Dr. Zach Buie is a versatile performer based in Boise, Idaho where he is an Assistant Professor of Music at Boise State University. He has performed with ensembles including the Utah Symphony, Macao Orchestra, Dallas Winds, Waco Symphony, Boise Philharmonic, Opera Idaho, Utah Metropolitan Ballet, Imperial Brass, and the Helena Symphony among others.
His commercial/jazz experience includes performances with the Osmond Chapman Orchestra, Terry Cavanagh & the Alpine Express, The Phoenix Jazz & Swing Band, Flyjack, and the Jack Melick Big Band. He has shared the stage with artists such as Hugh Jackman, Ben Folds, Keala Settle, The Walkmen, MGMT, Mandisa, David Osmond, Clay Walker, Hedda Layne, and Carley Wolf. From 2010 to 2014, Dr. Buie performed and toured with Soul Track Mind, a 7 piece original soul/funk outfit based in Austin. He was featured on three of their albums while being recognized by The New York Times Magazine and The Huffington Post as leaders in the resurgence of soul music. This project led to performances at South by Southwest Music Festival, Wakarusa Music Festival, and countless venues from Atlanta to Los Angeles.
He holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Music from Baylor University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The University of Utah.