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| | Technical Sergeant Heather Kirschner | |
Technical Sergeant Heather L. Kirschner performs on euphonium and trombone with the Band of the US Air Force Reserve Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, and Brass Quintet. She also serves as NCOIC of the finance shop for the band.
Originally from Allegany, NY, Sergeant Kirschner attended Baldwin Wallace College where she received a Bachelor of Music degree in Euphonium Performance and Indiana University to receive a Masters of Music degree and Performers Certificate in Euphonium Performance. She has studied both trombone and euphonium with Allen Kofsky and James DeSano of the Cleveland Orchestra, M. Dee Stewart of the Philadelphia Orchestra as well as prominent soloists and recording artists such as Brian Bowman, Daniel Perantoni, and Rex Martin.
During her Air Force career, Sergeant Kirschner has performed with many notable artists such as Sam Pilafian, Conrad Herwig, Dave Steinmeyer, Eddie Daniels and Toni Tennille. In addition, she has performed in South America, Southwest Asia and Southeast Asia in support of the Air Force mission.
As a clinician and teacher, Sergeant Kirschner has conducted clinics at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention, University of Texas San Antonio and San Angelo State University and served as professor of Low Brass at the University of the Incarnate Word.
EDUCATION:
1996 Bachelor of Music, Euphonium Performance, Baldwin Wallace College
2002 Airman Leadership School
2009 Noncommissioned Officer Academy
ASSIGNMENTS:
October 1998 - November 2010, USAF Band of the West, Lackland AFB, TX
November 2010 - present, Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Robins AFB, GA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Air Force Commendation Medal two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Good Conduct Medal three oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
2003 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, USAF Band of the West
2005 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, USAF Band of the West
2007 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, USAF Band of the West
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Airman First Class 26 August 1998
Senior Airman 26 December 2000
Staff Sergeant 01 January 2003
Technical Sergeant 01 May 2008
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