Jason matriculated at the Florida State University in Fall 2006 in order to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Musicology. While completing his coursework, Jason served as Staff Singer and Organist at St. John’s Episcopal Church under the direction of Dr. Elizabeth Calhoun. From September 2009 through July 2010, Jason lived in Munich, Germany as a Fulbright scholar and conducted research for his dissertation, Werner Egk and Joan von Zarissa: Music as Politics and Propaganda under National Socialism. He received his Ph.D. in December 2011.

Prior to his arrival at Christ Church, Jason served asOrganist and Choirmaster at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Vero Beach, where he organized Voces Vero, a professional chamber choir, and served as Artistic Director of the Vero Beach Choral Society.

When the weather is nice and the church work is done, you will find Jason in his garden.