Technical Sergeant Brian Logan performs on euphonium with the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America based out of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. He performs with Airlifter Brass, Concert Band, and Ceremonial Band. Currently, TSgt Logan overseas the marketing team, engaging a civilian and active duty team to maximize the attendance and platform of 6 performing ensembles in the Midwest Region.
TSgt Brian Logan joined the USAF in January of 2017 as a Regional Band Apprentice on the Euphonium. Prior to enlisting, he engaged in extensive musical training. He earned his Bachelor of Music Degree in Euphonium Performance in 2012 from the University of Alabama. While augmenting his studies with economics concentrations for the Kellog School of Business, he earned his Master of Music Degree from Northwestern University in 2014. In 2018, he completed his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from the Frost School of Music at University of Miami, being named 1 of 12 distinguished graduates for the entire graduating class. His education culminated with the completion of his Associate’s Degree from Air University in 2019. TSgt Logan distinguished himself as a preeminent figure in his field, performing with the Huxford Symphony Orchestra, Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, South Florida Symphony, Florida Grand Opera, and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. TSgt Logan has performed in the Leonard Falcone Artist Euphonium Competition and the International Tuba Euphonium Conference Artist Competition Solo and Mock Military Band segments multiple times. He was also a winner of the Birmingham Music Club Guild Fellowship. TSgt Logan published “A Comparative Analysis of Techniques of Euphonium and Vocal Performance Using Acoustical Properties” through the University of Miami Press in December 2018.
Since joining the Air Force, TSgt Logan has served as a tour planner for 6 unique musical ensembles. His responsibilities included overseeing the concert schedule and operations of the 11-piece brass and percussion group, touring a 15-state area region and since his appointment to the USAFE Band, a 104-Nation area of responsibility. He served as the Assistant Director of Operations for the USAFE-AFAFRICA Band and NCOIC of Five Star Brass. He leveraged a $600K O&M Budget to place 7 information warfare assets in two COCOMS, he trained and equipped a 6-member team of tour planners, oversaw an 11-member protocol team, and guided his 6-member performance team on a variety of ceremonial, bilateral, and building partnership capacity missions.
EDUCATION
2012 Bachelor of Music, Euphonium Performance, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2014 Master of Music, Euphonium Performance, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
2018 Doctor of Musical Arts, University of Miami, Miami, FL
2019 Associate of Applied Science, Community College of the Air Force
ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 2017 – May 2022, Air Force Heritage of America Band, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
2. May 2022 - May 2025, United States Air Force in Europe, Air Forces in Africa Band, Ramstein AB
3. May 2025- Present, Air Force Band of Mid-America, Scott AFB
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Air Force Honor Graduate Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2017 – ACC HQ PA Airman of the Year
2018 – ACC HQ PA Airman of the 2nd Quarter
2023 – USAFE AFAFRICA BAND Musician of the 3rd Quarter
2023 – USAFE AFAFRICA BAND Musician of the 4th Quarter
2023 – Colonel R. Hamilton Outstanding Military Musician of The Year
PUBLICATIONS
“A Comparative Analysis of Techniques of Euphonium and Vocal Performance Using Acoustical Properties” – University of Miami Press, December 2018
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
Airman 1st Class 10 Jan 2017
Senior Airman 10 May 2019
Staff Sergeant 01 Mar 2021
Technical Sergeant 1 May 2025
(Current as of August 2025)