Senior Airman (SrA) Debra Loh is a bassoonist with United States Air Force (USAF) Heritage of America Band. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she performs with the Concert Band and Heritage Winds. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the Eastman School of Music and completed her graduate studies at the University of Maryland as a member of the Fellowship Woodwind Quintet. Her primary teachers include George Sakakeeny and Joseph Grimmer. She has participated in programs including the Sarasota Music Festival, National Orchestral Institute + Festival and Eastern Music Festival.
Prior to joining the Air Force, SrA Loh held the principal bassoon position of the Des Moines Metro Opera Orchestra in 2020. Recent orchestral engagements include the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.
EDUCATION
2019 Bachelor of Applied Music (Bassoon), Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
2021 Master of Music Performance (Bassoon), University of Maryland, College Park, MD
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Aug 2021-present, Heritage of America Band, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon
Air and Space Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class 22 June 2021
Senior Airman 22 October 2023
(Current as of February 2025)