Photos courtesy of FEU Center for the Arts and FEU Drumline
The Far Eastern University Drumline earned several podium finishes at the 2026 Marching Arts Asia Championships, competing against marching ensembles from across the region.
In the solo categories, Jhensen Salvador won 1st Place in the Snare Solo, while Kert Remo finished 2nd Place, and Christian Espiritu placed 3rd Place in the Solo Tenor. For the duo category, Aaron Reyes and Tracy Evangelista secured 2nd Place in the Snare–Tenor Duo competition.
The team also performed strongly in the ensemble divisions, winning 1st Place in the Bassline Ensemble and 1st Place in the Cymbal Line Ensemble.
All pieces performed by the FEU Drumline during the competition were original compositions created by the members themselves, highlighting the group’s initiative to produce their own material.
The FEU Drumline’s achievements contribute to the university’s continued growing presence in regional marching arts competitions.
Marching Arts Asia Championship 2026 Winners
(FEU DBC)
Snare Solo:
1st – Jhensen Salvador
2nd – Kert Remo
Solo Tenor:
3rd – Christian Espiritu
Bassline Ensemble:
1st – FEU Drumline
Snare-Tenor Duo:
2nd – Aaron Reyes & Tracy Evangelista
Bassline Ensemble:
1st – FEU Drumline
Cymbal Line Ensemble:
1st – FEU Drumline