| Name | Shelby Avants |
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| Country of permanent residence (address) | United States Map It |
| Country where currently studying | United States Map It |
| Phone Number | 512-751-4766 |
| Age | 34 |
| Of what nation(s) are you a citizen? | USA |
| A brief biography: | Shelby Avants is a creatively driven bassoonist and multi-ensemble performer based in Killeen, Texas. Shelby is passionate about performing in orchestral, chamber, and vernacular settings. She regularly performs with Big Sky Collective, Skymomma, and Starmind Ceremony while maintaining an active freelance career across Central Texas. Shelby frequently appears with a range of chamber groups and symphonies, including Temple Symphony, Austin Symphony Orchestra, and Austin Opera. She earned an AA in Music from Temple College (2019), a BM in Bassoon Performance from Southwestern University (2022), and a Master’s in Performance and Pedagogy from Texas State University (2024). Her musical experience spans symphonic repertoire, recording projects, and cross-genre performances. |
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| Masterclasses | |
| Bassoon Family |
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| Please give your order of preference for all classes you'd like to be considered for. You may be selected to participate in a class that is not of your first choice. | My first choice is the Art of Phrasing with Yoshi Ishikawa and my second is Musical Storytelling: Maximizing Your Expressive Potential with Nanci Belmont. |
| Proposed repertoire for the masterclass: | A song by Mozart, provided in advance by presenter |
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| Requirement: IDRS Membership |
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| Recording release agreement: (Required for participation) |
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Apr
07
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