Dr. Jason Heald is Chairman of the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Umpqua Community College.

Dr. Jason Heald is Chairman of the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Umpqua Community College. He holds a Ph.D. in composition from University of Oregon, a Masters degree from University of Portland, and a Bachelor degree from Lewis and Clark College. Before arriving in Roseburg, he taught at Western Oregon University, Linfield College, and Mt. Hood Community College. Dr. Heald is a prolific composer, with works published by ChoralWeb, UNC Jazz Press, Plymouth Music, Northwestborough Music, and Call of the Wild Publishing. Recent premiers and commissions include performances by the Olympia Chamber Orchestra, Umpqua Chamber Orchestra, University of Portland Community Orchestra, Soundmoves, soprano Linda Larson, and the Tapestry String Quartet. Most recently, Dr. Heald was the Grand Prize winner of the 2006 Eventide Arts Songfest and the 2004 Cascadian Choral Composition Competition. He was also selected as a finalist in the 21st Annual Ithaca College of Music Choral Composition Competition and has also been the recipient of several ASCAP AWARDS. In addition to his activities as a composer, Dr. Heald is an active conductor and clinician, and is currently conducting the Umpqua Chamber Orchestra, the Roseburg Concert Chorale, and the vocal jazz ensemble, the Umpqua Singers.