Shelby holds a Master’s degree in Music with a concentration in vocal performance from Peabody Conservatory, where she was named the “Outstanding Voice Student” in 2011. While earning her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Birmingham Southern College, she studied piano with a Steinway artist and was recognized as the top vocalist from 2007 to 2009. Shelby has studied with many distinguished professionals, including Jennifer Casey Cabot, William L. DeVan, Eileen Cornett and Jerome Shannon.

Shelby has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe in such roles as Mozart’s Queen of the Night, Offenbach’s Olympia (The Doll), Menotti’s Lucy from The Telephone and Verdi’s Sister Genovieffa from Sour Angelica. She has also performed as a soloist with various orchestras. Among other prestigious awards, Shelby placed first in the Maryland/Washington, D.C. National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition, Frances & Dorsey Whittington Competition, Alabama National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition and Music Teachers National Association Young Artist Competition.

Shelby began teaching voice and piano professionally in 2005. She enjoys teaching piano and voice students of all levels, from beginning to aspiring professionals. Shelby approaches singing from a classical perspective, as her goal is to give students the healthiest technique as a foundation for all genres. Shelby utilizes creative pedagogical techniques to allow students to perform at the highest levels.

Registration

Registration applications for On Stage! Musical Theatre Institute must be completed online or postmarked by July 1, 2013; registration after this date is by space availability only. Registration includes a completed registration form and a non-refundable deposit of $100 to reserve your space.