Zack Niswender
Loveland
Summary
Detail-oriented arts administrator, orchestral musician, and music copyist with extensive experience in orchestra operations, music preparation, artistic logistics, and nonprofit arts administration. Proven ability to manage complex schedules, coordinate artistic events, communicate effectively with musicians and stakeholders, and support high-level artistic productions in fast-paced environments. Strong background in orchestral performance, music library preparation, and collaborative arts leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Media and Event Production Coordinator
Kalos Arts Foundation
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and production support for concerts, podcasts, donor events, and public arts programming.
- Manage artist communication, promotional timelines, event coordination, and audience-facing communications across multiple platforms.
- Create and maintain organizational workflows, schedules, promotional materials, and ticketing infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership on event planning, communications strategy, and operational support.
- Coordinate digital media production including podcast editing, publishing, and marketing distribution.
- Assist with concert operations, venue coordination, and audience experience planning.
Music Preparation & Copyist Work
Fort Collins Symphony
01.2023 - Current
- Assist with preparation, editing, and organization of orchestral music for rehearsals and performances.
- Mark bowings, identify and correct notation errors, and scanning performance materials .
- Support efficient rehearsal operations through timely preparation and distribution of orchestral parts.
Freelance Double Bassist
Front Range Colorado Region
09.2021 - Current
- Perform regularly with professional orchestras throughout Colorado and Wyoming.
- Collaborate with conductors, artistic staff, librarians, and personnel managers
- Maintain strong working knowledge of orchestral repertoire, rehearsal procedures, and ensemble operations.
- Serve as principal bassist in select performances and ensembles
- Fort Collins Symphony member
- Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra member
- Boulder Chamber Orchestra sub
- Colorado Springs Philharmonic sub
Education
Bachelor of Music - Double Bass Performance
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12-2023
Skills
- Orchestra Operations
- Artistic Coordination
- Event Planning & Logistics
- Music Library & Preparation
- Scheduling & Calendar Management
- Artist Relations
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Spreadsheet & Administrative Management
- Proofreading & Detail Review
- Concert Production Support
- Nonprofit Arts Administration
- Music Notation & Score Reading
Timeline
Media and Event Production Coordinator
Kalos Arts Foundation
11.2025 - Current
Music Preparation & Copyist Work
Fort Collins Symphony
01.2023 - Current
Freelance Double Bassist
Front Range Colorado Region
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Double Bass Performance
Colorado State University