SrA Nick Mihalich serves as a trombonist in the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, IL. He performs with the Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, Airlifter Brass, and The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble. Concurrently, he is a member of the unit’s Operations Team, serving as an Operation Representative for several ensembles within the unit.
Originally from Brecksville, Ohio, SrA Mihalich earned a Bachelor of Music degree from DePaul University and a Master of Music degree from Northwestern University. He has been the winner of numerous chamber music competitions; most notably, the International Trombone Association Trombone Quartet Competition in 2022 and the American Trombone Workshop Quartet Competition in 2023. In addition, he has performed with the Chicago Symphony, as well as the St. Louis Symphony.
He began his military career in July 2023, and upon completion of Basic Military Training, was assigned to the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America in September 2023.
SrA Mihalich’s primary teachers include Michael Mulcahy, Mark Fisher, Charlie Vernon, Douglas Wright, Randall Hawes, Christopher Davis, and Joseph Rodriguez.
EDUCATION
2021 Bachelor of Music, Trombone Performance, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
2023 Master of Music, Trombone Performance, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
ASSIGNMENTS
1. July 2023 – August 2023, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, TX
2. September 2023 - Present, Trombonist, United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, IL
AWARDS
Air and Space Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class: 11 July 2023
Senior Airman: 11 November 2025
(Current as of November 2025)