Dr. Peyden Shelton has established himself as an accomplished performer, teacher, and clinician throughout the United States. In 2014, he won the National Trumpet Competition’s Graduate Soloist Division performing Joseph Turrin’s Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra. Since then, he has appeared in recital and as a soloist at numerous universities and music venues across North America. As an ensemble and chamber musician, Dr. Shelton has performed with groups including the Utah Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Washington Chamber Opera, Syracuse Symphony, New World Symphony, U.S. Army Field Band, and the Eastman Wind Ensemble. He is a member of the internationally renowned Mirari Brass Quintet (miraribrass.com) and a founding member of the electro-acoustic chamber ensemble Fifth Bridge (fifthbridge.org).
As an educator, Dr. Shelton currently serves as Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of Utah’s School of Music. He has also served on the faculties of the University of Rochester and Cornell University. A frequent guest at festivals and clinics across the country, he is known for his unique and effective approach to brass fundamentals. In addition, Dr. Shelton is a dedicated advocate for new music, particularly works that highlight a contemporary compositional voice for trumpet and piano.
If you are interested in studying trumpet performance at the University of Utah or in taking private lessons, please contact Dr. Peyden Shelton through the “Contact Me” section of this website, or visit the University of Utah’s School of Music website for more information.
As an educator, Dr. Shelton currently serves as Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of Utah’s School of Music. He has also served on the faculties of the University of Rochester and Cornell University. A frequent guest at festivals and clinics across the country, he is known for his unique and effective approach to brass fundamentals. In addition, Dr. Shelton is a dedicated advocate for new music, particularly works that highlight a contemporary compositional voice for trumpet and piano.
If you are interested in studying trumpet performance at the University of Utah or in taking private lessons, please contact Dr. Peyden Shelton through the “Contact Me” section of this website, or visit the University of Utah’s School of Music website for more information.
Recent Solo CD Release
"Addressing the Negative Effects of Weight-Loss on Trumpet Performance" Handout
This handout was presented as an accompanying document to Dr. Shelton's presentation entitled "Understanding the Negative Effects of Weight Loss on Trumpet Performance" that was presented at the International Trumpet Guild Conference in Miami, Fl in July of 2019.
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