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Jonathan Swoboda

School of Theatre and Dance
Associate Professor of Musical Theatre
Campus:
Kent
Contact Information
Email:
jswoboda@kent.edu
Phone:
330-672-2102
Fax:
330-672-2889

Biography

Jonathan is a graduate with High Distinction from the University of Michigan School of Music and holds a Masters degree from the University of Nebraska. Jonathan has music directed over 75 productions throughout the country including numerous national tours. He was an Assistant Director for Purdue Musical Organizations at Purdue University directing numerous vocal and instrumental ensembles. As a pianist, Jonathan is equally at home in the classical world as both a soloist and accompanist. Jonathan spent three years as a Resident Music Director for PCPA Theaterfest in California, and he has toured as the Featured Keyboard Artist for the group Mannheim Steamroller. Jonathan is honored to be a part of the faculty at Kent State University.

Education

M.M., University of Nebraska

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  • Mannheim Steamroller
  • School of Theatre and Dance
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