Dr. Joshua Hannon

Assistant Professor of Horn
 

Dr. Joshua Hannon serves as Assistant Professor of Horn at Jacksonville State University where he runs the JSU Horn Studio and leads the JSU Horn Choir. Prior to his appointment at JSU, he served on faculty at Northern Kentucky University and Earlham College.

Dr. Hannon is an active contributor to the International Horn Society giving clinics and presentations at regional workshops and international symposia. He is the author of Trailhead: a Horn Method, which serves as a pedagogical resource for horn players and music educators that focuses on making the journey of learning the horn approachable and fun for students of all levels.

On stage, Dr. Hannon has performed as a soloist, orchestral musician, and chamber musician across the United States and in Europe. He performed backup for artists like Ne-Yo and Josh Groban, and has performed with multiple ensembles including the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Richmond (IN) Symphony Orchestra, and the Evansville Philharmonic.
​
Dr. Hannon earned his DMA from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music ('24), his Master's in Horn Performance from the University of Missouri- Kansas City ('20), and his Bachelor's in Music Education from the University of Arkansas ('18). He has formally studied with Denise Tryon, Margaret Tung, Marty Hackleman, and Tim Thompson.