Smith Announced As 2011 Cascades 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.

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