ZIGGY GARCIA
VISUAL CAPTION HEAD
ERIC BENTON
ASSISTANT VISUAL CAPTION HEAD
Jeremy Jones
VISUAL TECHNICIAN
He was also a professional dancer with years of training in every style.
Kai Jinn
VISUAL TECHNICIAN
He has fallen in love with teaching and education in the marching arts, currently serving as the assistant director at Ironwood High School as well as visual caption head at Horizon High School.
Kai’s marching experience includes the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, as well as the Santa Clara Vanguard in 2024 and aging out in 2025.
OLIVIA BENTON
VISUAL TECHNICIAN
PETER PARRA
VISUAL TECHNICIAN
A lifelong dream of marching drum corps seemed out of reach for Peter during high school—until a friend, a fellow drum corps alumnus, told him about a new local ensemble forming in El Paso. Encouraged to audition, Peter joined Arsenal and began a journey that would shape his life both personally and professionally.
Peter’s growth through Arsenal opened the door to the next chapter of his marching career. He went on to make history as the first Arsenal alumnus to march with the Bluecoats, joining the World Class corps for the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
To this day, Peter credits Arsenal for giving him the foundation he needed. For anyone considering the drum corps experience, he shares this simple truth: “Arsenal is the corps that will help you get started.”
Visual Staff
The educators who shape how Arsenal moves, from the first set to the final hit.
Caption Leadership
Ziggy Garcia
Ziggy Garcia will be returning to Arsenal for the 2027 season as the Visual Caption Head. Previously he has worked with Arsenal as Brass Caption Head, Visual Caption head as well as Associate director. Currently, he resides in Indianapolis, Indiana teaching trumpet at multiple high schools and middle schools. Originally from El Paso Tx. Ziggy brings more than two decades of experience back to Arsenal. He has taught at all levels of the activity, from nationally ranked high schools, to winning two consecutive Soundsport titles with Rhythm in Blue, to teaching at various drum corps.
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He is excited to return to El Paso and to the home that he helped start and build.
Eric Benton
Eric Benton is the Assistant Band Director in Artesia, NM. Prior to this appointment, Eric earned his Master of Wind Band Conducting Degree from Oklahoma State University, a Bachelor of Music Education, and Bachelor of Music Performance (Tuba) degree from Eastern New Mexico University. A veteran of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, Eric previously served as Visual Caption Head, Assistant Visual Caption Head, and Visual Tech with Arsenal Drum and Bugle Corps from 2017-2022.
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He is excited to return to assist Ziggy Garcia in the visual caption.
Visual Team
Olivia Benton
Olivia Benton is from Artesia, New Mexico where she currently serves as the Assistant Choir Director for both Artesia Junior High and High School. Olivia pursued her education at Eastern New Mexico University, where she graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education.
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In her free time, Olivia enjoys playing the flute, delving into books, and embarking on adventures with her husband, Eric.
Peter Parra
Peter Parra was among the original members of Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps, proudly marching from 2017 to 2019. As the first individual ever contracted by the corps, Peter helped lay the foundation for what would become a transformative program for young performers in the Southwest.
Full Bio
A lifelong dream of marching drum corps seemed out of reach for Peter during high school—until a friend, a fellow drum corps alumnus, told him about a new local ensemble forming in El Paso. Encouraged to audition, Peter joined Arsenal and began a journey that would shape his life both personally and professionally.
Peter’s growth through Arsenal opened the door to the next chapter of his marching career. He went on to make history as the first Arsenal alumnus to march with the Bluecoats, joining the World Class corps for the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
To this day, Peter credits Arsenal for giving him the foundation he needed. For anyone considering the drum corps experience, he shares this simple truth: “Arsenal is the corps that will help you get started.”
Jeremy Jones
Jeremy Jones is a tuba player from Phoenix, Arizona. He marched 5 years of drum corps, 4 of which with the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps. He was also a professional dancer with years of training in every style.
Kai Jinn
Kai Jinn was born and raised in the Phoenix, Arizona area. He currently attends Arizona State University pursuing a degree in jazz performance (guitar). He has fallen in love with teaching and education in the marching arts, currently serving as the assistant director at Ironwood High School as well as visual caption head at Horizon High School.
Full Bio
Kai’s marching experience includes the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, as well as the Santa Clara Vanguard in 2024 and aging out in 2025.
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Taught by the Best.
The 2027 season starts with our first audition camp on November 14. Come learn from this team.