Originally from Dallas, Texas, Jennifer Frank-Umana is the Associate Principal horn of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Before coming to the Calgary Phil, Jennifer was a member of the Portland Symphony Orchestra as Third horn, and an active freelance musician in the Greater Boston and New England Area where she was finishing her graduate studies. She has performed with the Dallas Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Portland Symphony, and the Rhode Island Philharmonic. She has participated in several music festivals, including the National Repertory Orchestra, and the National Orchestral Institute. Jennifer is also a clinician at Mount Royal Conservatory and HornFest! Calgary.
Jennifer received her Bachelor of Music degree from Southern Methodist University and Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory. Her principal teachers include Gregory Hustis, former Principal horn of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and James Sommerville, Principal horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Outside of her musical life, Jennifer enjoys activities with her two boys and spending time with her family. Other activities she enjoys include outdoor activities, hiking, and volunteering for her boys’ school events, in the community, and with animal rescue and welfare.