CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT ANN HINOTE PRINCIPAL TUBA

Chief Master Sergeant Ann Hinote is principal euphoniumist for the United States Air Force Concert Band, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. She also serves as the manager of The USAF Band's Technical Support and Music Production sections. Originally from Canton, Ohio, her career in the Air Force began in 1988.

A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Akron, Chief Hinote earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1987. She received a Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan, where she earned the prestigious Earle V. Moore Award. Chief Hinote was awarded third prize at the International Brass Congress Solo Euphonium Competition, and was the winner of the International Solo Euphonium Competition at the University of Texas at Austin. Her former teachers include Tucker Jolly, Brian Bowman, Abe Torchinsky, H. Dennis Smith , James Desano and Edward Zadrozny.

She has been a featured soloist and clinician at the University of Wisconsin Indianhead Arts Center Summer Concert Band Clinic in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Additionally, she has performed as a featured soloist at the Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Chief Hinote was also a featured soloist with the United States Army Orchestra at their 13th annual Tuba/Euphonium conference and also at the first International Women's Brass Conference held at the University of Missouri, St. Louis.

Previous positions she has held with the unit include superintendent and NCOIC, USAF Bands State Funeral Plan Support. As NCOIC, USAF Bands State Funeral Plan Support, she was responsible for the coordination and mission readiness of Air Force Bands tasked to support former President Ronald Reagan's state funeral. Chief Hinote was the 2005 recipient of the U.S. Armed Forces Spirit of Hope Award for the Air Force. This award is presented annually to an outstanding and distinguished person or organization whose service to troops reflects the dedication and commitment of the late Bob Hope. Chief Hinote was also awarded the AFDW Lance P. Sijian Award. She is an active volunteer at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

Chief Hinote's military awards and decorations include the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Recognition Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon.