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NameShelby Avants
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Country of permanent residence (address)United States
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Country where currently studyingUnited States
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Phone Number512-751-4766
Age34
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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  • Bassoon
Masterclasses
Bassoon Family
  • Nanci Belmont - Musical Storytelling: Maximizing Your Expressive Potential
Workshops / Interactive Classes
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.
I am playing a recital on Day 1, I don't mind playing a Masterclass before/after it but I just want to make sure it does not conflict with my performance.

Proposed repertoire for the masterclass:A song by Mozart, provided in advance by presenter
Confirmation Deadline
  • I will confirm my participation and register for the IDRS 2026 conference by May 15, 2026. Failure to do so will cause me to lose my place to applicants on the reserve list.
Registration Requirement:
Requirement: IDRS Membership
Recording release agreement: (Required for participation)
  • I hereby authorize the release of my performance at the IDRS 2026 conference for non-commercial use by conference attendees and IDRS members. This includes audio recordings and video recordings for the IDRS archives and website.