Jonathan N. "Jon" Waters (born June 7, 1976) is an American marching band director. He is the Assistant Teaching Professor of Athletic Bands and Music Education at Bowling Green State University. Where he serves as Head Director of the Falcon Marching Band. Previously, he was Assistant Professor of Music Education and Director of Bands at Heidelberg University, Ohio.[1] He previously taught at Ohio State University (OSU) where he served as Director of Marching and Athletic Bands. He was fired from OSU in 2014 after an investigation found that he failed to address a sexualized culture within the band. Some alumni of the marching band have disputed these claims. Waters sued OSU for defamation; the lawsuit was later dismissed.[2]
- ^ "Former Ohio State band director Jon Waters gets job at Heidelberg". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
- ^ Etchinson, Amanda (July 20, 2016). "Ohio Court of Claims dismisses Jon Waters lawsuit against Ohio State". The Lantern. Retrieved October 13, 2016.