Martin Hackleman

Martin Hackleman began playing the horn at age sixteen, studying with Caesar LaMonaca of the Houston Symphony. He also later studied with Barry Tuckwell, and with Roland Berger of the Vienna Philharmonic. In 1972 (at 19 years of age) he won the Principal Horn position in the Calgary Philharmonic, and in 1974 won the same position with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

In 1983 Hackleman joined the world-renowned Canadian Brass. His three years with this group saw many outstanding recordings and tours across the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Far East. In 1986 Mr. Hackleman joined the Empire Brass Quintet whose touring and recording schedule allowed more time for solo work and teaching. In 1989 he returned to his former position of Principal Horn with the Vancouver Symphony as well as becoming an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia.

Hackleman is also a very active chamber musician performing throughout the world, and is frequently heard on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He has published two etude books for horn with BIM in Switzerland, and often works as a consultant for horn development for Yamaha.