About Me
Mikaela Hannon is a flutist and music educator based in Tempe, Arizona. She has performed professionally with various ensembles, including the Washington-Idaho Symphony, Opuntia Winds, and the Braase-Hannon duo. Her achievements include First Place in the 2021 Charleston International Music Competition Talent Show division and First Place in the MusicFest Northwest Orchestral Excerpts competition. Mikaela is actively involved with the Arizona Flute Society and currently holds the organization's Secretary position. She is a passionate advocate for music education at all ages and has taught students from infancy through adulthood.
Mikaela is currently a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University, teaching Music Theory and Aural Skills. She is also a doctoral candidate at ASU studying with Dr. Elizabeth Buck. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed an M.M. in Flute Performance at ASU and a B.M. in Flute Performance and Music Education at the University of Idaho with Dr. Leonard Garrison. When she’s not playing the flute, Mikaela can usually be found reading, crocheting, cooking, or walking with her dog, Dawson. |
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) - Flute Performance | Arizona State University - anticipated December 2024
Master of Music (MM) - Flute Performance | Arizona State University - 2022
Bachelor of Music (BM) - Flute Performance and Music Education |University of Idaho - 2017
Master of Music (MM) - Flute Performance | Arizona State University - 2022
Bachelor of Music (BM) - Flute Performance and Music Education |University of Idaho - 2017