Noah Avelar

Noah Avelar is a percussionist, educator, composer, and arranger from Corpus Christi, Texas. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music from the University of North Texas and East Texas A&M University respectively, and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Michigan State University.

Noah brings extensive teaching and performance experience to both battery and front ensemble sections. In addition to being a percussion caption manager for the Crossmen, he serves on the educational staff for Michigan State University's Drumline, the Troopers' front ensemble staff, and is a consultant for esteemed marching bands in the North Texas area such as Flower Mound High School and Lone Star High School. Prior to these endeavors, he served as the battery coordinator for East Texas A&M University's 'Pride Marching Band', as an ensemble coordinator/consultant for the NTCA Champion Lewisville Indoor Drumline, and on the percussion staff for Guardians Drum and Bugle Corps in 2023, which placed second in the Open Class percussion caption.

In every one of his educational pursuits, Noah is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for his students. He is enthusiastic to return to the Crossmen staff and to contribute to the organization's goal of creating a life-changing educational experience for all who participate.