Instructional Staff

Color Guard Staff

The educators behind Arsenal's color guard.

Caption Leadership

Isaiah Wright, Guard Caption Head
Guard Caption Head

Isaiah Wright

Isaiah Wright is a Texas based color guard instructor and educator. His performing arts background began in music, where was a trombonist from elementary school through his third year in college. In 2024, he transitioned over to the realm of color guard, beginning his first WGI season with Origins Performing Arts and DCI season with the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps. Since then, he has performed with: University of North Texas Green Brigade Colorguard (2024), Mirage Performance Ensembles (2025), Arsenal DBC (2025), and NOVA Independent (2026)

Full Bio

Beyond performing, Isaiah has held leadership and instructional roles, including serving on the administrative team for Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps and as a color guard technician for UNT’s Green Brigade. He currently serves as a technician at Braswell High School and has worked with programs across the DFW metroplex.

Isaiah is completing his undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Science with a focus in education, where he is passionate about sharing the love and joy of this activity. He is excited to return to Arsenal for a second season and looks forward to an awesome summer.

Color Guard Team

Emma Griego, Guard Technician
Guard Technician

Emma Griego

Emma Griego has been a part of the color guard community in and out of Albuquerque since 2013. She is the current color guard director at Volcano Vista High School as well as the current color guard director for The University of New Mexico Spirit Marching Band.

Full Bio

While continuing her color guard career in Albuquerque she has had the opportunity to hop on staff for Arsenal Drum and Bugle Corp and work with students that vary in age and skill. While completing her degree at the University of New Mexico, she also studied various styles of dance through the university’s dance program.

Emma has marched five seasons with Arsenal Drum and Bugle Corp. She has also been an official cast member with Glory Independent Winter Guard for their 2023 season.

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The 2027 season starts with our first audition camp on November 14. Come learn from this team.