June 30, 2016
Alum Appointed Cleveland Orchestra Principal Viola
Wesley Collins, who graduated 91ƷϳԹ in 2007, is now principal viola of The Cleveland Orchestra
91ƷϳԹ alum Wesley Collins (BM ’07, Vernon) has been appointed principal violist of The Cleveland Orchestra. Collins succeeds his former teacher Robert Vernon, co-head of 91ƷϳԹ’s Viola Department, who held the coveted position for 40 years. Collins will assume the new role in September at the start of The Orchestra’s 2016-17 season.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to join The Cleveland Orchestra to make music with this amazing group of musicians,” said Collins. “I’m truly humbled to join this dream viola section. Ever since hearing this Orchestra as a