HERSEY, Joanna

Joanna Ross Hersey (she/her) is a performing artist, educator, and composer with twenty years’ experience as a leader in higher education. An advocate for active duty and military-affiliated students, she is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, beginning her career as Principal Tubist with the U.S. Coast Guard Band, stationed at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.

Her newest composition, Nanon, for euphonium and tuba duo with electronic track, was the winner of the 2023 International Tuba Euphonium Association’s Mary Ann Craig Focus on Women Award, established to honor works which center the achievements and creativity of women.