Zachary Chowning

BAND DIRECTOR

      Zachary Chowning is in his eighth year of teaching at Oviedo High School and

 sixth official year as the Director of Band. He unofficially assumed the role 

of Director midway through the 2019-2020 school year. Under his direction, the ensembles 

at Oviedo have achieved Superior ratings in concert and marching performance,

 solidifying the excellence of the music education program at OHS.

Mr. Chowning received the esteemed Orange and Black award at Oviedo.

Mr. Chowning graduated from Rollins College with a Bachelors Degree in Music.

While working towards his degree, and before teaching at Oviedo, he was a sought

 after music and visual technician across multiple high schools each year for over 10 years.

Every group he has taught during his time was able to achieve and sustain superior ratings at

 FBA competitions and finalist status at FMBC State Championships. In addition to his teaching,

 Mr. Chowning has also created musical arrangements for multiple schools and written

 drills for marching programs across the state.

While teaching and earning his degree, Mr. Chowning also performed with 

many groups and organizations across the region as a professional freelance lead trumpet

 and soloist including Disney, Universal, Sea World, Nfusion, John K, Gloria Estefan’s Caliente Band,

 Stan Kenton’s Tribute Band, Bach Festival Brass Band, and the Bach Festival Orchestra. 

Prior to this, Mr. Chowning achieved an esteemed resume within Drum Corps International, 

marching with the Magic of Orlando, The Glassmen, and The Cadets. He wrapped up his career 

in Drum Corps with a World Championship in 2011, marching as lead trumpet with The Cadets.

Mr. Chowning resides in Oviedo, FL. He enjoys spending his free time fishing,

 working in carpentry, and with his fiancé, family, including his nieces and nephews.