Jonathan is the Artistic Director of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir.  Previously, he served as director of the Valparaiso University Men’s Choir and instructor of voice.  Additionally, he served as the sabbatical replacement for his mentor, Dr. Christopher M. Cock.  Prior to his appointment at Valparaiso University, he served as a graduate teaching assisstant at The Ohio State University and has worked at several churches in Ohio and Indiana.  Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Valparaiso University, and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from The Ohio State University as well as a Kodály Certification from the Kodály Institute at Capital University.  He has studied conducting with Christopher Cock, Dennis Friesen-Carper, Lenki Igo, Lilla Gabor, Robert J. Ward, and Hilary Apfelstadt.