Ed Zaryky was appointed Section Percussionist with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra in 2021.  He also serves as a percussionist and drummer with the USAF Heartland of America Band.  Zaryky is also currently serving as Acting Principal Percussionist with the Sioux City Symphony.

In addition to these positions, Zaryky has also performed with the Omaha Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, Des Moines Metro Opera, Des Moines Symphony, American Symphony, New World Symphony, Symphony in C, and the Harrisburg Symphony.

As a chamber musician, Zaryky has played with The American Brass Quintet, The Canadian Brass, Wu Han, and The New World Percussion Consort.

He received his Masters in Percussion Performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins and his undergraduate degree in music education from Rowan University.  He has also held a fellowship at the Aspen Music Festival and School for two summers, and spent one summer as Principal Timpanist with the National Repertory Orchestra.

A dedicated educator,  Zaryky served four years as Director of Percussion Studies at York College of PA.