Zach Santos Marching Band Program Coordination Show Design Clinics Costumes Choreography Drill Design Santos Creative Services

ABOUT US

"Thanks to Zach's meticulous planning, this was the most prepared I have ever felt for a marching season. All of our material (drill, choreo, and music) were completed before band camp! Not only does he meet deadlines, his attention to detail is unmatched!"

Jon Schriver
C. H. Yoe High School
"Working with Zach this fall has been an outstanding experience. Zach is reliable, an excellent communicator, and is always open to collaboration and new ideas, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable for busy band directors!"

Alexia Beasley
Steele High School
“Zach is a legend! He is very professional, builds rapport instantly with our kids and staff, and has fresh ideas that he creates specifically for us. I honestly don't know how he finds time to support so many programs, but he is a master! We hope to have a long-lasting partnership with him."

Chris Thomsen
Connally High School

ZACH SANTOS

Zach Santos is the owner of Santos Creative Services, Standing O Marching, and The Band Blueprint. He was a band director at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas, where he also coached the bass fishing team!

Zach is lucky to combine his passion for band and business, and to work with schools across the United States as a program coordinator, choreographer, clinician, judge, and leadership coach. Zach has given clinics at TBA, TMEA, Midwest, and currently serves as a facilitator for SASI leadership camps. Zach holds a Bachelor of Music Studies from UT Austin, as well as a business and trumpet performance certificate. He also has an MBA from Western Governors University. He currently lives in Leander, Texas, with his wife, Kendall, their son, Ryder, and their dog, Hudson.

Zach Santos is the owner of Santos Creative Services and Standing O Marching. These companies focus on providing comprehensive services for the marching arts. He is also co-owner of The Band Blueprint, which is a virtual curriculum company that provides education for directors to elevate their marching programs.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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 presented at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention, Texas Music Educators Association Convention, and the Midwest Clinic.
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 and desire to have a career in the marching arts.
PERFORMANCE BACKGROUND
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.
EDUCATION & FAMILY LIFE
Zach holds a Bachelor of Music Studies degree and a Trumpet Performance Certificate from the University of Texas at Austin, where he also earned a Business Minor from the UT 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.