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​​Program Coordination | Choreography | Clinics | Consultation
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ABOUT ME
Zach Santos is the owner of Santos Creative Services, specializing in program coordination, choreography, and clinics for the marching arts. He is also a co-founder of The Band Blueprint, a business focused on building better bands by providing the blueprint for success.​
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Prior to founding his company, Zach taught for six years at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas. During his tenure, the Vista Ridge band earned numerous accolades, including the 2018 UIL 6A State Marching Band Championship, a finalist position at the 2021 BOA Grand Nationals, and an invitation to perform in the 2023 Rose Parade. His concert ensembles consistently received sweepstakes awards, and he conducted the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony. Zach has also presented at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention, Texas Music Educators Association Convention, and the Midwest Clinic.​
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Throughout his career, he has held many positions, including serving as program coordinator for the Guardians, visual instructor for the Blue Knights, Phantom Regiment, and Rhythmic Force, as well as leading clinics for System Blue and Blue Knights Experience Camps. He is also the co-founder of the “Driven by Drum Corps” scholarship, which supports students aspiring to participate in DCI who aspire to have a career in the marching arts.
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Zach’s performance background includes marching with the Guardians (2013), Crossmen (2014), Blue Knights (2015-2016), and the Blue Devils (2017), where he was part of the world championship winning ensemble. Zach also facilitates SASI leadership camps, where he mentors students nationwide in leadership development.
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Zach holds a Bachelor of Music Studies degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he also earned a trumpet performance certificate and a business foundations certificate from the McCombs School of Business. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University. Zach continues to perform as a trumpet player with the Cedar Park Winds, local churches, and the Austin Brass Collective. He resides in Leander, Texas with his wife, Kendall, their son, Ryder, and their dog, Hudson.
CURRENT CLIENTS
CHOREOGRAPHY
Abilene Wylie HS, Boerne HS, Burnet HS,
Cameron Yoe HS, Castleberry HS, Cy Springs HS,
Del Rio HS, Denton HS, Elkins HS,
Ellison HS, Fayetteville HS, Florence HS,
Gatesville HS, Gladys Porter HS,
Harlingen South HS, Hidalgo ECHS,
Houston County HS, Independence HS,
John Horn HS, Lake Belton HS, LASA HS,
Liberty HS, Long Creek HS, Lopez HS,
Lovejoy HS, Manvel HS, Marble Falls HS,
Mayde Creek HS, McCollum HS, Memorial HS,
Moore HS, Natalia HS, Oak Ridge HS,
Orange Grove HS, Pottsboro HS, RL Turner HS,
Robinson HS, Roma HS, Shiner HS,
Steele HS, Stevens HS, Stony Point HS,
Tom C. Clark HS, Tyler Legacy HS, United HS,
VR Eaton HS, Valley View HS, Wagner HS,
Waller HS, Yoakum HS
PROGRAM COORDINATION
Abilene Wylie HS, Austin HS, Cameron Yoe HS
Cedar Creek HS, Connally HS, Ellison HS,
John Horn HS, JP Stevens HS (New Jersey),
VR Eaton HS, Valley View HS
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Consultation/Clinics
Anderson HS, Anna HS, Austin HS,
Bastrop HS, Cameron Yoe HS, Cedar Creek HS, Chaparral HS, Community HS,
Connally HS, Crossmen, Del Rio HS,
Denton HS, Ellison HS, Fredericksburg HS, Gatesville HS, Jack C Hays HS, Hanna HS,
Harker Heights HS, Hidalgo HS,
Independence HS, John Horn HS, La Joya HS,
Lake Travis HS, LASA HS, LBJ HS,
Liberty HS, Long Creek HS, Lovejoy HS,
Manor New Tech HS, Marion HS, Memorial HS,
Midlothian Heritage HS, Natalia HS,
Robinson HS, Robstown HS, Roma HS,
Sandra Day O'Connor HS, Steele HS,
Valley View HS, Yoakum HS
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Let's Collaborate
Passion in Performance
Excellence in Execution