Summary
Jonathan Bhatia is the Lecturer of Music in Trumpet at the Βι¶ΉΣ³» School of Music, a founding member of the internationally recognized chamber ensemble Alias Brass, the Second Trumpet of the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, and a Yamaha Performing Artist and Educator. He has performed at prestigious venues worldwide and earned recognition as a prizewinner at the International Prize Competition in Tuscany, Italy. Jonathan has been featured as a soloist at the 49th Annual International Trumpet Guild Conference Festival of Trumpets in Anaheim, CA, a featured artist at the 42nd Annual International Trumpet Guild Conference in Hershey, PA, and a contributing artist at the 2017 International Horn Symposium in Natal, Brazil.
In addition to these positions and accolades, Jonathan has performed with such nationally reputable ensembles as the Houston Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Boston Brass, Classical Tahoe Orchestra, All-Star Brass, Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass, Los Angeles Modern Brass Quintet, Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra Santa Monica, Symphony of Southeast Texas, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Susanville Symphony Orchestra, Brazos Valley Symphony, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Ballet, and Southeast Symphony. Prior to receiving tenure as the Second Trumpet with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Jonathan held tenured positions with the Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra, as their tenured Principal Trumpet, and the American Youth Symphony. As a recording artist, Jonathan is regularly featured on National Public Radio, and can be heard playing on various films and albums including the animated feature film Duck Duck Goose, Jens Lindemann’s album "Northern Lights", the "Sierra Brass Quintet" album, and various recorded performances on his YouTube channel he shares with hornist Dr. Natalie Brooke Higgins, the BrassHaus Network.
As a founding member of the Alias Brass, an internationally recognized brass chamber ensemble, Jonathan can be found making numerous performance and masterclass appearances both nationally and internationally. Jonathan can be heard on Alias Brass’ album Prism, which was recently selected to be put forward for Grammy consideration by Parma Records. As part of their educational mission, the Alias Brass regularly presents masterclasses and educational seminars for audiences of all ages in order to promote the instrumental art form and inspire creativity in the next generation of musicians and music appreciators.
As a college professor, Jonathan educates undergraduate and graduate trumpet students in music performance and music education through weekly applied lessons, studio classes, and chamber ensembles. At the Βι¶ΉΣ³» School of Music, he has strengthened the national reputation of the trumpet studio, with his students receiving invitations to compete in the live rounds of the prestigious National Trumpet Competition and the national final round of the Music Teachers National Association Young Artist Brass Solo Competition. Additionally, Jonathan’s students hold academic appointments across the nation in professional orchestras and academic institutions.
Before his appointment at the Βι¶ΉΣ³», Jonathan served as the Instructor of Music in Trumpet at Lamar University, a Texas State University. There, he maintained a substantial studio and provided numerous performance opportunities, including an appearance at the 2018 International Trumpet Guild Conference in San Antonio, TX.
Jonathan Bhatia holds two degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles Herb Alpert School of Music, where he studied with Jens Lindemann and Tom Hooten. Additional mentors include Mark Hughes, Rob Roy McGregor, and Darren Mulder.
Jonathan plays exclusively on Yamaha instruments.
Education
- M.M., University of California, Los Angeles; Herb Alpert School of Music, 2016
- B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; 2013