Eli Garcia

Eli Garcia is an active performer, educator, and arranger in Knoxville, Tennessee. He recently graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville with his MM in Percussion. A native of El Paso, Texas he received his Bachelor’s in Music Education at The University of Texas at El Paso.

He was a member of The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps from 2016-2019 where he played tenors. He has held instructor positions with Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps in the 2021 and 2022 seasons and has instructed drumlines for UTEP and most recently The Pride of The Southland Marching Band. Eli now serves as the Drumline Coordinator for The Pride and continues to teach and perform in the Knoxville area.