Mr. Gabriel joined the Syracuse Brigadiers as a 1st soprano. After 4 years with the Brigs, he joined the Air Force Drum and Bugle Corps and remained with them for the next 7 years. He also played 1st soprano with the USAF Academy Drum & Bugle Corps and Archer Epler. He has been a soprano soloist with the Yankee Rebels for 30 years. Mr. Gabriel was a brass instructor with the Reilly Raiders, Dundalk Cadets, VIP’s, Columbians, Denver Blue Knights, USAF Academy Drum & Bugle Corps, USAF Drum Corps, and the Yankee Rebels. Mr. Gabriel was also a Brass Caption Judge for DCA.