Gabe Sanchez is a percussionist and educator from McAllen, Texas. He currently resides in Tuscaloosa, AL where he is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Alabama. Upon completion, Gabe plans to pursue a DMA in music.

During the 2022 and 2023 seasons of DCI, Gabe marched on drum set with the Sacramento Mandarins. In the 2024 season, Gabe became a front ensemble technician for the Mandarins. 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 competitions at the state and international level and received several recognitions for his performances, including 1st Chair at the 2020 Texas All-State competition and 2nd place at the 2018 PASIC marimba competition.

Gabe is part of the Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble at UA, and is a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Million Dollar Band. This upcoming spring, he will be a front ensemble technician at Audio Theater.