Violinist - Composer - Educator

Shelby Trevor is a violinist, composer, educator, and arts leader whose work spans classical, folk, experimental, and improvisation-driven music. A native of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, he serves as Artistic and Educational Director and Co-Founder of the Squam Ridge School of Music, where he develops educational programs, ensembles, camps, and community music initiatives.

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As a performer, Shelby has appeared as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and collaborative artist throughout the United States. He has been featured as a soloist with the Suzuki School of Newton Faculty Orchestra, Amelia Island Community String Orchestra, and First Coast Opera, and has performed with ensembles including the Cape Ann Symphony Orchestra, Longy Chamber Orchestra, and WGBH Studio Orchestra. His recent projects include a professional studio recording of J.S. Bach's Partita No. 3 in E Major for solo violin.

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Shelby is a founding member of RamaLisa, a violin and hurdy-gurdy duo with Noelle Beaudin, and East Mill Outcry, a chamber music and improvisation project with pianist Daniel Padgett. He has maintained an active teaching studio since 2009 and works with students of all ages and experience levels, combining strong technical foundations with creativity, artistry, and independent musical thinking.