Manuel Arceo was born and raised in La Puente, California. After moving to Tarboro, NC he grew a love for Band at South West Edgecombe High School, where he played the Tuba and other low brass instruments. He then went on to pursue his Bachelors of Arts degree in Music Education from Elizabeth City State University, graduating in December of 2021. He is now a Band and Choir Director at Speight Middle School in Stantonsburg, NC.