Assistant Professor of Music, Florida State University
Trombonist and educator Hana Beloglavec enjoys a vibrant career as both a performer and a faculty member at Florida State University. She been a guest artist soloist at the International Women’s Brass Conference, American Trombone Workshop, and Busan Maru International Music Festival in Busan, South Korea. Her debut album, “Bayou Home,” released through Summit Records, received the 2024 American Prize for Instrumental Performance. Beyond her solo endeavors, Beloglavec holds the position of principal trombonist with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. She previously served as acting principal trombone of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra from 2022 to 2023 after having subbed with the orchestra for several years. Additionally, she has performed as a substitute with many orchestras, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The Florida Orchestra, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the Armenia National Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Beloglavec earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Northwestern University, where she studied under the guidance of Professors Michael Mulcahy, Douglas Wright, Timothy Higgins, Randall Hawes, and Christopher Davis. Prior to this, she completed her Master of Music degree at Yale University and her Bachelor of Music degree at Western Michigan University, studying with Professor Scott Hartman and Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger, respectively. She was honored with the 2019 Early Career Award from Western Michigan University’s College of Fine Arts.