Technical Sergeant (TSgt) Quincy Brown serves as a percussionist and drummer for the United States Air Force (USAF) Heritage of America Band.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, TSgt Brown started his military career at Ft Hood, Texas as a Chemical Operations Specialist in the Army, and served one year in Iraq. After separation, TSgt Brown earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Business from Wayne State University and a Master's degree in Music Performance from the University of Michigan, where he studied with Joseph Gramley, Jonathan Ovalle, Ian Ding, Brian Jones, and toured with the Symphony Band to China. While earning his degrees, TSgt Brown served as a graduate student instructor at the University of Michigan, taught percussion at both Blanchette Middle School and the Sphinx Preparatory Music program, and acted as a coordinator with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Civic Youth Ensembles. TSgt Brown has performed with the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra, Dearborn Symphony Orchestra, and Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings. He joined the United States Air Force in 2012 to perform with the USAF Academy Band at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
An Air Force ambassador, TSgt Brown has deployed twice with the Air Force performing throughout Asia, appearing on television, radio and social media. His contributions have helped bolster US ties to both current and emerging partners. He strives to promote peace and strength through music by making each interaction honest and meaningful.
EDUCATION
2010, Bachelor of Music, Wayne State University
2012, Master Master of Music, University of Michigan
2015, Airman Leadership School, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado (now Space Force Base)
2022, Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickham, Hawaii
ASSIGNMENTS
1. United States Air Force Academy Band, Peterson AFB, CO (December 2012 – December 2019)
2. Air Force Band of the Pacific, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI (December 2019 – November 2022)
3. Heritage of America Band, Langley AFB, VA (November 2022 – Present)
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Commendation Medal 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Army Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award
AF Good Conduct Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 1 Service Star
Iraq Campaign Medal 1 Service Star
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal with 1 Service Star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air and Space Overseas Service Ribbon Long
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Air and Space Longevity Service Award with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Pistol)
Air and Space Training Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Senior Airman, 22 November 2012
Staff Sergeant, 01 December 2015
Technical Sergeant, 01 October 2021
(Current as of February 2025)