Ethereal Winds Independent Staff

Caleb Tullius, Executive Director

Caleb Tullius is a proud El Paso, TX native musician. A graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, he earned a Bachelor’s in Music Education and a Master’s in Music Performance in Conducting, and is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Education. While in his collegiate studies, he has performed with numerous ensembles of varying genres. He took his brass studies abroad at the Domaine Forget Academy in Saint-Irenee, Quebec, Canada. His drum corps experience includes marching with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps in 2014, 2015, and 2016.

As a member, staff member, and band director, he has steered marching bands to the UIL State Marching Band contest on multiple occasions. Under his leadership, several of his brass chamber ensembles were invited to perform multiple times at the International Trumpet Guild Conference, the International Tuba Euphonium Association Conference, and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.

Caleb has happily served on the brass staff at Colts Drum and Bugle Corps since 2023. He also sits on the design team for several of SCMA’s ensembles along with local high school marching bands.

As the Chief Executive Officer of Sun City Musical Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the community’s music and performing arts, he has made significant contributions to the music and performing arts community. He has established or re-established and directed Sun City Independent, Ethereal Winds Independent, Allure Independent, and Arsenal Drum and Bugle Corps, all of which have played a crucial role in the lives of young performers. He helped lead Sun City Independent Percussion to its status as a WGI Open Class Semifinalist. As the director of Ethereal Winds Independent, they achieved the Independent A Bronze Medal at the 2023 WGI Winds World Championships and were the 2024 Independent A Champions, a first in El Paso history.

In his personal time, Caleb enjoys fishing with his wife and spoiling their furry companions.

Caleb is committed to the growth of the music and performing arts in El Paso and the greater Southwest.