Zachary Elmore

Zachary Elmore is an adjunct instructor of bassoon at Kent State University’s School of Music. A lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, Elmore is an active orchestral and chamber musician who performs throughout the region.

Elmore is a member of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra and Black Squirrel Winds. He has also performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Toledo Symphony Orchestra, CityMusic Cleveland Chamber Orchestra, BlueWater Chamber Orchestra and Wheeling Symphony Orchestra.

Elmore earned an artist diploma from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Martin Garcia and Christopher Sales. He also holds a master's degree and a bachelor's degree from Kent State University, where he studied with Mark DeMio and David DeBolt.

Additionally, Elmore participated in the Kent Blossom Chamber Music Festival, where he studied with Barrick Stees. His continued involvement with Kent State reflects his connection to the university as both an alumnus and educator.