Biography
Hannah Faircloth is a clarinetist and visual artist based in Tallahassee, Florida. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at Florida State University, working as a Graduate Assistant and studying under Dr. Deborah Bish and Dr. Jonathan Holden. Hannah enjoys exploring the intersection of art and music through research, mixed media projects, and collaborative efforts. She often presents her interdisciplinary work at various conferences and events, most recently at the International Clarinet Association’s 2024 ClarinetFest in Dublin, Ireland, and the 2022 Clariedescope virtual event.
A passionate musician, Hannah actively performs with the Solstice Reed Quintet, the Florida State University Symphony Orchestra and Wind Orchestra, Polymorphia, and Southern Winds. She has held positions with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, Bach Festival Orchestra, Southern Illinois Music Festival Orchestra, and Vero Beach Opera Company. She has participated in SIU’s annual Outside the Box Festival as a soloist, visual artist, and member of the SIU Improvisational Unit, and has performed as a featured soloist with the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra.
Hannah is a dedicated educator,teaching at Stetson University’s Clarinet Clinic every summer and working with students in Leon County schools. Hannah received her M.M. at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where she studied with Dr. Eric Mandat, and received her B.M. at Stetson University, where she studied with Dr. Lynn Musco and Dr. Jessica Speak.