Eli Arbuckle

Eli Arbuckle is a Graduate Student at Georgia Southern University pursuing his Master of Music Technology. He currently serves multiple departments within the Fred & Dinah Gretsch School of Music, including Music Technology, Band, and Music Education.

Prior to his time at Georgia Southern University, Eli served as the band director at Blackmon Road Middle School in Columbus, GA, from 2024-2026 while being Visual Caption Head for Smiths Station High School and Northside High School. He holds his Bachelor's in Music Education from Columbus State University, 2023.

Beyond the school setting, Eli has contributed to the broader marching arts community as a visual instructor with Atlanta CV 2026 and Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps in 2023, where the corps achieved its first-ever top 3 placement in Open Class.  His performance background includes marching with The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps in 2021 and 2022.

Eli looks forward to investing in the education of The Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps in 2027, excited to teach and watch every performer grow throughout the summer.