Zachary Christy received his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Point Loma Nazarene University, and is currently completing a Master of Arts in Teaching from PLNU. Zachary has performed across the country with several ensembles, including the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps. Zachary Christy is currently in his 3rd year of directing the orchestra program at Rancho Bernardo High School. Prior to his tenure at Rancho Bernardo, Zachary fulfilled the role of band director at Ramona High School. In addition to heading the orchestra program, Zachary Christy acts as the associate director of bands.

In addition to his role as instrumental music director at Rancho Bernardo High School, Zachary Christy is currently the acting Executive Board Secretary for the CMEA Southern Border Section.

The Rancho Bernardo High School orchestra program is the largest comprehensive orchestra program in the Poway Unified School District. Varying levels of orchestra ensembles are offered, including a fully instrumented symphonic orchestra and the premiere performance ensemble, the Rancho Bernardo Chamber Orchestra. Rancho Bernardo was the first high school in PUSD to offer more than one string class to accommodate students’ playing abilities.

Students in the RBHS orchestra program have received consistent unanimous superior ratings at performance evaluations since the program’s conception in 1991. Rancho Bernardo orchestra alumni have gone on to perform in professional ensembles around the world.