Jonathan Busarow

Jonathan Busarow is the Executive Artistic Director of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir. He is a community‑minded leader dedicated to strengthening arts organizations and fostering meaningful connections across Fort Wayne. Rooted in a lifelong passion for music and cultural enrichment, Mr. Busarow works to elevate the arts as a catalyst for community. He has contributed to strategic planning and branding for organizations across Fort Wayne, including efforts to build alumni engagement and strengthen arts education. His leadership is guided by his faith, commitment to his family, and belief in the transformative power of shared artistic experiences.

Jonathan Busarow holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Valparaiso University, a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from The Ohio State University, and Kodály Certification from the Kodály Institute at Capital University. Mr. Busarow also serves. He has also served on the faculty of Purdue University Fort Wayne where he taught voice, conducting, and choral music education. Mr. Busarow previously served as the interim director of choral studies at IPFW and Valparaiso University. He is in frequent demand as a clinician and as a tenor soloist. He has conducted at the American Choral Director’s Association National and Regional Conferences, the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, the Indiana Music Educators Association Convention, and the Bach Institute at Valparaiso University.

In 2015, he received the Arts United Award as the Emerging Leader. Valparaiso University awarded him the Distinguished Decade Award in 2018. In addition to his work with the FWCC, Mr. Busarow is active in his church and is the president-elect of the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne. He lives in Fort Wayne with his wife, Nicole, and their children, Simon, Matthias, Timothy, and Daniel.