Chief Petty Officer Devona L. Schiller, USN
Flutist, Naval Academy Band

Chief M usician Devona Lee Schiller is a native of Baltimore County, Maryland. She holds a bachelor of music degree in education and flute performance from James Madison University, where she studied with Carol Kniebusch Noe. Under the tutelage of Anthony Maiello, she received a master of music degree in conducting from George Mason University.

Chief Schiller entered the United States Navy in 1998. During her first two years in the Navy, she was assigned to the ATLANTIC Fleet Band in Norfolk, Virginia. There she performed in the woodwind quintet and as Principal Flutist in the wind ensemble. She also served as a vocalist, operations assistant, and was featured with the wind ensemble as a flute soloist and conductor. In 1999 she was chosen as a Junior Sailor of the Quarter.

Since joining the Naval Academy Band in 2000, Chief Schiller has served the organization in numerous capacities leading to her selection as the USNA Band’s 2006 Sailor of the Year. She currently serves as Principal Flutist of the Concert Band and Command Career Counselor. Chief Schiller's military awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), Navy Good Conduct Medal (three awards), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Navy Pistol Sharpshooter Ribbon.

In her spare time, Chief Schiller enjoys spending time with her husband and family, serving in the music ministry at her local church, and performing as piccoloist with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra.

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