Vocalist

As a vocalist, Zachary has collaborated and performed with ensembles in venues across Iowa and Maryland, including Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Hancher Auditorium, and the George Peabody Library. Most recently, he performed with NEXT Ensemble & Peabody Hopkins Conservatory Choir, both under the direction of Dr. Beth Willer. There, Zachary prepared multiple world premieres alongside the standards of the choral genre. Among the most impactful were David Lang's little match girl passion (2007), Ted Heare's Sound from the Bench (2017), Francis Poulenc's Un soir de neige (1944), and Luigi Dallapiccola's Canti di prigionia (1941).

During his graduate studies, Zachary was also active in the greater Baltimore area as a freelance vocalist. He was a core member of the professional chorus at Mount Calvary Catholic Church, where he prepared diverse sacred works of the western classical cannon for weekly service. In addition to singing, Zachary also served as assistant conductor, rehearsing and leading the ensemble in occasional services and special performances.

At the University of Iowa, Zachary performed for multiple years as both soloist and chorister in the top-level ensemble Kantorei under the direction of respected conductor and tenor, Dr. Timothy Stalter. Additionally, Zachary had the privilege of participating yearly in masterclasses with renowned visiting ensembles such as Cantus, Roomful of Teeth, Lorelei Ensemble, and Blue Heron, which reinforced the importance of balancing contemporary and historical voices.