Jonathan Heath
Senior Writer & Editorial Manager
23 articles by Jonathan Heath
Articles by Jonathan Heath
Four Paths, One Shared Foundation
A percussionist, a violin soloist, a historian, and an entrepreneur… four Eastman alumni reflect on their careersβand how Eastman has stayed with them.
Estel VivΓ³ Casanovas Named Winner at Young Concert Artists Auditions
Doctoral saxophonist Estel VivΓ³ Casanovas, from the studio of Chien-Kwan Lin β07E (DMA), has been named a winner at the Young Concert Artists (YCA) Susan Wadsworth International Auditions.
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: βSongbookβ 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!’βa lyrical portrait of photographer AndrΓ© KertΓ©szβand on the meaningful βhomecomingβ of its world premiere in Rochester.
Beyond the Screen: ‘The Red Violin’ in Concert
Experience ‘The Red Violin’ like never beforeβconductor Jeff Beal and violinist YooJin Jang lead Eastman musicians in a rare live-to-picture event at the Soundtrax Film Music Festival.
