Zachary Levi

Zachary Levi is an Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Orchestras at Susquehanna University. Based in Columbia, PA, he holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) from the Catholic University of America, a Master of Music from the University of Akron, and a Bachelor of Music from Ithaca College.

His expertise spans orchestral conducting, music education, and cello performance. He has led the York College Orchestra for a decade, the Dickinson College Orchestra, and currently directs Susquehanna’s orchestras. He serves as Assistant Conductor of the Newark Symphony and Allegro Chamber Orchestra of Lancaster, and oversees the Overture Orchestra within Allegro’s Youth Program. Dr. Levi has guest-conducted groups like the Hunt Valley Symphony and York Chamber Players, and maintains active performance roles in regional ensembles such as the York and Lancaster Symphonies.

His career combines academic leadership with extensive performance experience, including masterclasses with renowned cellists like Yo-Yo Ma. He balances university teaching with community engagement through youth orchestras and professional orchestral collaborations.