Eric Simpson

Color Guard Instructor

Originally from Perris, California, Eric Simpson is currently the color guard director at Foothill High School in Henderson, Nevada. After graduating from Citrus Hill High School, he went on to march with the Watchmen Drum and Bugle Corps in 2018, Gold Drum and Bugle Corps in 2019—where he earned a DCI Open Class bronze medal—and the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps in 2021. During his age-out season, he marched with the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps, earning a gold medal at the 2022 DCI World Championships.

Eric also spent five seasons with Vox Artium Winterguard from San Diego, including three as captain, culminating in their championship win at the 2023 WGI Open Class World Championships.

In addition to his role at Foothill High School, Eric serves as a designer and choreographer for several programs across the Las Vegas Valley and works as a Color Guard Technician with the Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps.

Outside of the marching arts, Eric is a recent graduate of the University of California, Riverside, where he earned a BA in Education, Society, and Human Development, with a minor in Public Policy. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in School Counseling at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Eric is excited to bring his experience and passion to the Blue Stars this summer!