John Degnan

John Degnan was appointed Second Horn of the San Diego Symphony in 2023. He has previously performed with many ensembles such as the Alabama Symphony, Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, Nashville Symphony and New World Symphony.

John has spent summers attending National Music Festival, Brevard Music Festival and Music Academy of the West, as well as serving in the Britt Festival Orchestra.

John grew up in Jupiter, Florida and received his Bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music where he studied with Leslie Norton. John won the Second Horn position in San Diego while pursuing a Master’s degree at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. In addition, John is an active chamber musician throughout San Diego as a member of Presidio Winds.

In his free time, John enjoys running, biking and exploring all that sunny San Diego has to offer with his fiancé, Isabella.