Jonathan Ward is a composer, performer and educator who has contributed to the musical life of Regina since 1989. In the position of Principal Viola with the Regina Symphony Orchestra and the Regina Symphony Chamber Players, he has performed a vast quantity of orchestral and chamber music, including many contemporary Canadian compositions. This experience has allowed him to become familiar with various compositional techniques ranging from the eighteenth century to the present. The self-taught composer has used this knowledge to create a body of work that includes Starry Night for string orchestra and Rincon Overture for orchestra, which have both been performed recently by the Regina Symphony Orchestra.