He is also the conductor of Boston's renowned Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. For the past thirty years, he has been a professor at the New England Conservatory of Music. He has taught Master Classes all over the world and has been a visiting professor at some of the finest educational institutions. His recordings with both the Boston Philharmonic and the Youth Philharmonic are very highly acclaimed, and his work with the Youth Philharmonic has been featured in four one-hour specials on American public television. In recent years, Zander has become a much sought after corporate lecturer, bringing managers and CEOs a conductor's insight into leadership, creativity, coaching, and teamwork.

- Orchestrating the Executive Team
- Interpreting the Music: Understanding the Possibilities of Your Company
- The Role of the Conductor: True Executive Leadership
- Conducting the Symphony: Enabling Teamwork
- The Art of Possibility