Jamie Sanborn

Treasurer

Residing in Honolulu, HI as acting 3rd/Associate Principal Horn of the Hawaii Symphony, Jamie Sanborn is enjoying the “Aloha” lifestyle and absorbing all the beautifully diverse cultures that make up the island state. Along with the Symphony, Jamie is the newest member of the Spring Winds Quintet, one of the three groups that make up the non-profit Chamber Music Hawaii. It is her desire to learn more about the vast history of Hawaii to better understand the local culture and piece together where music can help bridge divides.

 Formerly a member of the training orchestra, The Orchestra NOW, a program geared towards educating pre-professional musicians on orchestral performance, innovative programming, and problems faced by the modern day orchestra, Jamie has spent much of her time considering where instrumental music fits into today’s society. Serving as Vice Chair of the Public Relations Advisory Committee for the Hawaii Symphony, she hopes to find ways musicians can better serve their communities outside of the concert hall.

Originally from Wichita, Kansas Jamie was raised on country music and yes, she is still a big fan. She grew up in an incredibly tight-knit family and still calls her mother everyday or risk her mom imagining her lying dead on the side of a road somewhere. By the time Jamie was 10, she was addicted to Disney’s Fantasia and knew that playing an instrument had to be the coolest thing ever. To this day, Jamie holds on tight to the memory of her first brittle notes ever played on the horn. It is that rush of excitement and pure joy that she felt as a small child that she tries to instill not only in her students but every musician she plays alongside. Her main objective in every performance, as well as in life, is to have fun and not fuss over the small things. 

Jamie received her bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and her graduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She has performed with several summer festival orchestras including Aspen, Orchestra of the Americas, Colorado College, Sarasota, and Roundtop. While working on her undergraduate degree, she served as assistant/utility horn in the Topeka Symphony. Her primary teachers include Paul Stevens, Patrick Hughes, William VerMeulen, and Julia Pilant. On her days off, Jamie enjoys adventuring around Oahu trying new foods and discovering new hikes. In April 2020, she is expected to become a first time auntie!