Conductor

Jesse Collett has been the Director of the Bentonville High School Orchestras since 2009, whose orchestras serve over 200 students. Mr. Collett directs the four orchestra ensembles at Bentonville High School. He is also the music director for BHS musicals, conducting a full pit orchestra.

 

Mr. Collett has completed a Bachelor’s Degree in 2000 and Master’s Degree 2008 in Viola Performance from the University of Arkansas. He has also completed a performance certificate Degree in 2009.

 

Beyond his teaching responsibilities at BHS, Jesse serves as Principal Violist for SoNA, The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, Principal Violist for the Ft. Smith Symphony and is regular sub for the Tulsa Symphony. He is the Director and Conductor of the University Chamber Orchestra at the University of Arkansas.