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Technical Sergeant Victor Holmes Jr.

Technical Sgt. Victor Holmes is a double bassist from San Antonio, TX. Prior to joining the USAF Band, he held a string fellowship position in the Baltimore Symphony. He is an active member of the Sphinx organization performance ensembles as well as the Chineke! Orchestra. He attended The Boston Conservatory and Boston University and studied with Edwin Barker and Ben Levy of the Boston Symphony. Sgt. Holmes also attended many festivals including Aspen Music Festival, Pacific Music Festival, and the National Repertory Orchestra.

Sgt. Holmes currently serves on the USAF Band’s Production and Procurement teams and has served as the Music Director for the AFCENT Band. Highlights of Holmes's Air Force career include playing for various Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Chiefs of Staff.