Michael Romero

Brass Staff

Michael Romero attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studying Instrumental Music Education. Michael was active in the concert band, orchestra, and jazz programs through ensembles, lessons, and group instruction. He was also a member of the University of Illinois Marching Illini.

Outside of the University of Illinois, Michael was a member of the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps from 2019 to 2022, serving as the trumpet section leader for the 2022 season. He has taught on the instructional staffs of the O’Fallon Township Marching Band, the Normal Marching Band, and the Urbana Marching Band, as well as being a part of the Visual Staff at Music City Drum Corps during the 2023 season. In his free time, Michael enjoys arranging music, exercising, and spending time with friends and family.