Jonathan Heath
Senior Writer & Editorial Manager
24 articles by Jonathan Heath
Articles by Jonathan Heath
Jazz At Lincoln Center Announces 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship Winning Bands
Congratulations to our Jazz and Contemporary Media students and faculty for being recognized at this yearβs National Collegiate Jazz Championship in New York City.
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.
