Conductor

Dr. John Zastoupil

Dr. John Zastoupil currently serves as Director of Bands at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville where his responsibilities include conducting the University of Tennessee Wind Ensemble, teaching graduate courses in band pedagogy, guiding the graduate wind conducting program, and providing the administrative leadership for all aspects of the University of Tennessee’s diverse and historic band program. Under his leadership, the UT Wind Ensemble has performed at multiple national and regional conferences and collaborated with world renowned composers on the commissioning and premieres of multiple works for band. Dr. Zastoupil regularly guest conducts professional and student honor ensembles throughout the United States and has conducted abroad in Europe and Asia. For more, please visit here.

The Tennessee Wind Symphony is thrilled to welcome Dr. Zastoupil into our organization this summer!

Past Conductors

Dr. John N. Culvahouse
2018-2025

Dr. Ric Best
2002-2017

Dr. A. Wayne Tipps
1997-2002

Mike Thomas

Joe Ray