We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John Zarco as Director of Bands and Director of the Marching Band at Millersville University. Dr. Zarco comes from the University of Minnesota, where he studied wind conducting and served as a graduate instructor within the School of Music. He has also earned B.M. and M.M. degrees from California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Zarco previously taught at Saratoga High School in Saratoga, California, where he oversaw the marching band, conducted two symphonic bands, two jazz bands, and a percussion class.

Dr. Zarco has over twelve years of instructional experience with marching ensembles, including work with the Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps from 2003-2005. In 2006, he was inducted into Pi Kappa Lambda, an honorary music fraternity. In addition, Dr. Zarco is active as a clinician, guest conductor, and adjudicator. He is very excited to begin his tenure as Director of Bands at Millersville University and is looking forward to the 2012 season with the Millersville University Marching Band!

You can reach Dr. Zarco at: john.zarco@millersville.edu