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band camp 2026 dump 🌷 #HHSBWB #bloom

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i luv u 5ever ge 💛

neva change and thank you for giving me 1 final shot to play with the best corps and battery i could have ever asked for 🌅🙂🙂 i had so much fun this season, i cried a lot, i got mad a lot, but most importantly, i played tf out my drum and thats all i ever wanted. its been a beautiful time and i'm so glad i kept coming back and trying again every day.

"One must imagine Sisyphus happy." - Albert Camus

pic creds: @nicosalum_ , @crispydiddletap, richard frey, me, my sister, havy, my cousin, someone from tcp, tyler ortiz, someone from gold or something, i dunno anymore, davids dad, etc et al,

more credits: salvador perez, kenya abdallah, peter tolentino, xavier arochio, james collins, havy t lee, drake van vloten, david beason, quincy pham, nat salvatierra, jimmy taliaferro, malcolm norbert, ryann white, brandon devon hussey, matt lowe, glenn imai, david gomez, lane sanders, sebastian perales, laurent chang, michaela perez, chris cyr, joey staab, ryan s yee, da whole huynh family, my cousins, mateo rios, joshua masangcay, and.. everybody else i might be forgetting!!!! me. i guess. YAY

#dci #snare #theend #goldenempire #gedrumandbuglecorps @gedrumcorps

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GE ‘26

I’m unbelievably grateful that this is the family I got to spend my rookie season of drum corps with. From pushing through reps on reps during 100+ degree rehearsals to all the free days exploring the niche wonders of Bako and the rest of California, it was such a uniquely beautiful experience and privilege to do it alongside some of the hardest working individuals yet simultaneously hilarious people I’ve met. This activity just brings people from all places and stories in such an amazing way and I wish the best to everyone’s journey going forward, both inside and outside the marching world.

Special thanks to the staff, notably Kenya, Peter, Sal, and Jimmie, for setting and pushing our standards and beliefs in ourselves. Much love to David for being the best section leader I’ve known yet. Firm daps to the battery and pit for the generational crankage we achieved together. The biggest shoutout for the GE Trap House for the memories I’ll have for the rest of my life long after this season. Last but not least, huge thanks to Edson and his dad for letting me carpool with them for auditions and camps to make this dream come true in the first place 🙏

W crank.

📸: @nicosalum_ @crispydiddletap

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GE 2026 💛🖤

Now that I’ve been back home and had time to reflect on the season I don’t really know how to put it into words except just being able to say wow. Having this season be my last in DCI was such a blessing. I was able to learn so much not just as a drummer but as a person as well. Being a section leader this year was tough especially with so many rookies and there were many times where I did not feel confident in my abilities to lead, but having such a great staff and great group of people around me helped push me through what I thought I couldn’t do.

To the battery, thank you for letting me push you guys and just being down for the grind. You guys proved everyone wrong this season and I couldn’t be prouder and honored to march alongside each of you.

To the snares. I don’t know how I could’ve done the season without you guys. Letting me come back after taking a season off to be in the center and push you guys past your limits. You guys pushed me to be better every single day and I am so proud of what we were able to accomplish. I can’t wait to see where you guys go.

To the staff, thank you for letting me be apart of GE for all these years and for allowing me to be a section leader. It was a dream come true to be able to come back home and help build up the next generation. Your guys’ knowledge and love for this activity is so admirable and I look up to each and every one of you. Especially since I marched with so many of you in the past and getting to see you guys teach was so inspiring.

To GE, thank you for being my home for the past 4 seasons. From being a rookie in 2022 at just 17 years old being surrounded by so many talented players, to finally aging out with the same organization that saw me grow up. I wouldn’t change my age out for the world and I’m so blessed to have been welcomed back with open arms.

Finally to my mom and dad. You guys always supported me throughout my marching career, all you guys wanted to see was me doing what I loved and you always found a way to make that possible. Thank you ❤️

That’s it I’m officially too old for Drum Corps I finished the way I wanted with absolutely no regrets.

Now it’s time for Indoor 🙏

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𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢 𝐦𝐮𝐨𝐯𝐞 - and yet it moves. Goodbye #SetInMotion. Another season sharing the story of @gedrumcorps done, and what fun this one was. Much love to all the members, staff, volunteers, and to all who showed us love in the lots and in the stands night after night.

While we move on, there’s still so much to share. For now, thanks and take care.

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And just like that the season is over. ‘26 Snares signing out ✌️

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✅ Rose Bowl 🌹

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Better late than never.

I aged out (more than) a few weeks ago. 7 years ago I picked up the clarinet and joined my high school marching band. I had a great time, and in my senior year decided to try out indoor percussion. Several years and several groups later, to have aged out with the Blue Devils and RCC front ensembles would have been a pipe dream to sophomore year me.

The lessons I’ve learned and friends I’ve made at RCC will last a lifetime. Through the ups and downs, the members and staff of RCC make every moment worth it. There’s no other place I would’ve loved more to call home.

Special thanks to RCCFE 26, for making my age out so fun and for placing their trust in me. Scores and medals are cool, but y’all are cooler 😎.

On to the next chapter!

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rcc 2026

thought it was about time to make this post lol. i never could’ve imagined the journey i would take by being in rcc these past four years, and i am grateful for every second of it. rcc was the very first group i remember watching live, so getting to age out here with my best friends, my favorite show, and my favorite season is such a special feeling and opportunity.

thank you to my friends and everyone who has supported me over the years, and a very big thank you to this staff for guiding me over the years and trusting me to lead this group :)

also, special shoutout to the snareline for being the absolute greatest to be around every day. this season wouldnt have been nearly as fun if not for the 9 of us, and i couldnt have asked for a better line to age out with :)

thank you for an amazing four years, rcc 🧡🐯

📸: @brandon_rubio , @grxceclicks , @an_ageout

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Thank you, RCC 2026.

From not thinking I’d amount to anything, to growing as a performer and chasing/achieving my dreams, I want to say thank you to everyone and to RCC. I’m currently in spring training, but this post was worthy of my free time. I was taught so much from the staff and the people I marched with here, and I can’t help but be happy I fully committed all of my energy, my passion, into creating the music career I’m in today. Short but sweet, thank you all, and I’m so utterly grateful for being given this opportunity of a lifetime. 🐯🫶 see y’all next year.

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Happy Saturday and GE week 1 of every day training :)

1-9 pictures from my flip phone. I genuinely enjoy this device so much like taking pictures with its 2mp camera is somehow more beautiful than on the iphone camera lol. of course the exposure is an issue but IDK there's just this aesthetic to the pictures my flip phone takes that i find very photogenic (is that even the appropriate word)

10-rest pics with normal phone

Really challenging week but I've been having a good time being able to just focus on rehearsals without any other stuff going on like school. Been reading and writing a lot and playing video games too. Life is good for now. Thanks for following

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Banquet
too many bevs and forgot to take pictures

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