Zachary's arrangement of the classic carol, Gabriel's Message, has been released on a new CD from the American Composers Forum's Innova Recordings, featuring The Crossing, Philadelphia's premier vocal ensemble. Also featuring organist Scott Dettra, the CD, Christmas Daybreak, can be purchased through iTunes or Amazon.
Zachary and composer Thomas Ades.
Zachary wrote a four-part guest blog for the new website of the Douglas Moore Fund, discussing his fellowship year in the world of opera.
Jonathan Ryan's performance of Zachary's new work for organ, Prelude on 'Resignation', was broadcast throughout the United States on March 3. It was featured both on WXXI's With Heart and Voice, hosted by Peter DuBois, and APM's Pipedreams, hosted by Michael Barone. Click here to order Jonathan's new CD.
Zachary's new Prelude on 'Resignation' for organ has been included on organist Jonathan Ryan's debut recording, A Cathedral's Voice. Click here to order the CD from Raven.
Zachary is thrilled to have been named second-prize winner in the first annual University of Regina International Choral Composition Competition for Winter Seasonal Music. His composition, A Christmas Carol, will be performed by the Chamber Singers of the University of Regina, directed by Dominick Gregorio.
Zachary's short Ode for chorus has been released on a new album by Essential Voices USA, conducted by Judith Clurman. The CD can now be ordered from the label Sono Luminus, or downloaded on iTunes
