Dr. Zach NewCheever currently serves as the Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at Old Dominion University where he directs the Monarch Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Basketball Pep Band, and teaches courses in music education. Previously, he served on faculty of Nebraska Wesleyan University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Austin Peay State University, and Trevecca Nazarene University.
NewCheever maintains an active teaching, conducting, and clinician schedule with engagement throughout the United States. He has guest conducted high school and middle school bands in Nebraska, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Indiana, Georgia and Kentucky. Additionally, he continues to compose/arrange, drill design, and clinic for athletic bands and marching contest at both the high school and collegiate levels. His compositions and arrangements have been premiered by groups such the University of Colorado, Austin Peay State University, the University of Central Arkansas, and The Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. He also serves on staff with Obsidian Winds (WGI Independent Open ensemble) in Nashville, TN.
NewCheever holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in wind conducting and literature from the University of Colorado; a Master of Music in instrumental conducting from Austin Pray State University; and a Bachelor of Music in music theory and composition from Trevecca Nazarene University.