Shelby Shelton

Shelby Shelton

Shelby Shelton

GMU / The Cavaliers

Shelby Shelton

GMU / The Cavaliers

Country:   United States Category:   MARCHING ARTISTS

Overview

A native of Central Texas, Shelby Shelton is an active performer, composer, and educator living in Virginia. Shelby is pursuing a DMA in percussion performance at James Madison University studying with Casey Cangelosi. She is passionate about all things marching arts and is starting her fifth season coaching the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps front ensemble. She has instructed many other groups including the Sacramento Mandarins, Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, Music City Drum Corps, Father Ryan High School, and MTSU Band of Blue. Shelby also works with George Mason Indoor percussion and has also been involved with Veritas, Audio Theatre, and Triple Crown percussion.

 

Shelby received a Masters of Music degree in percussion performance and a post-baccalaureate degree in music education from Middle Tennessee State University. She attended Lindenwood University in St.Charles, Missouri for her undergraduate studies where she double majored in percussion performance and English literature. She has performed three seasons as a member of the Tennessee Titans Blue Crew drumline and with the Meraki Fire duo. Shelby currently teaches a private online studio and percussion courses at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA.

 

Shelby Shelton is a member of the PAS marching committee and the PAS diversity alliance. In addition to Pearl, Shelby proudly endorses Innovative Percussion and Zildjian cymbals.

Shelby's Gear

Pearl Two-Face Cajon (PBC512TF)

Pearl Primero Pro Congas (11.75” & 12.5”)

Pearl Philharmonic Snare Drums

Adams 5.0 Octave Endurance Series Marimba

Adams 3.0 Octave Concert Series Vibraphone (VCSF30)