Zachary Whitaker is a freelance cellist and teacher in the Northern Virginia area. He has performed with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington, the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra, the Mclean Orchestra, and has performed in numerous venues including The Music Center at Strathmore, The Lyceum in Old Town Alexandria, Merriweather Post Pavillion, The Library of Congress, the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University, and others. During his summers, Zach has participated in the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, NC, apprenticed with the National Music Festival in Chestertown, MD, and has been a fellow with the National Orchestral Institute and Festival in College Park, MD.
Zachary has also been an active cello teacher since 2012, and is currently maintaining a private studio at The Potomac Arts Academy at George Mason University. Zachary’s primary teachers include Amy Frost Baumgarten, Dr. Roman Placzek, and Clyde Shaw.
Zachary has also been an active cello teacher since 2012, and is currently maintaining a private studio at The Potomac Arts Academy at George Mason University. Zachary’s primary teachers include Amy Frost Baumgarten, Dr. Roman Placzek, and Clyde Shaw.