Current Officer Board

Individual Job Descriptions

The Executive Team oversees the five departments within Tri-City Band Corps: Supply, Music, Finance, Operations, and Technology. The Executive Team is responsible for all aspects of Tri-City Band Corps, which includes: managing the officer board, distributing and following up on tasks, filing legal paperwork, contacting and communicating with sponsors and alumni, interviewing members for acceptance onto the officer board, implementing developmental activities for the officers, dealing with unexpected emergencies, and most importantly, maintaining a clear vision of the future of TBC and setting goals that will lead the organization towards achieving that dream.

The Auxiliaries department manages Tri-City Band Corps' auxiliary programs: the Special Needs Percussion Regiment, the Hastati Regiment which is TBC's elementary band, the Eternal Regiment, Drum Major International, and the Cadet Regiment. During the winter, the department additionally manages the Imperial Regiment, which is the Tri-City Winter Guard. The department's responsibilities include organizing volunteers and equipment, filing paperwork, managing rehearsals, registering for performances, and recruiting participants.

The Music Department takes care of the artistic aspects of TBC's performances. It has three main tasks: running rehearsals, choosing music to play, and maintaining the music library. With maintaining the music library and choosing performance repertoire comes preparing music for parades and storing crates of music. Leading rehearsals is the most important job of Music, as TBC members often approach the Chief Musical Director or Guard and Drum Captains first if they have questions. For this reason, former CEO Sara Tsai said that the Chief Musical Director is the "face of the group."

The Supply Department is in charge of all the necessary equipment that TBC owns. The department deals with the 150+ uniforms, repairing ones that are damaged and taking stock of the current numbers of uniform parts when necessary. The department is also responsible for buying new uniform parts when needed and planning uniform distribution/collection logistics during each parade season. They also manage the percussion equipment that TBC owns; they are in charge of storing/maintaining percussion and ordering replacement parts. During parade season, this department is vital in the transportation of equipment to rehearsals and parades.

The Operations Department takes care of managing recruitment, officer bondings, and regulating officer benefits, health, and safety. The department is also responsible for planning bonding events, organizing carpools and buses for performances, registering for parades, and managing service hours. Recruiting members is an important job of the Operations department, as it is how the organization grows. In addition, it is also responsible for sending out quarterly newsletters to keep members updated about TBC's recent activities.

The Finance Department, as the title suggests, takes charge of all financial aspects in TBC, focusing mainly on small-scale fundraisers, large scale events and feeds, and applying for grants. Our goal is to ensure that TBC is on stable financial ground. To accomplish this, we set up many restaurant fundraisers and run our own large events (most notably, Festival of Arts and Pasta Feed). Long story short, we’re the ones planning and executing each of these events--almost impossible, but at the same time quite rewarding!

Anna Schein is a senior at Mission San Jose High School. This is her third year in TBC and she plays the euphonium. Her favorite place to go is Meadowlark Dairy in Pleasanton because of how often she goes with her friends for late night ice cream. The downtown area is very nostalgic and her friend group loves to browse around the many shops. Her time of day would be just before golden hour where the sun makes nice shadows and the light isn't shining directly in her eyes while she's driving. It's usually when she has finished all of her work and a good indicator to enjoy the outdoors before sunset. If she could be any animal, she would be an axolotl because she loves their shade of pink and ability to regenerate many parts of their body. She was also gifted a small axolotl plushie a few years ago that she adores.

Anya Faria is a junior at Mission San Jose High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays flute. Her favorite place is India because all her family lives there, and she goes there every summer. When she goes there, she enjoys eating street food, shopping for clothes and jewelry, and just spending time with her family. Before Covid, she went every summer for 3 months. If she were a time of day, she would be evening. It's the time of day when she has the time to relax but also finish up her work. She can also spend time with her family and play Sequence with them. If she could be an animal, she would be a panda. Pandas are playful and energetic, but they're also clumsy. They're also pretty lazy and enjoy sleeping most of the time. Some call her the dragon warrior because of her panda-like qualities.

Bianca Rodriguez Yanez is a senior at Newark Memorial High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays clarinet. She doesn’t have a favorite place she has visited because she doesn’t travel and the only places she's gone to are places with Royals for parades. If she was a time of day she would be the evening because that is when she is most productive and gets all of her work done. If she could be any animal, she would be an owl because she's always wanted to have an owl ever since she was little. She also wanted to have an owl even more after reading Harry Potter in elementary.

Kavya Joshi is a junior at Irvington High School. This is her third year in TBC and she plays bass clarinet. Her favorite place is Hawaii because Hawaii is known for it's beaches, sunsets and warm temperatures. If she were a time of day she would be early morning, because the early worm gets the bird! She loves doing her homework as the sun comes up, as well as pushing past the fatigue to get out of bed. If she were an animal she would be a squirrel. Squirrels can fly, eat apples, and are just a very relatable animal because of how shy they are.

Matthew Chan is a sophomore at Irvington High School. This is his third year in TBC and he plays the bassoon. Matthew’s favorite place is San Francisco which he visits every summer to enjoys the wonderful Cantonese food and culture. If he were a time of day, he'd be night, when he should sleep but is usually on his phone. During this time, he can snack to his heart's content and regret it the next day. If he were an animal, he'd be a rhino: very endangered, hunted for ivory, and a veggie lover.

Lila Ehling is a sophomore at Irvington High School. This is her fourth year at TBC and she does color guard. Her favorite place is Japan because it's where some of her extended family lives and a fun place to take a trip. She has visited Japan many times over the summer and enjoys going to popular restaurants and stores while she is there. If she was a time of day, she would be the evening. The evening is when she gets to have her free time, and is also her favorite time of the day because of the beautiful sunsets. If she could be any animal, she would be a beluga whale. Beluga whales are very friendly and intelligent. She enjoys being in the water and also has fun watching this animal.

Reynold Liu is a senior at Mission San Jose High School. This is his second year in TBC and he plays percussion. His favorite place is Taiwan. His parents are from there and many of his relatives live there. It has delicious and abundant food. If he were a time of day, he'd be early evening. It would be after all his activities ended and he'd finally have freedom. If he were an animal he'd be a cat because he admires their ability to eat, sleep, and do nothing all day with no repercussions.

Advai Srinivasan is a junior at Mission San Jose High School. This is his second year in TBC and he plays tenor and bass Trombone. his favorite place to visit is Zion National Park because he plans to major in geology and the park shows very interesting geologic features and sequence of strata. He is best represented at the time 2-6 am. This is the time to view and observe stars in the night sky which he enjoys. If he could be any animal, he would be a snapping turtle because he's usually quiet but he can be very loud and jarring sometimes.

Arjun Murugappan is a freshman at Irvington High School. This is his second year in TBC and he plays the tuba and sousaphone. His favorite place is not one, but many of the hiking trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains, because he loves hiking. He usually visits these trails when he is either backpacking with his Boy Scout troop or hiking with this family on the weekends. If he was a time of the day, then he would be early morning (5-7 am). it's the best part of the day because he is very calm during this time and isn't bothered by anyone. At this time, he usually goes out for a jog or catches up on schoolwork. If he could be any animal, he would be a cheetah. Cheetahs are the fastest land animals on Earth, and he wishes that he could be as fast as them

Sandra Hsieh is a senior at Misson San Jose High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays the trumpet. Her favorite place is Taiwan, because all of her relatives lives there and she goes every summer. In the summer, she loves sitting indoors with the aircon on full blast, going to the markets with her mom, and eating all of the good street food. She particularly likes riding the train to Taipei and shopping at the large malls they have in the city. If she were a time of day she would be dawn. it's the time of day where she can sit in silence to mentally prepare herself for the day's activities while watching the sun rise and the sky change colors. It's also the time where she feels most refreshed, like the crisp air at dawn. If she could be any animal, she would be a capybara. She would love to sit all day in a hot spring and be able to balance oranges on top of her head. Capybaras are also good swimmers and are brave, which Sandra admires. She hopes she can be able to interact with them more in the future.

Oscar Surendranath is a senior at American High School. This is his second year at TBC and he plays the clarinet. His favorite place to visit was Taiwan because of a family trip there. He loves Taiwanese culture and food and how much better the 7-eleven is compared to in the United States. If he were a time of day it would be midnight. For some reason, he's always awake and is the most productive then. If he could be any monkey, he'd be a bird. The thought of being able to fly seems so convenient to him and is a way around the outrageous gas prices these days.

Sophie Wang is an eighth grader at Thornton Middle School. This is her third year in TBC and she plays the clarinet. One of Sophie’s favorite places is O’ahu, Hawaii. In O’ahu, Sophie spent her time at the pool, enjoying snow cones and touring the island, ending the trip with a sunset view. If Sophie was a time of the day, she would be an early evening. This would allow her to have more free time after school without getting too tired to finish her homework. It’s also the time of day where she gets to relax and feels more energized. If Sophie could be an animal, she would be a red panda. Red pandas are her favorite animals as they look cute, intelligent, and have the acrobatic ability to remain on the trees. In addition, the red pandas are similar to cats, who spend most of their days relaxing. Sophie also enjoys relaxing by reading books.

Thomas Du is a senior at Mission San Jose High School. This is his second year at TBC and he plays the clarinet. His favorite place to visit is New York City because of the lively urban atmosphere, the convenience of public transportation, and the rich history and numerous museums in the city. His first experience going to New York was a Model UN competition trip with friends, which he still considers one of the best weeks of his life. If he were a time of day, he would be the morning. He likes the feeling of waking up early in the morning with a fresh day ahead as it allows him to feel productive. He also enjoys biking and walking outside in the morning because of the temperature, and he can bike to his favorite bagel shop to buy bagels. If he could be an animal, he would be an albatross. Albatrosses can fly very long distances, and he has always enjoyed traveling and flying. He would be able to fly whenever he wants and travel the world.

Andrea Ishananto is a sophomore at Mission San Jose High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays clarinet. For years Andrea has routinely traveled to Greece and Indonesia to see her family. Although she enjoys and is grateful for being able to go to both countries, after visiting Japan this summer, she ultimately favors it for its novelty and uniqueness. If she were a time of day, she would probably be midday. For her, midday is usually when she has the most energy and feels the most motivated to get work done. If Andrea were an animal, she would be a parrot because they're relatively energetic, colorful, and social animals.

Vaivasvat Ramesh is a sophmore at Mission San Jose High School. This is his second year at TBC and he plays sousaphone, tuba, and piano. His favorite place is India because it is where most of his extended family stays. He is close with his extended family and loves to spend time with them. He enjoys feeling the hot rays of the sun, and the flights to India are especially comfortable. He enjoys exploring the cities of India, which also has restaurant franchises that he finds more appealing to compared to the United States. If he were a time of day he would be late at night. It is the best time of day because night time is a enjoyable and stress-free time for him since all his work would be completed in the morning, afternoon, and evening. He enjoys the ambience outside at night time, with the black sky, street lights, moon, crickets, and open roads without traffic. He enjoys spending time with his family during that time, since they would also be done with their work by late night. He also stays up late at night a lot and enjoys going on night drives. If he could be an animal, he would be a owl. Owls are awake during the night, and Vaivasvat enjoys night time and he stays up late. Owls are also clever and intelligent, and can see well during the dark.

Abhinav Shivalli is a freshman at American High School. This is his second year in TBC and he plays flute. His favorite places are the Santa Cruz Mountains and Lake Tahoe. During summer, he likes to go there often for hiking, and enjoys camping occasionally. During winter, he likes to go skiing and ice skating in Lake Tahoe. If he were a time of day, he would be late morning because that is when the weather is still pleasant. it's also the time he prefers to wake up. If he could be an animal, he would be an elephant because they have the ability to be gentle and strong at the same time.

Shubham Bhadra is a sophomore at Mission San Jose High School. This is his second year in TBC and he plays flute. His favorite place is Greece because of its rich history, beautiful landscape, and lively culture. If he were a time of day he would be late evening. It's the best time because school is over, he can spend quality time with his family and dog, and work without disturbances. If he were an animal, he'd be a dog since they're incredibly loyal, trustworthy, intelligent, and love nature.

Daojing Lin is a sophomore at Mission San Jose High School. This is his first year in TBC and he plays the clarinet. His favorite place he's visited is Hawaii, renowned for its beautiful beaches, pleasant weather, and captivating sunsets. He was drawn to the golden sands and crystal-clear waters that lined the coastline, providing a perfect oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation. If he were a time of day, he would embody the electric energy and frenetic pace of the late-night hours. Like the vibrant neon lights that illuminate the city streets, his personality shines brightly, drawing people in with their infectious enthusiasm and zest for life. He is fueled by the adrenaline rush of spontaneity and adventure, embracing the fast-paced rhythm of the night. If he could be any animal, he would choose to be a cat. The laid-back and leisurely lifestyle of cats resonates with his desire for relaxation and tranquility. Like a cat, he appreciates the art of lounging around and taking it easy, savoring the simple pleasures of life.

Ansh Chellani is a senior at Washington High School. This is his second year in TBC and he plays percussion. His favorite place that he has visited is Disneyland. He loves the energy around the park, it's contagious to him and makes him feel very happy. If he were a time of day, he would be late night. It's the most unknown time of day because anything that happens during that time is almost unknown. it's also a time where things are quiet and dangerous. If there was any animal he would be, it would be a human. Humans are the most advanced animals on the planet, and he loves how they can be so balanced in general.

Nathan Lim is a senior at Mission San Jose High School. This is his third year in TBC and he does color guard. His favorite place is the ice rink because he loves the cold air and loves to ice skate. He has been playing ice hockey for 5 years and greatly enjoys it. If he were a time of day, he would be either early dawn or late dusk because, assuming that there are no tasks to do, those points in time are the most peaceful. The cool air and quiet environment make it prime time to appreciate nature and the outdoors. If he could be any animal, he would be an axolotl because while axolotls don't contribute much, they are extremely cute. Essentially, an axolotl's purpose is to be cute and nothing else, and he feels that it would be a very appealing way to live by.

An Takeuchi is a junior at Irvington High School. This is her fourth year in TBC and she does colorguard and plays violin. Her favorite place is Kanagawa, Japan because she has friends and family there. She visits every few years and goes to game centers, shopping malls and hot springs. If she were a time of day, she'd be late evening when she can relax with all her homework and extracurriculars done. If she were an animal, she'd be a red panda because of their cuteness and sleeping in trees.

Hannah Yuan is a junior at Mission San Jose High School. This is her first year in TBC and she plays the piano and participates in colorguard. Her favorite place to visit is Tokyo, Japan. She loves how beautiful the city is, the culture of the area, and the convenience store food. Her favorite place to visit is Tokyo, Japan. She loves how beautiful the city is, the culture of the area, and the convenience store food. If she could be any animal, she would be a cat so that she can sleep all day long. As a cat, she would go exploring with a cat's precision and intelligence.

Vidvat Masipeddi is a sophomore at Foothill High School. This is his first year at TBC and he plays percussion/drum set. His favorite place is Alaska because it has beautiful views. During the winters he loves to. skate, and drink hot cocoa. In the summer, he spends his time by teaching, swimming, and eat ice cream. If he could be a time of day he would be late night. it's the best time because nothing happens except for parties. This means that he could party forever. He would be a dog. Dogs get free food, a best friend, and a good life. He also read "A Dog's Purpose", and loved the life of a dog.

Amogh Arora is a senior at Irvington High School. This is his third year in TBC and he plays the guitar. For him, Disneyland is his favorite place. With its enchanting fairy tales, thrilling rides, and beloved characters, Disneyland creates a truly immersive and unforgettable experience. The park's attention to detail, vibrant atmosphere, and extensive lineup of entertainment options make it a place of wonder and excitement. For him, noon is a significant time as it symbolizes productivity and engagement. it's a moment when people are typically active, whether they are working, pursuing their hobbies, or enjoying social interactions. At noon, there is a feeling of progress and momentum, as it marks the transition from morning to afternoon, and the day is still brimming with possibilities. Dogs are known for their loyalty, companionship, and ability to form deep bonds with humans. They are often regarded as man's best friend. If Amogh were to take on the characteristics of a dog, it could symbolize its desire to be helpful, devoted, and reliable.

Anya Chopra is a junior at Mission San Jose High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays flute. Her favorite place is Coyote Hills. It is the best place for hiking and biking. She enjoys going on day trips with her family to Coyote Hills. If she could be a time of day, she would be evening. The evening is the time when she is home and relaxing. At this time she has finished all her homework and eat dinner now. If she could be any animal, she would be a panda. Pandas are adorable and they don't have to do any work. Her favorite animal is a panda.

Aashi Trivedi is a sophormore at Mission San Jose High School. This is her first year in TBC and she participates in colorguard. Her favorite place to visit is Hawaii in the summer because she enjoys the relaxation and stress-free environment of the beach. The sound of the waves, the food, the rays of sunshine waking her up in the morning, and the hustle of people on the boardwalk getting ready to go to dinner leaves her at external as well as internal peace. If she were a time of day she would be late afternoon, when the sun is at its peak. The most productive as well as energetic. She loves getting things done and is ready to go with any task given. If Aashi could be any animal she would be a lion as they are leaders and know the way of the jungle. They have courage, strength, bravery, and fearlessness which are the key characteristics to be a successful leader.

Jason Molina is a senior at Irvington High School. This is his fourth year at TBC and he plays percussion. His favorite place to visit is Mexico for the rich culture and amazing views. During fall, he likes to go eat at his grandma's ranch and walk the many trails. If he were to be in any time of the day, it would be in the early afternoon since it's the best time for him to enjoy the sunset and cool air. This also gives him more to be active and socialize with his family and friends. If he were to become an animal it would be a raccoon. Raccoons are made to last and are very intelligent. They can be trained to do almost anything with there opposable thumbs. They are very relaxed creatures and can be a great pet.

Ronith Garg is a sophomore at Irvington High School. This is his second year in TBC and he plays trombone. His favorite place he has visited is Dubai. He enjoys seeing all the futuristic buildings and cars. Whenever he visits his grandparents, he goes on camel rides, tries different foods, and visits the Burj Khalifa. If he were a time of day, he would be late evening where it's almost dark since he is done with his homework but still enough light to play outside. If he could be any animal, he would be a bat because he likes the specific features of a bat such as echolocation. Bats can walk, fly, climb, and swim.

Nathan Jiang is a junior at Mission San Jose High School. This is his third year in TBC and he plays viola. His favorite place is Japan because they have lots of great food, like sushi and ice cream, and a standard of high quality. If he were a time of day he'd be evening. There'd be time before having to go to bed and school would be over. It'd be the best time to relax. If he could be any animal he would be an osprey since they can fly quickly, have incredible eyesight, and love to eat meat.

Tia Mehta is in 8th grade at Horner Middle School. She's spent over 5 years in TBC and plays clarinet. Her favorite place is Italy because she loves its food, sights and architecture. She likes the cities' night glows and incredible views. If she were a time of day she'd be night because it's her favorite. She's a night owl and spends a lot of time watching movies and playing games with her family. If she were an animal, she'd be a dolphin since she loves water, dolphins and their intelligence.

Enya Li is a freshman at Mission San Jose High School. This is her first year in TBC and she plays the euphonium. Her favorite place to visit is Fremont because the weather is never too cold nor too warm, it's always just right~. If she were a time of day, she'd be night because it's the best to chug coffee at ungodly hours while crying about her loss streak on League of Legends. If she could be any animal she would be a cat. She loves lazing around, napping, and clumsily knocking things over.

Ruirui Liu is a freshman at Mission San Jose High School. This is her first year in TBC and she plays flute. Her favorite place is a cafe down the street from her house. She often studies there over the summer. It's where she is most productive and comfortable. If she were a time of day, she'd be early past midnight when her creativity and productivity levels peak. If she were an animal, she'd be a cat since she owns two cats and loves their freedom, leisure time, and effortlessly perfect looks.

Samuel Abram is a sophomore at Irvington High School. This is his second year in TBC and he plays percussion. His favorite place is Washington State because the national parks there are quite impressive. Mount Rainier National Park and Olympia National Park are some of his of favorite places to go to in Washington. If he were a time of day he would be late night. It's the best time to play videogames but also just to talk to your friends. If he could be an animal, he would be an elephant. Elephants are big and strong, and they are also his favorite animal.

Akshaya Krishna is a sophomore at Irvington High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays Baritone Saxophone. Her favorite place she has visited is Yellowstone National Park. This is her favorite place because of how amazed she was when she first saw the hot springs. To this day, she loves the Grand Prismatic since it's so colorful and mesmerizing. If she were a time of day, she would be the early morning because it's the time of day where she is the most productive. It's also the best time for her to isolate herself from others and focus on herself. If she could be any animal, she would be a dog because they are the pets that receive the most love from humans. She would love to be cuddled, taken care of, and engaged as often as possible.

Rushil Verma is a sophomore at Mission San Jose High School. This is his fourth year in TBC and he plays flute. His favorite place is Hawaii because it is a place he loves to go to when it is chilly back home. He gets to enjoy a little bit more of the warm heat and explores all the beaches that surround the islands. If he were a time of day, he would probably be evening. It is the time of day where everyone is either hanging out with their friends or their family. If he could be any animal, he would be a cheetah. Cheetahs are extremely fast, which he found to be very cool.

Anay Agrawal is a junior at Irvington High School. This is his first year in TBC and he plays euphonium. His favorite place is London because of its vast history and sights. He's fascinated by Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the Crown Jewels. If he were a time of day, he'd be late afternoon since it's when he's relaxed, plays with friends and chats with his family. If he were an animal, he'd be a manta ray. He enjoys watching them glide gracefully through the water and their shape.

Sabrina Cheung is a senior at James Logan High School. This is her fourth year in TBC and she plays the bass clarinet. Her favorite place she has visited is LA because they have lots of yummy food and she loves going to Disneyland and Universal. If she were a time of day, she would be the afternoon because she doesn't have to be at school. This is also the time where she can relax, take a nap or hang out with friends. If she could be an animal, she would be a monkey because monkeys have always been her favorite animal since they are playful and funny.

Fiona Chan is a junior at Irvington High School. This is her third year in TBC and she plays oboe. Her favorite place she has visited is Sydney, Australia because it's a city mixed with modern and olden architecture. In addition, everything is accessible and there is no need to drive a car. If she were a time of day, she would be noon when the sun is at its highest point and heat is radiating down on Earth. She loves the heat from the sun and could bask in it for hours. If she could be any animal, she would be a bunny. Bunnies are playful, curious, gentle, joyful and have lighthearted attitudes.

Iman Shoukat is a senior at Irvington High School. This is her third year in TBC and she plays the clarinet. Her favorite place she has visited is Illinois because it's a beautiful state with lots of lush greenery. She also has lots of sweet family there and she loves to spend time with them. The state has an impressive balance between gorgeous nature and busy cities, providing the best of both worlds. The architecture, landscape, and homes there are all beautiful, and seeing it all with her family makes it even better. If she were a time of day, Iman would be evening because there's a kind of peace that comes as night falls and most tiring activities from the day like school, homework, or extracurriculars start coming to a close, leading to a more relaxed atmosphere. Additionally, she loves beautiful sunsets, the lighting at dusk, and the transition period in nature as nocturnal and diurnal creatures swap. If she could be any animal, she would be a barn owl because she wants to experience the freedom of birds who can fly and take to the skies. Additionally, barn owls have powerful eyesight and hearing and she wants to experience their elevated senses. She also thinks they're very cool, so she'd like being one.

Youze Lin is a sophomore at Mission San Jose High School. This is their second year in TBC and he plays alto and baritone saxophone. His favorite place is Singapore because of the vibe of the city. During his time there, he likes to spend time with relatives and eat delicious food. If he were a time of day, he would be early morning. The smell of fresh air in the morning wakes him up and gets him ready for the coming today. If he could be any animal, he would be a cat. Not only are cats cute, they possess an independent lifestyle that he aspires to have.

Grace Yan is a senior at Mission San Jose High School. This is her fourth year in TBC and she plays the clarinet. Her favorite place is Eastridge Mall where she can eat ice cream waffles, visit the arcade, and temporarily deafen her friends during karaoke sessions. She also likes this place because it is close to OMESCAPE, which she thinks has really fun escape rooms. If she were a time of day she'd be 11:11. It's the best time to reflect and wind down. If she were an animal, she'd still be human since we're the most advanced. In the same vein of logic, she feels it wouldn't be too bad to roam the ends of an apocalyptic world as a zombie if it means she can stand firmly at the top of the food chain.

Pranshu Agnihotri is a senior at Irvington High School. This is his fourth year in TBC and he plays the trumpet. His favorite place is the batcave™️, since it's a place he goes to to survey and keep track of what's going on in the city, as well as a place where he can recharge. Here, he sometimes indulges in lobster thermidor while sitting in his batboat™️ or batbuoy™️. If he were a time of day, he would be night. 2 years of nights have made him into a nocturnal animal, a vigilante hunting the streets for crime. It's a big city. But he can't be everywhere. But they don't know where he is. We have a signal now, for when he's needed. When that light hits the sky, it's not just a call - it's a warning. To them. Fear is a tool. They think he's hiding in the shadows. But he IS the shadows. If he could be any animal, he would be a bat. As a child, he was always deathly afraid of bats. But he's turned that into a weapon. A way to strike fear into the hearts of his enemies. Now, the bat is a symbol for him and for the city. Having multiple bat branded items, it's no longer just a symbol. It's a ploy to get people to buy their very own personal batsocks™️ for only $14.99 per pair! The perfect way to show your batness™️, text "BAT" to @prawnsoup_ to get yours today!!

Ella Cheung is a freshman at James Logan High School. This is her first year in TBC and she plays euphonium. Her favorite place is Reno because it was a yearly vacation spot for her family. She gets to ski, ice skate, roast marshmallows, and have fun with her sister and cousins. If she were a time of day she would be late afternoon. it's the best time of day because he wouldn't be at school, all her homework would be done, and she could play games or take a nap. If she could be any animal, she would be a sloth. Sloths sleep all day and do nothing. Not only that but they are intelligent.

Charleen Pan is a junior at Mission San Jose High School. This is her third year in TBC and she plays the clarinet and partcipates in color guard. Her favorite place she's visited is Tokyo because she thinks it's the perfect epitome of a metropolitan area. There are many exciting tourist attractions, and from up high, the city is beautiful at night. Not only that, the connivence store food is delicious and it's very easy to get from place to place! If she was a time of day, she would be twilight because it's one of the most relaxing and beautiful times of the day. She also loves to admire sunsets, and they are usually the prettiest during twilight. If she could be any animal, she would be a cat! Her favorite animals are cats, and her Harry Potter Patronus is also a cat! She would love to have their agility and nap schedule.

Deshna Kankaria is a junior at Washington High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays the tenor saxophone and clarinet. Her absolute favorite place to visit's the mesmerizing realm of fictional worlds in her beloved books. Revisiting characters and scenes brings immense joy, offering an escape from the stress of grades and daily tasks. If she were a time of day, she would be 6:05 AM. This time holds a blissful space between her first and second alarm, allowing her to enjoy the best sleep. It's a tranquil period that rejuvenates her and offers a comfortable space to conclude her dreams before embracing the day's tasks and responsibilities with a refreshed mind and energy. If she had to pick an animal to be, she thinks being a duck would be pretty cool. Ducks effortlessly glide across calm waters, enjoying the best of both worlds. With their cheerful quacks and playful nature, they embody a laid-back and adaptable spirit.

Udbhav Tanikella is a freshman at Mission San Jose High School. This is his second year in TBC and he plays the percussion. His favorite place is Disneyland, because they are a lot of exciting rides. He loves to go on the roller-coasters, car rides, and the water rides at Disney. If he were a time, he would be early morning. The best part of the day is to look at the sunrise. This is also a time to get ready for the day, and have a lot of peace. If he could be a animal, he would be a lion. Lions are the king of the jungle, they are very fierce. He also liked watching lion king, and found lions to be very interesting.

Khushi Jain is a sophomore at Pioneer High School. This is her first year in TBC and she plays the flute. Her favorite place is Singapore. The museums, zoos, beaches, Merlion, skyscrapers, and natural parks offer breathtaking views and she especially loved the rides in the famous amusement parks. If she were a time of day, she would be dawn. Sunrises are super beautiful and inspiring. it's also the time of the day that brings hope, light, and positivity. If she could be any animal, she would be a bunny/rabbit since they are her favorite animals. Bunnies are cute, fluffy, and playful. Bunnies are significant to her personally because she calls her sister by the nickname, “Funny Bunny.”

Lenny Zhang is a sophomore at James Logan High School. This is his second year in TBC and he plays clarinet. His favorite place is LA because he got to visit different places like Disney, UCLA, Walk of Fame, and more. If he were a time of day, he'd be late afternoon because that's when he has the most energy and isn't tired. It's also the time he has badminton practice. If he was an animal he'd be a shark because sharks were his favorite as a kid. They amused him and he thought they were cool.

Jayna Miller is a senior at California Crosspoint High School. This is her fourth year in TBC and she plays clarinet. Her favorite place is her house because it's the only place her cat is allowed to be, and she hates being separated from her cat for too long. If she were a time of day, she would be early morning because nobody else would be awake yet. She can do what she wants to do without being interrupted. If she could be an animal, she would be a housecat so she could get fed food at her demand and sleep for the whole day without getting yelled at.

Gracie Wang is a junior at Mission San Jose High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays the clarinet. Her favorite place is China because her extended family lives there. Every time she visits, she likes to see her family and go out to restaurants with them. She also enjoys walking in the local park with her grandma and playing ping pong with her sister. She also likes to visit different places while visiting. If she was a time of day, she would be evening. For her, it's the best time of the day because she can relax after the events of the day. This is the time when she watches TV, listens to music, and plays games online. If she could be any animal, she would be a panda because pandas have a very simple life and eat a lot. She also considers pandas to be her favorite animal and thinks that they're very cute.

Christina Wong is a senior at Washington High School. This is her second year in TBC and she participates in color guard. Her favorite place is Los Angeles because she loves walking around in large cities and seeing the trendy attractions and large crowds. If she was a time of day she would be night because thats when the moon and stars are out. it's also the time of day where she cherishes alone time and relaxes. If she could be an animal she would be a fox because they are clever and independent creatures that are quick on their feet. She also likes reading asian folklore of fox spirits and always plays fox characters in video games.

Kamya Kainth is a junior at Mission San Jose High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays the alto saxophone. Her favorite place is Boston. She loved the busy streets, the subway, and the amazing architecture. Also, it was nice visiting Harvard and MIT. If she were a time of the day, she would be 3:00 am because she would be asleep (hopefully) and she loves to sleep. If she could be any animal, she would be a panda because they just sleep and ear, which is a good life to have.

Vedha Venkatesh is a sophomore at Irvington High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays the oboe. Her favorite place is India because she loves meeting relatives and eating the food there. She goes every summer and spends at least a month there every time. During that time she goes sightseeing, spends time at her family's farm, and sits in an AC room trying to escape the heat. If she were a time of day she would definitely be mid-afternoon because it's the time of day when she is most awake. By that time she will be doing something productive and would have showered, eaten, and possibly exercised. This is also a time when she can hang out with friends, watch tv, read a book, or procrastinate homework. If she could be any animal she would be a sloth. This is because she is very lazy and would love to just eat and sleep all day. She would also have no responsibilities and just enjoy life, conserving as much energy as possible.

Swarna Vinaitheerthan is a sophomore at Irvington High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays flute. Her favorite place is this farm she saw while she was coming back from a camping trip. It was really fun because she got to get eggs straight from the chickens' nest and she got to take home a dozen. If she was a time of day, she would be late afternoon. This is the best time of day because the sun shines directly into her bedroom and creates a beautiful scene. If she could be any animal, she would be a hawk because they can fly away from natural disasters and some species have little to no predators. Additionally, swooping in to kill prey sounds fun.

Patricia Venus Wu is a junior at Mission San Jose High School. This is her first year in TBC and she plays percussion and does colorguard. Patricia's favorite place is Taiwan because she sees her grandparents and many cousins. She enjoys swimming, biking, hiking, and sight-seeing there. If she was a time of the day, she'd be 3:00 am. It's the time when no one else is awake or some people haven't slept yet! It's a great time to be productive, daydream, laze around, relax and wait for sunrise.

Holden Lim is a senior at Mission San Jose High School. This is his second year in TBC and he plays percussion. His favorite place he has visited is Singapore because he has relatives there. Besides the hot and humid climate, the food makes up for it. His favorite foods are nasi lemak and laksa. If he were a time of day, he would be late at night. It is the best time of day as this is when he is done with all his schoolwork and can freely relax without any guilt. This time is when he feels the most free of the day. The late night is also the time when he can get ready to go to bed, something that he looks forward to every day. If he could be any animal, he would be a raven. Ravens are intelligent and have the ability to fly, something that Holden dreams of doing.

Ashwika Jani is a junior at Mission San Jose High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays the violin and piano.Her favorite place is Paris because she loved the atmosphere there. She also loves art and music and the city has a lot of historical value. If she was a time of day, she would be midnight because she feels most alert and productive. It’s also the most peaceful time of day. If she could be any animal, she would be a koala because they are curious, intelligent, and live a relaxed life.

Amanda Ma is a junior at Milpitas High School. This is her second year in TBC and she plays percussion. Amanda's favorite place to travel to is China, and her family tries to go every summer to visit her extended family. Although she's not a fan of the mosquitoes, she finds that every city there is beautiful and the warm weather during the summer is a major plus. Some cities sport so many activities that it's impossible to go to every single one. To her, the food in China can't be beat, and the nightlife is always so lively. If she was a time of day she would be sundown, as that is actually when she is most active. The morning always feels too early, and by afternoon she's exhausted because of school. By sundown, she is done with her homework, and would finally have free time. Sundown is also, in her opinion, the time when the sky looks the prettiest. If she were an animal, she would be a dog, but not a working dog, more like a cavalier spaniel? Even though she enjoys doing work and being active, she can't deny that laying around the house is sometimes all she wants to do. Like a cavalier spaniel, she's also very adaptable and can pick things up easily. They're also quite willing to do anything which she feels describes herself quite well.

Ethan Nguyen is a junior at American High School. This is his fourth year at TBC and he plays the clarinet. His favorite place is Lake Tahoe since it was his favorite place to go to during winter breaks. There were plenty of snowmen made, plenty of snowballs thrown, and plenty of memories made. If he were a time of day, he would be the night or late evening. This is the best time for him to get some sleep, and/or relax in his free time. If he could be any animal, he would be a koala. Interestingly(or boringly), koalas get around 20 hours of sleep per day. To them, a life like that sometimes sounds lovely.

Evan Tello is a sophomore at Newark Memorial High School. This is his second year in TBC and he used to play the trumpet in elementary and middle school but stopped in high school. One of his favorites places he's visited is camping at Big Sur with his family because they were out in the nature and got to spend more time together without getting distracted by other things. The first/last time he went was also with his cousins and grandparents so it made the trip even more fun and he surprisingly never got bored even though they were out in the forest for 3 days. If he were a time of day he would be the late afternoon because that's when he could just relax and chill or go out and have fun. If Evan were an animal he would be a panda because he's always hungry and feeling lazy.

Adalie Miller is a sophomore at California Crosspoint High School. This is her third year in TBC and she plays the flute. Her favorite place is Hawaii because she enjoys going to the beach and hanging out with her family. She also loves watching sunsets, hiking and trying new foods. If she were a time of day she would be the afternoon because she has the most energy then and gets to hangout with her friends at lunchtime when she is at school. If she could be any animal, she would be a dog because everyone loves hanging out with dogs. Dogs are also very sweet and energetic.

Prashanth Prabhala is a sophomore at Irvington High School. This is his first year in TBC and he plays tenor saxophone. His favorite place is India, because he loves visiting family there. If he were a time of day, he'd be night since it's the best time as he can sleep. He also believes that the vibes are different at night, and he likes to hang out with friends in the evening/night. If he could be any animal, he'd be a tiger. He's always loved their colors and that they're ferocious and rare.

Current Officer Board

Tri-City Band Corps is a student-run organization; therefore, a squad of student officers is required to keep TBC afloat. They work year-round to plan parades, organize fundraisers, run rehearsals, and spread their love for music. Below are the current officers for 2023 - 2024 and their positions.

Executive Department

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Auxiliaries Department

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Supply Department

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Technology Department

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Operations Department

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Finance Department

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Executive Department

Anna Schein

Chief Executive Officer12th - Mission San Jose High SchoolEuphonium

Pheona Ma

Chief of Staff11th - Mission San Jose High SchoolAlto Saxophone

Auxiliary Department

Anya Faria

Trip Advisor11th - Mission San Jose High SchoolFlute

Bianca Rodriguez Yanez

Executive Director of Auxiliary Programs12th - Newark Memorial High SchoolClarinet

Kavya Joshi

Cadet Regiment Director (East Bay)11th - Irvington High SchoolBass Clarinet

Matthew Chan

Cadet Regiment Director (South Bay)10th - Irvington High SchoolBassoon

Lila Ehling

Eternal Regiment Director (Fremont)10th - Irvington High SchoolColor Guard

Reynold Liu

Vanguard/SNP Regiment Director12th - Mission San Jose High SchoolPercussion

Samyuktha Gopinath Lakshmi

Executive Director of Elementary Programs10th - Irvington High SchoolPercussion

Advai Srinivasan

Deputy Director of Elementary Programs (East Bay Beginning)11th - Mission San Jose High SchoolTrombone

Arjun Murugappan

Deputy Director of Elementary Programs (East Bay Int/Adv)10th - Irvington High SchoolTuba/Sousaphone

Oscar Wang

Deputy Director of Elementary Programs (South Bay)12th- Monta Vista High SchoolAlto/Bari Saxophone

Sandra Hsieh

Deputy Director of Elementary Programs (Virtual)12th - Mission San Jose High SchoolTrumpet

Oscar Surendranath

Chief Administrative Officer12th - American High SchoolClarinet

Sophie Wang

Cadet Class Representative - Thornton8th - Thornton Middle SchoolClarinet

Music Department

Thomas Du

Chief Musical Director12th - Mission San Jose High SchoolClarinet

Andrea Ishananto-Rotsidis

Deputy Chief Musical Director - Music10th - Mission San Jose High SchoolClarinet

Vaivasvat Ramesh

Chief Musical Composer10th - Mission San Jose High SchoolSousaphone

Abhinav Shivalli

Chief Music Librarian9th - American High SchoolFlute

Shubham Bhadra

Woodwind Section Leader10th - Mission San Jose High SchoolFlute

Angelina Ni

Assistant Woodwind Section Leader11th - American High SchoolClarinet

Daojing Lin

Deputy Chief Music Director - Cadets10th - Mission San Jose High SchoolClarinet

Ansh Chellani

Deputy Chief Musical Director - Visual12th - Washington High SchoolPercussion

Nathan Lim

Color Guard Captain12th - Mission San Jose High SchoolColor Guard

An Takeuchi

Asst. Color Guard Captain - Rifles9th - Irvington High SchoolColor Guard

Hannah Yuan

Asst. Color Guard Captain - Flags11th - Mission San Jose High SchoolColor Guard

Vidvat Masipeddi

Drum Captain10th - Foothill High SchoolPercussion

Supply Department

Sophie Chan

Chief Supply Officer12th - Irvington High SchoolFlute

Amogh Arora

Deputy Chief Supply Officer - Uniforms12th - Irvington High SchoolGuitar

Anya Chopra

Deputy Chief Supply Officer - Equipment11th - Mission San Jose High SchoolFlute

Chief Executive Officer
12th - Mission San Jose High School
Euphonium

Chief of Staff
11th - Mission San Jose High School
Alto Saxophone

Trip Advisor
11th - Mission San Jose High School
Flute

Executive Director of Auxiliary Programs
12th - Newark Memorial High School
Clarinet

Cadet Regiment Director (East Bay)
11th - Irvington High School
Bass Clarinet

Cadet Regiment Director (South Bay)
10th - Irvington High School
Bassoon

Eternal Regiment Director (Fremont)
10th - Irvington High School
Color Guard

Vanguard/SNP Regiment Director
12th - Mission San Jose High School
Percussion

Executive Director of Elementary Programs
10th - Irvington High School
Percussion

Deputy Director of Elementary Programs
(East Bay Beginning)
11th - Mission San Jose High School
Trombone

Deputy Director of Elementary Programs
(East Bay Int/Adv)
10th - Irvington High School
Tuba/Sousaphone

Deputy Director of Elementary Programs (South Bay)
12th- Monta Vista High School
Alto/Bari Saxophone

Deputy Director of Elementary Programs (Virtual)
12th - Mission San Jose High School
Trumpet

Chief Administrative Officer
12th - American High School
Clarinet

Cadet Class Representative - Thornton
8th - Thornton Middle School
Clarinet

Chief Musical Director
12th - Mission San Jose High School
Clarinet

Deputy Chief Musical Director - Music
10th - Mission San Jose High School
Clarinet

Chief Musical Composer
10th - Mission San Jose High School
Sousaphone

Chief Music Librarian
9th - American High School
Flute

Woodwind Section Leader
10th - Mission San Jose High School
Flute

Assistant Woodwind Section Leader
11th - American High School
Clarinet

Deputy Chief Music Director - Cadets
10th - Mission San Jose High School
Clarinet

Deputy Chief Musical Director - Visual
12th - Washington High School
Percussion

Color Guard Captain
12th - Mission San Jose High School
Color Guard

Asst. Color Guard Captain - Rifles
9th - Irvington High School
Color Guard

Asst. Color Guard Captain - Flags
11th - Mission San Jose High School
Color Guard

Drum Captain
10th - Foothill High School
Percussion

Chief Supply Officer
12th - Irvington High School
Flute

Deputy Chief Supply Officer - Uniforms
12th - Irvington High School
Guitar

Deputy Chief Supply Officer - Equipment
11th - Mission San Jose High School
Flute

Deputy Chief Supply Officer - General Supplies
10th - Irvington High School
Color Guard

Chief Engineering Officer - Engineering
12th - Irvington High School
Percussion

Deputy Chief Engineering Officer
10th - Irvington High School
Trombone

Supply Officer
11th - Mission San Jose High School
Viola

Supply Officer
8th - Horner Middle School
Clarinet

Supply Officer
9th - Mission San Jose High School
Euphonium

Supply Officer
9th - Mission San Jose High School
Flute

Supply Officer
11th - American High School
Trumpet

Supply Officer
10th - Irvington High School
Percussion

Chief Technology Officer
10th - Irvington High School
Bariton Saxophone

Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Website
10th - Mission San Jose High School
Flute

Technology Officer
11th - Irvington High School
Euphonium

Technology Officer
10th - Irvington High School
Flute

Chief Marketing Officer
12th - James Logan High School
Bass Clarinet

Deputy Chief Marketing Officer
11th - Irvington High School
Oboe

Marketing Officer
12th - Irvington High School
Clarinet

Marketing Officer - Chinese
10th - Mission San Jose High School
Alto & Baritone Saxophone

Chief Membership Officer
12th - Mission San Jose High School
Clarinet

Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Video Production
12th - Irvington High School
Trumpet

Technology Officer - Photography
9th - James Logan High School
Euphonium

Chief Publicity Officer
11th - Mission San Jose High School
Clarinet/Color Guard

Chief Operations Officer
11th - Washington High School
Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone

Chief Recruitment Officer
9th - Mission San Jose High School
Percussion

Recruitment Officer - Monta Vista
12th - Monta Vista High School
Percussion

Recruitment Officer - Pioneer
10th - Pioneer High School
Flute

Recruitment Officer - James Logan
10th - James Logan High School
Clarinet

Recruitment Officer - California Crosspoint
12th - California Crosspoint Academy
Clarinet

Chief Benefits Officer
11th - Mission San Jose High School
Clarinet

Chief Human Resources Officer
12th - Mission San Jose High School
Flute

Chief Medical Officer
12th - Washington High School
Color Guard

Chief Communication Officer
11th - Mission San Jose High School
Alto Saxophone

Chief Outreach Officer
10th - Irvington High School
Oboe

Chief Financial Officer
10th - Irvington High School
Flute