Eric Sanchez, Director

About Eric

Eric is our fearless leader! He's been involved in the band for 30 years and counting. Not only is Eric beloved by both the band members, and the spirit squad, but he is the brilliant and genius arranger of our #2 song in our book, "Zots!" (originally "Shots" by LMFAO)

Philip Yun, Assistant Director

About Philip

Philip is our newly appointed Assistant Director. He has been involved with the UCI Band since 2013. Prior to the UCI Band, he served as drum/percussion captain at Whittier High School. Currently, Philip also works for Fender Music, and performs in multiple bands outside of UCI.

Emily Wu, Saxophone Manager

About Emily

Emily is a third-year Human Biology major with a minor in Medical Anthropology. She’s been playing the alto saxophone since 7th grade and has performed in various ensemble settings. One of her favorite songs in the book is Runaway Baby!

Yoav Feigenbaum, Clarinet Manager

About Yoav

Yoav began playing the clarinet in sixth grade, and has been involved in band ever since. He spends his free time hiking with friends and folding origami.

Mackenzie Van Laar

About Mackenzie

Mackenzie is a fourth-year Biological Sciences major with a minor in Art History. She has played the B-flat, alto, and bass clarinet, along with a few short years on sousaphone. In her free time, she enjoys collecting houseplants and going on adventures with friends.

Éowyn Grajeda

About Éowyn

Éowyn has played the flute since she was in fifth grade. In junior year of high school, she started playing the piccolo. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to records, and baking!

Rianna Mallorca

About Rianna

Rianna has been playing trumpet since the fourth grade. They joined their high school marching band in 2021 and was the trumpet section leader for two years. They started playing mellophone for the Blue Devils ‘B’ Drum & Bugle Corps for the 2024 season and have been playing since. In Rianna’s free time, they enjoy writing, listening to music, and observing nature.

Joey Corea

About Joey

Joey began his drumming journey in 5th grade and has been hooked ever since. He’s been involved in concert band, jazz band, drumline, and pep band. Outside of drumming, he enjoys singing with his A Capella group around UCI and giving campus tours through the campus representatives program.