Holden Cessna

Graduate Assistant, WIU University Bands

Sallee Hall 204

Email: H-Cessna@wiu.edu

Holden Cessna was born and raised in Clearville, Pennsylvania, and obtained his Bachelor of Music in French Horn Performance from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Cessna has performed in ensembles for talents such as Andrea Bocelli, Trisha Yearwood, Cody Fry, and many others. He has also performed in venues such as Bridgestone Arena, Legacy Arena, and the Fisher Center for Performing Arts.

Cessna was a four-year member of the Vanderbilt University Spirit of Gold Marching Band during his time at Belmont. He served one year as mellophone section leader and two years as drum major. Along with performing, Cessna has also given marching and mace clinics in his home state of PA.

Holden will begin his Master of Music at Western Illinois University in the Fall of 2026 where he will serve as a Graduate Assistant for both the Bands Area and Community Music School, under the direction of Dr. Mike Fansler and Dr. Jena Gardner, respectively.