Jonathan Heath
Senior Writer & Editorial Manager
11 articles by Jonathan Heath
Articles by Jonathan Heath
Jazz Department Welcomes New Faculty Members
This fall, the Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media department welcomed two new faculty members whose careers span Grammy nominations, international tours, and deep roots in jazz education.
A Touch of Humanity: Composer and Educator Adrian Gordon Brings Connection to the Forefront
Adrian Gordon leads a collaboration that links Eastman, local teachers, and the next generation of musicians.
Eastman Launches a Fully Funded Opportunity for the Next Generation of Orchestral Leaders
Learn more about a unique, fully funded opportunity to study orchestral leadership with RPO Concertmaster Juliana Athayde.
Building the Future, Floor by Floor
Eastman is leading a tech-forward transformation designed with students in mind, bridging a century of architecture with the demands of a 21st-century education.
A Year in the Making: âSongbookâ Blends New Voices and Shared Resonance
Daniel Pesca and Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon present an evening of premieres and reimagined works that weave poetry, language, and collaboration.
Framing the Music: A Camera, a Composer, and a World Premiere
Composer and Eastman alum Steve Bramson reflects on the creation of his new opera ‘Click!’âa lyrical portrait of photographer AndrĂ© KertĂ©szâand on the meaningful âhomecomingâ of its world premiere in Rochester.
Beyond the Screen: ‘The Red Violin’ in Concert
Experience ‘The Red Violin’ like never beforeâconductor Jeff Beal and violinist YooJin Jang lead Eastman musicians in a rare live-to-picture event at the Soundtrax Film Music Festival.
Rhythm as Resilience: John R. Beck Guides Group Drumming at Eastman
Eastman alumnus John R. Beck shares the healing power of group drumming, uniting students, faculty, and the community in a circle of sound and connection.
Fifty Years On: Remembering Shostakovich Through Music
Eastman marks the 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovichâs death with a weeklong celebration of symphonies, sonatas, and chamber works honoring his enduring legacy.
