Jason Bonham

Jason Bonham is an accomplished musician and scholar, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Chicago starting September 2024, and a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of California Irvine Campus since September 2021, with a focus on cultural changes and their impact on public health. As Principal Viola for the Las Vegas Philharmonic since September 2012, and a Lecturer in both Sociology at Chapman University and Music at California State University, Long Beach, Bonham combines a robust background in music performance and education with ongoing research in public health. Previous roles include leadership positions in orchestral programs and service as an Executive Board Member of the American Viola Society, alongside extensive teaching experience and performance engagements with prestigious orchestras. Bonham’s academic credentials include a PhD in Public Health from UC Irvine, an MM in Music Performance from Northwestern University, and a degree in Music with a focus on string performance from Brigham Young University.