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 has painted and performed graphic scores, created multi-media performances, and was selected to present her artwork and research at the International Clarinet Association’s 2024 ClarinetFest and 2022 Clariedescope event. She currently performs with the Florida State University Symphony Orchestra and Wind Orchestra, Polymorphia, and Southern Winds. She has held positions with the Bach Festival Orchestra, Southern Illinois Music Festival Orchestra, and Vero Beach Opera Company. She has participated in the 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. In addition to her work as a Graduate Assistant at FSU, Hannah is a returning counselor and teacher at Stetson University’s summer Clarinet Clinic and works as a clinician at local 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.