Gabe Sanchez is a percussionist and educator from McAllen, Texas. He currently resides in Miami, where he is pursuing a Doctorate in Percussion Performance at the Frost School of Music.
During the 2022 and 2023 seasons of DCI, Gabe played drum set with the Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps. In 2024, he had the opportunity to teach the front ensemble for the Mandarins. Currently, he works with the Blue Knights front ensemble.
Throughout high school and college, Gabe has performed in various ensembles at events such as PASIC and TMEA. As a solo performer, he has competed in state and international competitions, receiving several recognitions, including 1st Chair at the 2020 Texas All-State competition, 2nd place at the 2018 PASIC marimba competition, and 3rd place at the 2025 Modern Snare Drum competition. Gabe has been part of various jazz bands, wind ensembles, and percussion orchestras throughout his career. In his spare time, he teaches private percussion lessons.
