Nacho Pérez is a music educator and trumpet player from Portales, New Mexico. He recently received his Bachelor’s degree in music education and performance from Eastern New Mexico University. There, he studied under Dr. Sidney Shuler.

While at ENMU, Nacho performed in the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Brass Choir, Trumpet Ensemble, and several other chamber ensembles and jazz combos. He served as section leader for the Greyhound Sound Marching Band trumpet section from 2021 to 2024. Notably, he contributed to the GSMB’s award-winning “For Whom the Band Tolls” competition submission by arranging and performing an electric bass solo in the opener of the show.

During his time with the ENMU Trumpet Ensemble, he has performed at both the National Trumpet Competition and the International Trumpet Guild Conference. Additionally, he served as a substitute musician for the Roswell Symphony Orchestra from 2022 to 2024.

While at the University of Iowa, Nacho has served as co-principal of the Symphonic Band, performed with the Center for New Music, and served as assistant principal on a concert with the Symphony Orchestra. He is a member of the UIowa “Gold” Trumpet Ensemble, who were semi-finalists at NTC 2026 in the large ensemble division.

When not busy with school, Nacho is busy gigging with local musicians on trumpet and bass guitar, playing for organizations such as American Gothic Performing Arts and Grinnell Oratorio Society. Outside of teaching and playing music, he enjoys attending metal concerts, antique shopping, and is an avid collector of all things Batman-related.

Nacho looks forward to another spirited stint with the Hawkeye Marching Band!