Jonathan Heath
Senior Writer & Editorial Manager
27 articles by Jonathan Heath
Articles by Jonathan Heath
25 Years Later: Remembering September 11 Through Music and Community
Eastman’s Horn Choir performs a special remembrance concert featuring members of The United States Army Field Band.
Hands On Keys: The Piano Department’s Legacy
For more than 100 years, Eastman’s piano faculty has shaped generations of aspiring students and performers.
Cultural Exchange and Musical Collaboration: A Growing Bond Between Eastman and Cuban Musicians
Eastman students and faculty are using music to transcend language and distance, joining hands with the Cuban American Youth Orchestra.
Harmonizing Health for Musician Wellness
The University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music merge music and medicine to help musicians and patients alike.
Carrying Eastman Forward: Alumni Honored for Leadership in Music and Beyond
This year’s Eastman alumni award recipients exemplify distinction shaped by curiosity, leadership, and service—unique in their work, yet united by shared purpose.
A Chorus of Connection: ENCORE Takes the Stage
In the weeks leading up to its next performance, the ENCORE Chorus reveals how song can illuminate connection, even in the face of memory loss.
Music in Action: Inside Eastman’s Partnership with the Mary Cariola Center
At the Mary Cariola Center, Eastman students discover how music can support learning, connection, and joy in unexpected ways.
A Shared Standard of Excellence: Four Faculty Saying Goodbye in 2026
At the end of the academic year, Eastman professors Tony Caramia, George Sakakeeny, William Weinert, and James VanDemark are set to retire after formidable careers.
Alumni Spotlight: Ke’er Wang Steps into the Faculty Ranks
Pianist and Eastman alumna Ke’er Wang reflects on how the Institute for Music Leadership helped prepare her for a first faculty position at Colby College.
