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| | Technical Sergeant Amy Moran | |
Technical Sergeant Amy M. Moran plays trumpet in the Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, Brass Quintet, and Jazz Ensemble. She also performs bugle details for military ceremonies and funerals. Additionally, she is the NCOIC of public affairs for the band.
A Texas native, Sergeant Moran graduated from South Houston High School in 1992. Sergeant Moran began her studies at the University of Texas at Austin as a Zoology major, but after a few years decided to pursue her dream of becoming a professional musician. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Trumpet performance in 2000. She has studied with Ray Crisara, Armando Ghitalla, Anthony Plog, Judith Saxton, and Carol Morgan. She has performed withThe Diva Jazz Orchestra, Maiden Voyage Jazz Orchestra, Michael Brecker, Doc Severinson, Bobby Shew, The Miracles, Amy Grant, Take 6, Gordon Goodwin, Diamon Rio, Gary Morris, the Sky Ryders Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Cadets of Bergen County Drum and Bugle Corps.
During her Air Force career Sergeant Moran has performed for Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, The Prime Minister of Israel Ariel Sharon, The Grand Duke of Luxembourg and US Ambassadors to Germany, Luxembourg, Italy, Finland, Israel, Norway, Switzerland, and France, as well as Dr. Ruth Westheimer.
EDUCATION:
2000 Bachelor of Music --Trumpet Performance, University of Texas at Austin
2005 Airman Leadership School, Ramstein AFB, Germany
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. April 2001-June 2001, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
2. June 2001-June 2004, Air Force Heritage of America Band, Langley AFB, VA
3. June 2004-June 2009, United States Air Forces in Europe Band, Sembach AB, Germany
4. June 2009-present, Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Robins AFB, GA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Air Force Commendation Medal one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Good Conduct Medal two oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
2005 John L. Levitow Award Winner, Ramstein Airman Leadership School, Germany
2006 Airmen Committed to Excellence Award Winner, Ramstein AFB, Germany
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Airman First Class 25 April 2001
Senior Airman 25 August 2003
Staff Sergeant 1 January 2006
(Current as of March 2011)
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