A regular on concert series throughout North America, JONATHAN KEEBLE has been described in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle as having an "engaging, vibrant sound." Jonathan is a past winner of the Coleman Chamber Music Competition, and recipient of the prized Eastman School of Music Performer's Certificate. His concerto appearances have taken him to venues in North America, South America and Europe, performing works by Mozart, Nielsen, Bach, Vivaldi, Gordeli, Chaminade, Martin, and Rodrigo.
Jonathan's passion for new music has led him to commission many new works for the flute from rising young composers. He is a popular performer at flute festivals around the world, and has presented these new works at National Flute Association Convention Concerts, as well as at festivals in Ecuador and Sweden. In addition to his active solo and chamber career, Jonathan has enjoyed regular appearances with the Tulsa Philharmonic, the Spokane Symphony and Eugene Symphony.
Jonathan's passion for teaching led to his present position as Visiting Assistant Professor of Flute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has also worked as the Associate Professor of Flute at Oklahoma State University, as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the State University of New York at Fredonia, and as a teacher at the Eastman School of Music. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music and Northwestern University, he includes among his former teachers Bonita Boyd, Walfrid Kujala, and Frances Risdon.
Jonathan and his wife Sue live in Champaign, Illinois, where they spend the bulk of their time performing superhero impressions while chasing their sons Alexander and Bryson.
