Primarily focused on classical viola, Zach has amassed a wide array of experience in both orchestral and chamber music. He has performed with Symphony Nova Scotia as part of their season-long apprenticeship program, as well as in NYO Canada's "Frenergy" collaboration tour with the European Union Youth Orchestra in 2019. Zach received his Bachelor of Music from Dalhousie University in 2019, having studied with Leo Perez, Philippe Djokic, and Mark Lee. Previous teachers include Andrew Dawes and Nicki Stieda, from his days in Vancouver, BC. In his free time, Zach enjoys watching baseball, exploring his local food scene, and brewing good coffee.