Technical Sergeant Dillon Jefferies joined the United States Air Force Academy Band, Peterson Space Force, Colorado in 2023. He currently performs as tubist with the Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, and Stellar Brass. In addition to his musical duties, Sergeant Jefferies serves as Library Technician in the unit’s Productions shop.

Sergeant Jefferies was born in Irvine, California and raised in Houston, Texas where he started his career in music at an early age. He received his Bachelor of Music in Tuba performance from Baylor University in 2019 and Master of Music in Tuba Performance from the Mannes School of Music at The New School in 2021, studying under the guidance of Alan Baer of the New York Philharmonic. He also pursued an Artist Diploma at Rutgers University where he furthered his studies with Alan Baer prior to his enlistment in the United States Air Force. Sergeant Jefferies currently resides in Colorado Springs with his Fiancé where he enjoys an active and fulfilling lifestyle with his friends and colleagues.

EDUCATION
2015 High School Diploma, The Woodlands College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX
2019 BM Tuba Performance, Baylor University, Waco, TX
2021 MM Tuba Performance, Mannes College of Music/ The New School, New York City, NY

ASSIGNMENTS
1. July 2023 – September 2023, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, TX
2. September 2023 – Present, USAF Academy Band, Peterson SFB, CO

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Training Ribbon
Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class – 14 September 2023
Technical Sergeant – 25 September 2023

(CURRENT AS OF 4 SEP 2024)