zach smith announced as brass caption head

As the Cascades are holding their five local satellite auditions in the Northwestern United States, we are pleased to announce Zach Smith has been promoted to Brass Caption Head alongside his mentor, Steve Menefee.

Zach is a seven year Cascades alumnus and is currently working towards his Masters Degree in Wind Band Conducting at Western Washington University with Dr. Christopher Bianco. Through his education, Zach has conducted and rehearsed many new music ensembles, chamber ensembles, the university symphonic band and wind ensemble. Zach is also the Director of the athletic bands at Western. Zach has served as the guest conductor for multiple seasons with the Whatcom Wind Ensemble in Bellingham, Washington.

Working with numerous Northwest marching bands, Zach has been on the Ferndale High School marching band staff since 2004 teaching music as well as marching and visual responsibilities. Zach spent the 2009-2010 year as the assistant director to Mark Staley at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington teaching the marching band, and four concert ensembles. He has been involved with the Cascades since 2001 when he marched as a baritone until 2007. He has served as a brass staff member since 2008.

The corps is truly excited about Zach’s advanced participation with the brass and look forward to his second decade with the Cascades.