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Zachary Brecht is a professional conductor, vocalist, and educator based out of Minneapolis. After receiving a bachelor’s degree with honors in vocal music & secondary education from the University of Iowa, he received a master’s degree in choral conducting under the tutelage of Dr. Beth Willer at the Peabody Institute. At the Peabody Institute, Zachary performed with the NEXT Ensemble and was a graduate assistant for the choral area. Passionate about public outreach, Zachary has been active in bringing diverse musical experiences into the community through projects with the UI REACH Choir, Peabody Vocal Ensembles, the Handel Choir of Baltimore, and the Washington Master Chorale.
2025 Peabody Conductor's Chorus
In 2021, Zachary founded the Student Bach Chorus, a chamber ensemble based at the University of Iowa. Acting as conductor and music director, he prepared the group for multiple successful concert cycles and secured both funding and official student organization status for the ensemble. In addition to his work with the Student Bach Chorus, Zachary also served as music director of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There he was responsible for the music of both weekly services and feast days.
In 2021, Zachary founded the Student Bach Chorus, a chamber ensemble based at the University of Iowa. Acting as conductor and music director, he prepared the group for multiple successful concert cycles and secured both funding and official student organization status for the ensemble. In addition to his work with the Student Bach Chorus, Zachary also served as music director of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There he was responsible for the music of both weekly services and feast days.
2023 Student Bach Chorus
Passionate about community outreach and education, Zachary has been active in bringing diverse musical experiences to multiple venues within the community. Serving as an assistant conductor, Zachary has participated in diverse musical experiences in Iowa, including the University of Iowa REACH Choir (for students with disabilities) and the University of Iowa Youth Chorale. These ensembles have performed at the Iowa City Senior Center and the various locations on the University of Iowa campus, sharing a diverse repertoire of choral music with audiences.
Passionate about community outreach and education, Zachary has been active in bringing diverse musical experiences to multiple venues within the community. Serving as an assistant conductor, Zachary has participated in diverse musical experiences in Iowa, including the University of Iowa REACH Choir (for students with disabilities) and the University of Iowa Youth Chorale. These ensembles have performed at the Iowa City Senior Center and the various locations on the University of Iowa campus, sharing a diverse repertoire of choral music with audiences.
As a Graduate Assistant with the Peabody Institute's vocal ensembles, Zachary acted as assistant conductor for various ensembles and assisted with the administration of the vocal ensembles program. In addition to his duties at the Peabody Institute, Zachary was a faculty member at Maryland Opera's yearly Opera Camp, where he worked with high school and college-aged students as music director, arranger, and accompanist as the students created and produced their own opera.
As a Graduate Assistant with the Peabody Institute's vocal ensembles, Zachary acted as assistant conductor for various ensembles and assisted with the administration of the vocal ensembles program. In addition to his duties at the Peabody Institute, Zachary was a faculty member at Maryland Opera's yearly Opera Camp, where he worked with high school and college-aged students as music director, arranger, and accompanist as the students created and produced their own opera.
Zachary conducting Peabody Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
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