 2016, and marched with the Blue Knights in 2019. Matthew continued to appear in the marching arts community as an assistant marching clinician/marching tech in the West/Central Texas area, visual staff member at Arsenal DBC in 2024, and as an ensemble consultant at Ethereal Winds in their 2025 season.
Matthew works towards fostering positive growth through hard work and dedication in music and hopes to continually spread the love of music to as many people as possible.
Brass Team
Cameron Wilson
Cameron Wilson was born and raised in Austin, Texas. In high school, he studied euphonium with Joe Dollard and marched for four years with the acclaimed Dripping Springs High School marching band. In 2018, he joined the Marching Jayhawks at the University of Kansas, where he studied under Scott Watson, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Music in 2022.
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In 2023, he joined the Santa Fe High School as head band director. Cameron performs locally with Chamber Chops, High Desert Winds, Tri-M Productions, and Concordia. In his free time, he makes jewelry, reads, bakes cookies, and acts as a jungle gym for his two birds.
Sergio Villarreal Bañuelos
Sergio is currently pursuing a degree in Music Education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. His drum corps experience includes performing with Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps in 2019, Crossmen from 2020 to 2022, and Carolina Crown in 2023, where he returned for his age-out season in 2024.
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As an educator, Sergio has served as a visual and/or music instructor at Montwood High School from 2021 to 2023, contributing to the program’s growth and student success.
Joseph Barrios
Joseph Barrios was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Andress High School and from the University of Texas at El Paso with a Bachelor’s in Horn Performance. Joseph has performed in the UTEP Wind Symphony, UTEP Horn Choir, UTEP Marching Band and Pep Band, UTEP Symphony Orchestra, UTEP Symphonic Band, UTEP Ceremonial Brass, and UTEP Concert Band.
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He has also performed at the 2017 Midwest Convention, the 2018 Texas Music Educators Association Convention, and the 2019 American Bandmasters Association Convention.
Outside of UTEP, Joseph has played with the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company (2016-2018), and the Paso Del Norte Symphony Orchestra (2017-2020), currently playing with the El Paso Ballet Company (2022-present) Ethereal Winds Independent (2025-present).
Joseph has also worked with several El Paso schools during marching and concert seasons for several years: Andress HS (2014-2016), H. E. Charles MS (2019), Burges HS (2019-2022), Ross MS (2019-2020), Magoffin MS (2019-2020), and is currently working at Austin High School (2023-present), Ethereal Winds Independent (2025-present)
Andrea Rovelli
Andrea Rovelli is an accomplished Italian musician, composer, and brass educator with nearly ten years of dedicated marching experience. He performed as a trumpet player with the Spirit of Atlanta in both the 2014 and 2015 seasons.
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Additionally, from 2011 to 2017, Andrea was actively involved with one of Europe’s premier drum and bugle corps, consistently participating in Drum Corps Europe (DCE) competitions as both a performer and an instructor. Drawing from a diverse background in classical music, jazz trumpet, and music composition, Andrea offers a versatile and passionate approach to brass education. The 2025 season holds special significance as it commemorates the 10th anniversary of his final DCI tour, a milestone he is honored to celebrate by contributing to the community he deeply values.
Omar Cordova
Omar Cordova is starting his 6th year of his teaching career and his 1st year at Marble Falls High School as the Assistant Band Director. He will also be assisting with the Marble Falls Middle School band program. Prior to teaching in Marble Falls, he was located in San Angelo for 2 years, teaching as the Assistant Band Director at Lake View High School and Lincoln Middle School.
Full Bio
Prior to that, he taught at Fort Stockton Middle School for 3 years, working as the assistant band director for one year and as the head director the next two years. Under his direction, his bands have received superior and excellent ratings at UIL and numerous awards at other contests. Originally from El Paso, Texas, he earned both his Master’s of Music in Conducting and his Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education at UTEP. During his time at UTEP, Omar performed with numerous ensembles, assisted with the UTEP athletic band program, and conducted the Concert Band. He has also performed with the San Angelo Community Band, the Big Bend Community Band, Paso Del Norte Big Band, the Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso Summer Orchestra, and local church groups. He also worked with several high school marching bands in the El Paso region.
Omar Cordova marched with The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps (based in Tempe, AZ) from 2013 to 2015. During his time with The Academy, he performed in many locations around the United States, including the Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, AZ. In his third and final year, he served as the trumpet section leader and was awarded the Most Outstanding Brass Member Award.
Omar Cordova is an active member of the Association of Texas Small School Bands, the Texas Music Educators Association, and the Texas Bandmasters Association.
Chance Fox
Chance is from Claude, Texas, and is currently pursuing a degree in Music Education at West Texas A&M University. He marched with Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps during the 2025 season and has had the pleasure of working with the Claude Band as an educator, helping students grow both musically and personally.
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Outside of music, Chance enjoys playing chess and spending time with his dog. His passion for music education, combined with his experience as both a performer and educator, allows him to inspire and support the next generation of musicians.
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The 2027 season starts with our first audition camp on November 14. Come learn from this team.