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Jonathan Howard Katz is a composer, pianist, and educator currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at New York University’s Tisch School of Arts, where he teaches music theory. His work bridges music and dance, characterized by expressive depth and technical rigor, and has been performed by ensembles like the Mivos Quartet and Da Capo Chamber Players. A doctoral graduate in piano performance from Northwestern University, Dr. Katz cofounded Periapsis Music and Dance, which he directed for a decade, and has collaborated with over 30 choreographers, including Seán Curran and Gabrielle Lamb.
- University: New York University
- School: Tisch School of Arts
- Department: Dance Department
- Academic Rank: Adjunct Professor
Dr. Katz’s research interests span contemporary classical composition, interdisciplinary collaborations between music and dance, and the documentation of modern piano repertoire. His The Piano Repertoire Project catalogs solo piano works by composers born after 1970, contributing to contemporary music scholarship. He has received commissions from institutions like the New York State Council on the Arts and New Music USA, with notable works including Urtext (2025) and You were of that light (2022).
Scientific and artistic accolades include the Robert Helps Prize (2010), the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship (2011), and recognition as a semifinalist in the Concert Artists Guild International Competition (2009). His compositions and performances have garnered praise for their vitality and precision, featured in venues such as Merkin Concert Hall and Jacob’s Pillow.
