Staff Sergeant Roel Arazo joined The United States Army Field Band in 2025. He earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Michigan where he frequently performed in solo, chamber, and large ensemble settings. Staff Sgt. Arazo has participated in several regional and national tuba-euphonium conferences and has been recognized in competition, including the Leonard Falcone International Tuba and Euphonium Festival. In addition to his performance career, Staff Sgt. Arazo is passionate about outreach and inspiring the next generation of brass musicians. Outside of music, he enjoys video games and spending time with his loved ones. Staff Sgt. Arazo comes from Miami, Florida.
The Concert Band, the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s five ensembles, has performed for over 100 million people worldwide since its founding in 1946. This elite 65-member group has toured across all 50 states and 25 countries, performing in venues ranging from the Berlin Philharmonie and Carnegie Hall to state fairs and high school gyms. Often joined by the Soldiers’ Chorus, the band presents marches, overtures, popular and patriotic music, and solos. They’ve collaborated with renowned orchestras like the Boston Pops and Detroit Symphony and participated in presidential inaugurations and diplomatic events, embodying American pride and professionalism in every performance.