Lecturer, Percussion & Drums
Email: hess.drums@gmail.com
Praised for his 鈥減ower and finesse鈥 (Boston Classical Review) and 鈥渆xacting milieus鈥 (The Boston Globe), percussionist Jonathan Hess is the principal timpanist for the Handel and Haydn Society (Boston), Boston Baroque, Teatro Nuovo (NYC) and Bach Akadamie Charlotte. He performs and records regularly throughout New England with some of the region鈥檚 premier organizations including the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, A Far Cry, Celebrity Series, Odyssey Opera, Aston Magna, Blue Heron, the Connecticut Early Music Festival. In addition to his versatility and command as a performer, He is also a dedicated and passionate educator, currently teaching percussion at the 海角社区. Jonathan is a graduate of St. Olaf College and the Boston Conservatory.