About Me
Britton-René Collins is an active percussion soloist and educator, a recipient of the prestigious Princeton University Hodder Fellowship, and a winner of the Concert Artists Guild, Yamaha Young Performing Artists, and Chicago International Music competitions. She has made dozens of concerto appearances, including the Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. In addition to her active solo career, Britton-René enjoys life as a chamber musician and co-director with her New York City-based groups “Excelsis Percussion Quartet” and “Vision Duo.” Her upcoming chamber collaborations include touring with the Sphinx Virtuosi. As an Artist Endorser, Britton-René proudly performs using Vic Firth sticks and mallets, Zildjian cymbals, Marimba One instruments, and Remo drumheads.