Travis Larson is an accomplished music educator, composer, arranger, and brass instructor with more than 30 years of experience in the marching arts. A former member of the Velvet Knights and Blue Devils, Travis has dedicated his career to developing exceptional musical ensembles and inspiring the next generation of performers.

His extensive Drum Corps International experience includes serving on the brass staffs of the Blue Devils, The Cadets, and Boston Crusaders. During his tenure, he contributed to two Jim Ott Trophy-winning brass programs: the Blue Devils in 1998 and The Cadets in 2015.

Travis currently serves as Brass Caption Head for the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps, Brass Arranger for the Guardians Drum & Bugle Corps, and Brass Consultant and Brass Designer for Eclipse Drum & Bugle Corps.

In addition to his drum corps involvement, Travis is the founder and owner of Brass Knuckle Marching Band, a creative venture specializing in music composition, arranging, and educational resources for scholastic music programs. He has worked with numerous successful high school programs throughout Arizona as an arranger, instructor, and consultant.

Travis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Grand Canyon University and currently serves as band director at Shepherd Junior High School in Mesa, Arizona.

Throughout his career, Travis has remained committed to the belief that musical excellence begins with meaningful education, and that the most successful ensembles are built through a combination of artistry, discipline, and genuine investment in the people behind the performance.