Robert Vernon (musician)

Biography

Robert Vernon (born May 5, 1949, in Toronto, Ontario) is a classical violist and teacher. He served as the Principal Violist of the Cleveland Orchestra from 1976 until his retirement in 2016. Vernon is also a co-head of the Viola Department at the Cleveland Institute of Music and was a faculty member at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. Additionally, he serves on the faculty at Kent/Blossom, the National Orchestral Institute in Maryland, the New World Symphony Orchestra, and the Encore School for Strings. He frequently participates in several chamber music festivals, including the Sarasota Music Festival in Sarasota, Florida, and the Nevada Chamber Music Festival in Reno, Nevada.

Highlights

• Principal Violist of the Cleveland Orchestra from 1976 to 2016.
• Co-head of the Viola Department at the Cleveland Institute of Music.
• Faculty member at the Juilliard School of Music.
• Participates in chamber music festivals like the Sarasota Music Festival.

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