Jonathan Ward has been principal Viola of the Regina Symphony Orchestra since 1989. In addition, he teaches at the University of Regina’s Conservatory of Performing Arts and for the Regina Public Schools Fiddle Program, which takes place in three inner city schools.
He is currently an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre. His compositions receive regular performances, often recorded for national broadcasts on both CBC Radio and Radio Canada. Outside of Canada, his works have been performed in the United States, Mexico and Europe, including orchestral performances in Vienna and Salzburg.
Jon holds a Bachelor of Musical Arts from the University of Western Ontario.
