"My personal philosophy is that music is an essential part of the human experience. And whether it be as a performer or singer, not even a performer, a doer of music. And I think that whether you are actively participating in music as a musician or experiencing music as an audience member or just someone living life and having music in their lives, It's inextricably linked to how we experience the world around us, culturally and for many people spiritually."

From Jonathan:

"I’m thrilled to announce that I have been invited to conduct at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of MidAmerica Productions' 2026 Concert Series!  On April 1, 2026, I’ll be leading a performance of two stunning works accompanied by a full orchestra and soloists."

For information specific to SBS participation, visit our Carnegie information zone.