Wayne Brooks, Principal

Wayne Brooks, principal viola of the Houston Symphony since 1985, was born in Los Angeles, CA. After graduating from the Curtis Institute of Music...

George Pascal, Acting Associate Principal

Joan DerHovsepian, Acting Assistant Principal

Joan DerHovsepian, viola, became a member of the Houston Symphony in 1999, after serving two seasons as principal viola of the... 

Linda Goldstein

Linda Goldstein, viola, has been a member of the Houston Symphony viola section since 1981. Originally from Columbia, SC, she received her bachelor’s degree from...

Thomas Molloy

Fay Shapiro

Fay Shapiro, viola, was born, raised and educated in Iowa. After spending one season with...

Daniel Strba

Daniel Strba, viola, began his career at age 17 as a member of the United States Army Chamber Orchestra performing for official state functions...

Wei Jiang

Born in China, Wei Jiang began studying violin at the age of 5 with his Father and studied viola after being admitted to the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. He graduated with the highest honor from the Conservatory and subsequently...

Phyllis Herdliska