Francine Berger Jacobs

Background

Jacobs, Francine Berger was born on April 5, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Samuel and Shirley (Chavis) Berger.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Indiana U., 1970; Master of Music, Eastman School Music, 1972.

Career

Principal flutist, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Rochester, New York, 1970-1971; member, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, 1970-1973; principal flutist, Orange County Chamber Orchestra, 1987-1992; principal flutist, Ventura (California) Symphony Orchestra, 1981-1990; extra flutist, Los Angeles Philharmonic, 1990-1993; principal flutist, Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay, Palos Verdes, California, since 1992; principal flutist, Santa Barbara (California) Symphony Orchestra, since 1981.

Achievements

• Francine Berger Jacobs has been listed as a noteworthy Flutist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association, Music Teacher National Association, National Flute Association, Music Teachers Association of California (chairman Certified of Merit since 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, gardening, traveling.

Connections

Children: Bonnie, Scott.

Father:

Samuel Berger

Mother:

Shirley (Chavis) Berger

child:

Scott Jacobs

child:

Bonnie Jacobs