ALLENE HACKLEMAN
French Horn

A native of Vancouver, Allene Hackleman began studying the horn under the tutelage of her father, Martin Hackleman (former member of the Canadian Brass and former Principal Horn of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and currently member of the Washington, D.C.-based National Symphony Orchestra). She later attended the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, earning her Bachelor of Music degree in Performance from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati, where she studied with Randy Gardner. In 2002 Ms. Hackleman served as an apprentice in the National Academy Orchestra of Canada. She has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, DC), the Montréal Symphony, and the Evansville Philharmonic.

As a soloist, Allene Hackleman has performed with the Victoria Symphony as well as the Conservatory Philharmonia and Chamber Orchestra of Cincinnati. She has attended the Sarasota Music Festival, Music Academy of the West, and the Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca (Italy).

Principal Horn of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Ms. Hackleman previously completed a long-term career development residency at the Banff Centre. She pursues an avid interest in chamber music.