Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps
Forged in El Paso
Founded in Albuquerque in 2016, Arsenal is a youth drum corps now based in El Paso, Texas, and a member of DCI Open Class. We give young performers a chance to train, perform, and grow, wherever they're from and whatever their experience.
Drum corps is about more than scores. Our members build leadership, teamwork, work ethic, resilience, and confidence that last long after the season ends.
An arsenal is where tools are forged and made ready. We do the same for our members, getting them ready for whatever comes next.
What We Stand For
Three ideas that drive every rehearsal, every show, every season.
Mission
To inspire young people through great performing arts experiences that build excellence, personal growth, and a lifelong love of music.
Vision
To grow access to the marching arts and help every member find their potential and their community.
Values
Excellence, Growth, Integrity, Inclusion, and Community. Not words on a wall, the standard for how we treat each other.
Ten Years of Shows
Every season, a new story. Tap any year to revisit it.
The Family
Performers, volunteers, donors, and fans. All part of it.
One Corps. One Mission.
Ready to be forged? Auditions for the 2027 season are open now.
Brass, percussion & color guard. Start with Boot Camp ($50): your section's audition packet arrives by email. Then attend a one-day camp ($50 each):
- Nov 14Albuquerque, NM · La Cueva HS
- Dec 12El Paso, TX · Eastlake HS
- Jan 23Canyon, TX · Canyon HS
Can't make a camp? Email arsenal@arsenaldbc.org about a video audition (due Jan 31).