Technical Sergeant Timothy Hess Timothy Hess has served as a member of the Air National Guard Band of the Midwest since 2009. Before joining the Band of the Midwest, he served twelve years on active duty with the United States Marine Corps Band. He performs on trumpet in the concert band, ceremonial band, jazz band, brass quintet and Dixie band. His ancillary duties include NCOIC of Dixie Blue Dixie band, Unit Deployment Monitor and Unit Fitness Manager. TSgt Hess holds BS in Music Education from University of Illinois. He currently lives in Paxton, IL where he works as a music educator. Hometown: Winnebago, IL