J. Peyden Shelton portrait
  • Associate Director of Operations, School Of Music
  • Associate Professor, School Of Music

Research Keywords

  • Trumpet Repertoire
  • Trumpet
  • Performance Studies
  • Performance Psychology
  • Music Performance and Pedagogy
  • Exercise Training for Weight Management

Creative Research

  • Mirari Brass Quintet Guest Artist Residency. “Canyon Sounds with the Gold Canyon Arts Council”, Arizona Performance, completed 11/15/2023.
  • Mirari Brass Quintet recital performance at the International Trombone Festival in Salt Lake City, UT Performance, completed 07/13/2023.
  • Fifth Bridge Performance at the International Trumpet Guild Conference. Featured Guest Artists, Minneapolis, MN Performance, completed 06/01/2023.
  • Mirari Brass Quintet recital in Charleston, WV. “Charleston Chamber Music Society Concert Series.” Performance, completed 05/13/2023.
  • Mobile Symphony Orchestra, “Masterworks Subscription IV” – Guest Principal Trumpet, Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL Performance, completed 03/12/2023.
  • Utah Opera, La Fille du Regiment, Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, UT Performance, completed 01/14/2023.
  • Funk Studios Recording Session, Hexany Audio Video Game Music – “For Honor” by Obadiah Brown-Beach and Matthew Carl Earl, Salt Lake City, UT Performance, completed 01/09/2023.
  • Utah Symphony Orchestra, Brass and Organ Christmas, Cathedral of the Madeline, Salt Lake City, UT Performance, completed 12/18/2022.
  • Utah Symphony Orchestra, “Family 1,” Abravanel Hall and Weber State University, Salt Lake City, UT Performance, completed 12/17/2022.
  • Utah Symphony Orchestra, “Pops 2,” Abravanel Hall and Noorda Concert Hall at Utah Valley University, Salt Lake City, UT Performance, completed 12/17/2022.
  • Utah Chamber Artists, “Holiday Concert,” Cathedral of the Madeline, Salt Lake City, UT Performance, completed 12/08/2022.
  • Concert By Candle Light Chamber Series Performance, completed 12/01/2022.
  • Funk Studios Recording Session, Hexany Audio Video Game Music – “SGame Music – JiuangSiYa Music” by Obadiah Brown-Beach and Matthew Carl Earl, Salt Lake City, UT. Performance, completed 10/17/2022.
  • Trumpet and Organ Recital in Salt Lake City, UT - Performed works for 2 Tpts & Organ at Assembly Hall at Temple Square. Performance, completed 10/14/2022.
  • Provo Motion Picture Studios, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Film “Luz de las Naciones.” Provo, UT Performance, completed 09/15/2022.
  • Funk Studios Recording Session, Hexany Audio Video Game Music – “SGame Music – JiuangSiYa Lobby Normal/Quiet Music” by Obadiah Brown-Beach and Matthew Carl Earl, Salt Lake City, UT Performance, completed 09/13/2022.
  • Utah Symphony Orchestra, “Masterwork Series 1,” Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City, UT. Performance, completed 09/10/2022.
  • Funk Studios Recording Session, Hexany Audio Video Game Music – “SGame Music – JiuangSiYa Lobby Music” by Obadiah Brown-Beach and Matthew Carl Earl, Salt Lake City, UT Performance, completed 08/26/2022.
  • Utah Symphony Orchestra, “Summer Chamber Concert,” Deer Valley, UT Performance, completed 08/03/2022.
  • Utah Symphony Orchestra, “Symphonic Showstoppers,” Deer Valley, UT Performance, completed 07/29/2022.
  • Utah Symphony Orchestra, “The Music of John Williams,” Deer Valley, UT Performance, completed 07/22/2022.
  • Utah Symphony Orchestra, “Arrival from Sweden: Abba,” Deer Valley, UT Performance, completed 07/16/2022.
  • Utah Symphony Orchestra, “Bravo Broadway,” Deer Valley, UT Performance, completed 07/15/2022.
  • Mirari Brass Quintet recital as part of the “Community Concerts of the Tri-Cities” in Tri-Cities, WA Performance, completed 05/16/2022.
  • Premiere performance and recording of Frank Ticheli's "Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble" with the University of Utah Wind Ensemble. Performance, completed 04/20/2022.
  • Funk Studios Recording Session, Hexany Audio Video Game Music – “GongBeWuZang” and “CG Promo” by Obadiah Brown-Beach and Matthew Carl Earl, Salt Lake City, UT Performance, completed 03/31/2022.
  • Mirari Brass Quintet featured ensemble with Heidelberg University. Ensemble-In-Residence performance with Wind Ensemble of L. Bernstein’s “Suite from Mass.” Heidelberg, NY. 3/21/22 Performance, completed 03/21/2022.
  • Fifth Bridge Performance at Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center. Premiere performance of David Sampson’s “Black Rock” and Christopher Stark’s “Scream.” Blacksburg, VA. 3/14/22 Performance, completed 03/14/2022.
  • Funk Studios Recording Session, Hexany Audio Video Game Music – “YuCheng” by Matthew Carl Earl, and Tracie Turnbill, Salt Lake City, UT. Performance, completed 02/11/2022.
  • Funk Studios Recording Session, Hexany Audio Video Game Music – “Fei Skin Music 2” by Obadiah Brown-Beach and Matthew Carl Earl, Salt Lake City, UT. Performance, completed 02/11/2022.
  • Recording Session with Hexany Audio Video Game Music – “Fei” by Obadiah Brown-Beach and Matthew Carl Earl. Performance, completed 1/13/2022. Performance, completed 01/13/2022.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pSEYES161E
  • Recording Session with Hexany Audio Video Game Music – “Fei” by Obadiah Brown-Beach and Matthew Carl Earl Performance, completed 12/07/2021.
    https://youtu.be/fyLSIG_XYZY
  • Frank Ticheli “Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble.” Commission. 8/1/21. (Principal Commissioner – Premiere on 4/20/22). Commission, completed 09/01/2021.
  • Recording Session with ESPN “College Football” Fight Songs. Performance, completed 08/31/2021.
  • Performed Maria Fuller's "Resolution" from Fractals at The University of North Texas "Women Composing for Trumpet" Recital. Performance, scheduled 08/18/2021.
  • Performed with Utah Symphony on their "Forever Mighty" tour throughout the state of Utah. Performance location: Hurricane, UT Performance, completed 08/14/2021.
  • Performed with Utah Symphony on their "Forever Mighty" tour throughout the state of Utah. Performance location: Kanab, UT Performance, completed 08/13/2021.
  • Performed with Utah Symphony on their "Forever Mighty" tour throughout the state of Utah. Performance location: Bryce Canyon, UT Performance, completed 08/12/2021.
  • Performed with Utah Symphony on their "Forever Mighty" tour throughout the state of Utah. Performance location: Helper, UT Performance, completed 08/11/2021.
  • Performed with Utah Symphony on their "Forever Mighty" tour throughout the state of Utah. Performance location: Cache Valley Performance, completed 08/10/2021.
  • Performed with Utah Symphony on their "Beach Boys" Summer Concert Series. Performance, completed 08/06/2021.
  • Performed with Utah Symphony on their "Forever Mighty" tour throughout the state of Utah. Performance location: Salt Lake City Performance, completed 08/06/2021.
  • Evan Zegiel “Omen for Trumpet and Heavy Metal Band.” Consortium. 7/28/21 (Co-Commissioner – Awaiting Premiere). Commission, completed 07/28/2021.
  • Recorded for Noorda Studios on environmental music for Utah's "Slash Summit Waterpark." Performance, completed 07/15/2021.
  • Performed - “First Light: Scenes from the Restoration” with renown composer Brett Raymond Performance, completed 07/14/2021.
  • Performed international premiere of "Rumination" for Trumpet and Piano by Bryce Owen at the 2021 International Trumpet Guild Conference. Performance, completed 05/28/2021.
    https://youtu.be/gNMHKK33GNk
  • Performing international premiere of Edward Jacobs "Quailia" for Trumpet Ensemble at the International Trumpet Guild 2021 Conference. Performance, scheduled 05/27/2021.
  • Recorded Broadway backing tracks for Noriko Sunamoto “Christmas Spectacular Show” at Funk Studios Performance, completed 04/21/2021.
  • Commissioned LJ White to compose "...a sea long dream..." for trumpet ensemble and electronics. Commission, completed 12/31/2020.
    https://www.ljwhitemusic.com/
  • Anthony Plog Joint-Commission of "Sonatina for Trumpet and Piano" Commission, completed 12/01/2020.
  • Performance with Ascent Trumpet Ensemble as part of the 2020 Association of Brazilian Trumpeters International Conference. Performance, completed 11/05/2020.
  • Steven Franklin Joint-Commission of "Sonata in Bb-Flat for Trumpet and Piano" Commission, completed 10/12/2020.
  • Fifth Bridge was featured Guest Ensemble Performer at the Festival of New Trumpet Music (FONT) in New York City, NY. (Postponed due to COVID19). Performance, completed 09/08/2020.
    https://fontmusic.org/
  • Performed third trumpet with the Utah Symphony Master Work Series #12 Concert of Ein Heldenleben. Three Performances (Cancelled due to COVID) Performance, completed 05/29/2020.
  • Performance with the Mirari Brass Quintet as part of the Jamestown Chamber Music Festival in Jamestown, NY. (Cancelled due to COVID) Performance, completed 05/15/2020.
  • Concerto performance with the McNeese State University Wind Ensemble of Stephen Paulus' "Concerto for Two Trumpets and Wind Band." (Postponed due to COVID) Performance, scheduled 04/05/2020.
  • Recital Performance at McNeese State University as part of a Artist-in-Residency. (Postponed due to COVID) Performance, completed 04/02/2020.
  • Solo Performance of Joseph Turrin's "The Sounding of the Call" with the University of Utah Wind Ensemble at the Northwestern College Band Director's National Association Regional Conference held at the University of Puget Sound. (Cancelled due to COVID) Performance, completed 03/19/2020.
  • Performance with Fifth Bridge at the Moss Performing Arts Center at Virginia Tech featuring world premiere performances of works by both David Sampson (U of Utah CFA Commission), and Christopher Starks (Guggenheim Fellow and LA Phil Composer in Residence). (Postponed due to COVID) Performance, completed 03/17/2020.
  • Solo Performance at the Yamaha "Music for All" Western Regional Concert Band Festival. Performed Joseph Turrin's "The Sounding of the Call" with the University of Utah Wind Ensemble. Performance, completed 03/07/2020.
  • Performance with the Mirari Brass Quintet as a featured performer in the Ulster Chamber Music Series in Ulster, NY Performance, completed 03/01/2020.
  • Presented a Recital of Contemporary and Cross-Over Repertoire at West Virginia University Performance, completed 02/11/2020.
  • Recital performance of New Works for Trumpet and Piano at West Virginia University. Performance, completed 02/10/2020.
  • Performance of Joseph Turrin's "The Sounding of the Call" with the University of Utah Wind Ensemble Performance, completed 02/05/2020.
  • Performance as principal trumpet with the Utah Symphonic Winds. Performance, completed 01/27/2020.
  • Performance with Westminster Chorale for their Holiday Concert Performance, completed 12/07/2019.
  • Performed Recital of New Works for Trumpet and Piano at University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music during Artist-in-Residency Performance, completed 11/10/2019.
  • Mirari Brass Quintet performed at the Arts Northwest Conference as a Featured Performer. Performance, completed 10/16/2019.
  • Mirari Brass Quintet was a Guest Ensemble-in-Residence at the Boise State University (Boise, ID) where they taught private lessons and presented chamber masterclasses with Boise State University's numerous student brass quintets. Performance, completed 10/14/2019.
  • Mirari Brass Quintet performed a recital at Boise State University Performance, completed 10/14/2019.
  • Performance with Mirari Brass Quintet at First Presbyterian Church in Boise Chamber Music Series in Boise, ID. Performance, completed 10/13/2019.
  • Performed "Pines of Rome" with the Utah Symphony - Masterworks Series 02 (On Stage Trumpet 3) Performance, completed 09/28/2019.
  • Performed "Pines of Rome" with the Utah Symphony - Masterworks Series 02 (On Stage Trumpet 3) Performance, completed 09/27/2019.
  • Performance as principal trumpet with the Utah Wind Symphony at Butler Middle School. Performance, completed 09/16/2019.
  • Solo and Ensemble performances with the Fredericksburg Brass Institute Faculty Ensemble. Performance, completed 07/19/2019.
  • Performance with the Utah Trumpet Guild as part of the Affiliate Chapter Recital at the International Trumpet Guild Conference in Miami, FL. Performance, completed 07/11/2019.
  • International solo-recital performance of the newly commissioned work, Nicole Piunno's Sonata for Bb Trumpet and Piano, that came from University of Utah Dee Grant and the Trumpet Repertoire Project. Performance, completed 07/11/2019.
    https://www.itgconference.org/2019-artists-2/
  • Performer for University of Maryland - University College Commencement Ceremonies Performance, completed 05/13/2019.
  • Performance of Faure "Requiem" with the Salt Lake Choral Arts Society in Temple Square. Performance, completed 04/12/2019.
  • Performed with Utah Symphony Orchestra on Masterwork Series 12 - Verdi Don Carlos Performance, completed 02/23/2019.
  • Performed with Utah Symphony Orchestra on Masterwork Series 12 - Verdi Don Carlos Performance, completed 02/22/2019.
  • Premiere of John Hollenbeck's electro-acoutic work for trumpet ensemble, in cooperation with Dr. Henry Winter III of Harvard University's Astrophysics Department. The work will reflect solar temperature data fluctuation through both visual and aural stimulation - "Big Data to Big Art" Performance, completed 02/15/2019.
  • Performed at East Carolina University in A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall as part of their New Music Concert Series. Performance, completed 01/20/2019.
  • Performed with Fifth Bridge as a "Featured Ensemble" at the Christopher Newport Trumpet Festival in Newport News, VA. Performance, completed 01/19/2019.
  • Recital performance of standard trumpet repertoire at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. Performance, completed 11/27/2018.
  • Guest Artist-In-Residence at The University of North Texas. Presented Masterclasses, Taught One-on-One lessons with Students, Presented a Solo Recital, and performed Stephen Paulus's "Concerto for Two Trumpets and Band" with the University of North Texas Chamber Winds. Performance, scheduled 11/07/2018.
  • Performance of Alexandra Pahkmutova's "Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra" with Salt Lake Symphony Performance, scheduled 11/03/2018.
    http://www.saltlakesymphony.org/season.php
  • Guest Artist-in-Residence Recital in Morrison Recital Hall at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho Performance, completed 09/27/2018.
    https://www.facebook.com/BoiseStateTrumpetStudio/
  • Commissioned a new Sonata for Trumpet and Piano by Nicole Piunno through my research project entitled, "The Trumpet Repertoire Project." This commission was made possible through the funding of the Dee Council. Commission, completed 09/14/2018.
  • Commissioned a new Sonata for Trumpet and Piano by Daniel Temkin through my research project entitled, "The Trumpet Repertoire Project." This commission was made possible through the funding of the Dee Council. Commission, completed 09/14/2018.
  • Commissioned a new Sonata for Trumpet and Piano by Daniel Baldwin through my research project entitled, "The Trumpet Repertoire Project." This commission was made possible through the funding of the Dee Council. Commission, completed 09/14/2018.
  • Commissioned a new Sonata for Trumpet and Piano by Bryce Owen through my research project entitled, "The Trumpet Repertoire Project." This commission was made possible through the funding of the Dee Council. Commission, completed 09/14/2018.
  • Guest Artist in Residence at Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina. I presented masterclasses, worked one-on-one with students, and presented a joint-recital with members of the U.S. Army Field Band Soldier's Chorus. Performance, completed 09/11/2018.
    https://www.newberry.edu/events/calendar
  • Performance with the Utah Symphony Orchestra as 2nd Trumpet. Performance featured the music of Pink Floyd at Deer Valley, UT. Performance, completed 08/11/2018.
  • Performance with the Utah Symphony Orchestra as 2nd Trumpet. Performance, completed 08/10/2018.
  • Performance with Utah Symphony Orchestra as 3rd Trumpet at Snowbasin Resort as part of their Summer Concert Series. Performance, completed 08/07/2018.
  • Performance with Utah Symphony Orchestra as 3rd Trumpet. Performances included collaboration with Big Bad VooDoo Daddy Performance, completed 08/04/2018.
  • Performance with Utah Symphony Orchestra as 3rd Trumpet. Summer Concert Series Performance, completed 08/03/2018.
  • Performance with the Utah Symphony Orchestra as 3rd Trumpet. Program included collaboration Jenny Oaks Baker. Performance, completed 08/01/2018.
  • Guest Artist and Faculty for Fredericksburg Brass Institute Performance, completed 07/08/2018.
    https://www.fredbrass.com/
  • Performed Solo Cornet with the North Carolina Brass Band in their summer concert series Performance, completed 06/21/2018.
  • Performed new arrangements of Orlando Gibbons "Six Fancies for Two Treble Instruments" for Two Trumpets at the International Trumpet Guild Conference in San Antonio, TX. Performance, completed 06/01/2018.
  • Fifth Bridge performance at Mid-Atlantic Trumpet Festival Performance, scheduled 05/19/2018.
  • Performance with the Utah Winds Symphony on "A Tribute to David Maslanka" Performance, completed 02/08/2018.
  • Utah Premiere Performance of Joseph Turrin's "Sounding the Call" for Trumpet and Wind Band. Performance, completed 02/06/2018.
  • Joint-Recital with Lead Trumpet of the Dallas Brass, Buddy Deshler, in David Gardner Hall Performance, completed 01/26/2018.
  • Performance with Salt Lake Sinfonia Performance, completed 01/08/2018.
  • Solo Performance of Bruce Broughton's "Excursions for Trumpet and Band" with the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Wind Ensemble. Performance, scheduled 12/06/2017.
  • Short Recital at Utah State University Performance, completed 11/21/2017.
  • Solo Recital at University of Nevada - Las Vegas School of Music Performance, completed 10/27/2017.
  • Solo and Chamber Performance at Inaugural Utah Trumpet Guild. Performance, completed 10/21/2017.
  • Utah Wind Symphony - Trumpet Section Performer Performance, completed 10/05/2017.
  • "Fifth Bridge" Trumpet Ensemble performance at Virginia Tech's CUBE Festival and Virginia Tech Trumpet Festival Performance, completed 09/15/2017.
  • "The Trumpet Repertoire Project" is designed to create new works for trumpet and piano that reflect the voices of 21st American composers at a level for undergraduate performance. Commission, in progress 08/21/2017.
    http://www.peydenshelton.com/trumpet-repertoire-pr...
  • Co-Commission member of Eb Trumpet work entitled, "Mocking Midnight" by Jess Langston Turner (b/1983) Commission, completed 07/17/2017.
  • Roanoke Symphony Orchestra performance of "The Beatles" Performance, completed 06/20/2017.
  • Solo Performance with Wind Ensemble at North Fort Myers High School in Fort Myers, Florida. Performed Arutunian Trumpet Concerto. Performance, completed 05/05/2017.
  • Recital performance at SPECTRUM in New York City featuring music for Trumpet and Fixed Media. Performance, completed 04/22/2017.
  • Washington Concert Opera performance of Beethoven's "Fidelio" Performance, completed 04/15/2017.

Presentations

  • Masterclass at Heidelberg University. Presentation, Presented, 03/24/2022.
  • Masterclass at University of Colorado - Boulder. Presentation, Presented, 02/28/2022.
  • Masterclass at University of Northern Colorado. Presentation, Presented, 02/25/2022.
  • Utah Music Educators Association Conference - "Higher Ed Round Table". Presentation, Presented, 02/05/2022.
  • Utah All-State Trumpet Clinician - Trumpet Bootcamp. Presentation, Presented, 01/10/2022.
  • Presented a lecture with collaborator, Dr. Rachel Holland (Christopher Newport University) at the 2021 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic entitled, “Connecting with your Voice: The Enhancement of Brass Performance through Vocal Techniques.” . Presentation, Presented, 12/16/2021.
  • Ascent Trumpet Ensemble masterclass at 2021 Association of Brazilian Trumpeters International Conference. Presentation, Submitted, 11/04/2021.
  • Presented a lecture called, "What’s are they thinking? – Navigating the audition committee’s expectations and thoughts" for the Oklahoma State University Summer Trumpet Symposium. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/24/2021.
  • Guest Masterclass at University of Southern Mississippi. Presentation, Presented, 04/01/2021.
  • Guest Masterclass at Oakland University in Rochester, MI. Presentation, Presented, 03/19/2021.
  • Guest Lecture and Masterclass at the Longy School of Music at Bard College in Boston, MA. Presentation, Presented, 03/15/2021.
  • Guest Masterclass at the University of Nevada - Reno. Presentation, Presented, 02/18/2021.
  • Guest Masterclass at the University of Arkansas. Presentation, Presented, 02/11/2021.
  • Presented a Masterclass with Ascent Trumpet Ensemble at the 2020 Association for Brazilian Trumpeters International Conference on "Building and maintaining a Trumpet Ensemble during a global pandemic.) . Presentation, Presented, 11/05/2020.
  • Presented a masterclass for the Virginia Tech Trumpet Studio. Presentation, Presented, 05/19/2020.
  • Featured presenter and masterclass clinician for the the Boston Crusaders Drum Corps Summer Sessions. Presentation, Presented, 05/18/2020.
    https://bostoncrusaders.org/
  • Presented masterclass at West Virginia University for trumpet students and brass faculty. Presentation, Presented, 02/10/2020.
  • Served as the 2020 Utah All-State Band and Orchestra Brass Clinician. Presentation, Presented, 01/17/2020.
  • Brass Area presenter for University of Utah School of Music Experience Day. Presentation, Presented, 11/15/2019.
  • Presented a clinic and masterclass for trumpet and brass students at University of Wisconsin-Madison during Artist-in-Residence. Presentation, Presented, 11/11/2019.
  • Gave a masterclass as part of the Mirari Brass Residency at Boise State University working with various brass quintets and chamber ensembles. Presentation, Presented, 10/16/2019.
  • "Navigating the Unexpected Side-Effects of Weight Loss" was presented as a featured lecture at the 44th Annual International Trumpet Guild Conference in Miami, Florida. Conference Paper, Presented, 07/10/2019.
    https://www.itgconference.org/peyden-shelton-2/
  • Trumpet Clinician for Yamaha "Music for All" Western Regional Band Festival - Group 1. Presentation, Presented, 03/02/2019.
  • Trumpet Clinician for Yamaha "Music for All" Western Regional Band Festival - Group 2. Presentation, Presented, 03/02/2019.
  • Gave a presentation for the Spring Utah Trumpet Guild Event. Presentation was on "brass musician stage deportment." . Presentation, Presented, 02/23/2019.
  • Guest Artist for Christopher Newport University's Trumpet Festival in a class entitled, "Warm-up and Fundamentals Class." . Presentation, Presented, 01/19/2019.
  • Guest Artist for Christopher Newport University's Trumpet Festival in a Lecture entitled, "Perspective of Career's in Music" . Presentation, Presented, 01/19/2019.
  • Masterclass with trumpet students at Shenandoah University. Presentation, Presented, 11/27/2018.
  • Presented Masterclass and Lecture as part of my multi-day Artist-In-Residence at The University of North Texas. Presentation, Presented, 11/08/2018.
  • Presented a short performance and masterclass at The College of New Jersey in Trenton, NJ. Presentation, Presented, 10/10/2018.
  • Presented a masterclass at Boise State University as part of a multi-day Artist-in-Residency. Presentation, Presented, 09/26/2018.
    https://www.facebook.com/BoiseStateTrumpetStudio/
  • Presented a masterclass and lecture at Newberry College in Newberry, SC as part of a three day Artist-In-Residence. Presentation, Presented, 09/11/2018.
    https://www.facebook.com/uofutahtrumpets/photos/a....
  • Presented a Masterclass at the Fredericksburg Brass Institute in Fredericksburg, VA focused on Professor James Thompson's "Buzzing Basics" Method. Presentation, Presented, 07/12/2018.
    https://www.facebook.com/uofutahtrumpets/photos/ms...
  • Presented a Masterclass Clinic for Trumpet players at the Bands of American Western Regional Festival. Presentation, Presented, 03/03/2018.
  • Presented a maserclass clinic for trumpet performers at the University of Utah Honor Band Festival. Presentation, Presented, 01/27/2018.
    https://www.facebook.com/uofutahtrumpets/photos/a....
  • Masterclass Presentation at Utah State University for Trumpet Students and Faculty. Presentation, Presented, 11/21/2017.
  • Masterclass for Trumpet Students and Faculty at University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Presentation, Presented, 10/27/2017.
  • "Effective Warm-ups and Fundamentals" presentation at the 2017 Virginia Tech Trumpet Festival in Blacksburg, Virginia . Presentation, Presented, 09/16/2017.
  • Masterclass Presentation for North Fort Myers School District brass students on "Focusing on the Fundamentals for a Killer Performance!" . Presentation, Presented, 05/04/2017.

Research/Scholarship Projects

  • The Trumpet Repertoire Project. PI: J. Peyden Shelton. Co-PI(s): Dr. Daniel Tempkin, Dr. Daniel Baldwin, Bryce Owen, John Blair, Nicole Piunno. 01/01/2017 - present.

Publications

  • James Peyden Shelton, Dr. Viktor Valkov, Dr. Brian Sproul & Dr. Michael Cottle (2022). "Blazing New Trails". Summit Records. Accepted, 12/28/2022.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2022). Monarch Brass Performance. (pp. 13-14). Vol. 47. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2022.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2022). Ellsworth Smith Competition Winner's Recital - Aleksander Kobus. (pp. 18). Vol. 47. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2022.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2022). ITG Research Room. (pp. 10). Vol. 47. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2022.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2022). US Army Brass Quintet Performance. (pp. 20-21). Vol. 47. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2022.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2022). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 25 – Practice Strategies. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 01/04/2022.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 24 – Inspiration Series #4 (John Stevens). Anchor FM Inc. Published, 12/14/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 23 – Inspiration Series #3 (Jeff Nelsen). Anchor FM Inc. Published, 11/30/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 10 - Balance in Personal and Professional Lives. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 11/23/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 22 – Inspiration Series #2 (Dr. Karen Marston). Anchor FM Inc. Published, 11/16/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 21 – Inspiration Series #1 (Tom Hooten). Anchor FM Inc. Published, 11/02/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep 20 - Storytelling. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 10/05/2021.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2021). It’s All in Your Head: Mindfulness for Musicians. (pp. 16). Vol. 46. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2021.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2021). Joe Burgstaller 2021 ITG Conference” 2021, Performance. (pp. 9). Vol. 46. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2021.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2021). The Social Connection. (pp. 19). Vol. 46. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2021.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2021). Do We Need Gadgets?. (pp. 18). Vol. 46. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2021.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2021). Theilemann, Kristin (Editor), East Concert Pieces for Trumpet and Piano, Volume 3. (pp. 120). Vol. 46. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2021.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2021). Thomas Hooten Masterclass. (pp. 24). Vol. 46. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2021.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2021). Teaching Opera Excerpts in the Applied Studio. (pp. 19). Vol. 46. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2021.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2021). Self-Directed Return to Trumpet an Extended Absence. (pp. 15). Vol. 46. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2021.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2021). Enhance Excellence. (pp. 18). Vol. 46. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2021.
  • James Peyden Shelton (2021). Creating an Effective Online Presence Through Social Media. (pp. 19). Vol. 46. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 19 – Through a Queer Lens. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 05/04/2021.
  • James Peyden Shelton & Jason Crafton, Marc Reed, Brian Walker, Ross Alhorn (2021). From the ITG Archives: A Retrospective of the National Trumpet Symposium 1968-1973. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 05/01/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 18 – College Auditions. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 04/13/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 17 – Audience Questions No. 2. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 03/30/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 16 – Audience Questions No.1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 03/02/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 15 - Music that Moves Us. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 02/16/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 15 – Music that Moves Us. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 02/16/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 14 - Commissioning with Eric Nathan and Clint Needham. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 02/02/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 14 – Commissioning with Eric Nathan and Clint Needham. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 02/02/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 13 - Call for Scores. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 01/19/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 13 – Call for Scores. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 01/19/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 12 - From the Rehearsal Room to the Concert Hall. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 01/05/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2021). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 12 – From the Rehearsal Room to the Concert Hall. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 01/05/2021.
  • James Shelton (2021). "Moluneuz, Alllen. Something Unsettled for Trumpet and Piano.". (pp. 101). Vol. 45. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 01/01/2021.
  • James Shelton (2021). "Reyman, Randall. The Fundamental Trumpet: Fundamental Exercises and Etudes for the Developing Trumpeter.". (pp. 103). Vol. 45. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 01/01/2021.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2020). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 11 - Staying Motivated over Breaks!. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 12/08/2020.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2020). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 11 – Staying Motivated over Breaks. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 12/08/2020.
  • James Shelton (2020). "Strauss Sohn, Johann. "Sehnesucht - Romanze für Kornett (Trompete) und Orchester (Klavier).". Vol. 45. International Trumpet Guild. Accepted, 12/01/2020.
  • James Shelton (2020). "Cazzati, Maurizio, "2 Sonate a 5, I. La Caprara / II. La Bianchina for Trumpet (Violin), Strings and Organ.". Vol. 45. International Trumpet Guild. Accepted, 12/01/2020.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2020). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 9 - Motivation. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 11/10/2020.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2020). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 8 - Ups and Downs. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 10/27/2020.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2020). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 7 - Brass Playing and Pregnancy. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 10/13/2020.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2020). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 6 - Getting the "Low Down" on our Low Note Player, Stephanie! . Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 09/29/2020.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2020). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 5 - Finding out more about Vangjel. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 09/15/2020.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2020). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 4 - "Sliding" some more info about Sarah. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 09/01/2020.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2020). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 3 - Getting to know Jessie. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 08/18/2020.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2020). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 2 - Getting to know the "New Guy". Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 08/04/2020.
  • James Shelton & Vangjel, M., Paradis, S., Thoman, J., Frye-Clark, S. (2020). Mirari UNMUTED: Ep. 1 - The Beginning. Vol. 1. Anchor FM Inc. Published, 07/23/2020.
  • International Trumpet Guild CD Committee, J. Peyden Shelton, Jason Crafton, Marc Reed & Brian Walker (2020). British Brass Works: A Historical Sound Document of the N.Y Brass Quintet. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 06/01/2020.
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2019). "Shedding Light on the Pit: Enhancing Trumpet Performance in Music Theater by Adrian Kelly". (pp. 13). Vol. 44. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2019.
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2019). ITG General Membership Meeting. (pp. 16). Vol. 44. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2019.
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2019). Festival of Trumpets. (pp. 27-26). Vol. 44. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2019.
  • International Trumpet Guild CD Committee, J. Peyden Shelton , Brian Walker & Jason Crafton (2019). Thirty-Four Orchestral Etudes of Vassily Brandt. Vol. CD27. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 02/01/2019.
    https://www.trumpetguild.org/itg-annual-cd?downloa...
  • Shelton, James (2019). A Conversation with Dovas Lietuvninkas: Principal Trumpet of the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Accepted, 01/14/2019.
  • Shelton, James (2018). Robert Murray - New Beginnings and Rediscovered Gems: The Vincent Bach Collection in the ITG Archives. (pp. 11). Vol. 43. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2018.
  • Shelton, James (2018). Merrie Klazek Presentation - Preparation and Performance. (pp. 20). Vol. 43. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2018.
  • Shelton, James (2018). Bryan Appleby-Wineberg and Tom Hutchinson Presentation - Cornet Tricks and Quick Answers. (pp. 13). Vol. 43. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2018.
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2018). Laburda, Jiri, Karelia Suite, Trumpet and Piano. Wolfgang G. Haas-Musikverlag Köln e. K. 2015. (pp. 106). Vol. 43. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2018.
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2018). Preparation and Performance - Tips and Tools for trumpet players of all levels and musical styles to feel confident and in control on stage and in rehearsal. (pp. 20-21). Vol. 43. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2018.
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2018). Cornet Tricks and Quick Answers (hint: There are no quick tricks). (pp. 13-14). Vol. 43. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2018.
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2018). New Beginnings and Rediscovered Gems: The Vincent Bach Collection in the ITG Archives. (pp. 11-12). Vol. 43. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2018.
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2018). Arnesen, Kim André, Even When He is Silent, Transcribed for eight trumpets in B-flat by James Olcott, Triplo Press, 2012. (pp. 92). Vol. 42. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 06/01/2018.
    http://www.trumpetguild.org
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2018). Falb, Viola, :fünf: for Four Natural Trumpets in C, Ludwig Doblinger. (pp. 93). Vol. 42. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 06/01/2018.
    http://www.trumpetguild.org
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2017). Benjamin Fairfield Presentation From the Practice Room to the Concert Hall: The Importance of Deliberate Practice in Trumpet Performance. (pp. 1). Vol. 42. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2017.
    http://www.trumpetguild.org
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2017). Palestrina, Giovanni. Credo from Missa O sacrum convivium. Sanctus from Missa O sacrum convivium. Agnus Dei I from Missa O sacrum convivium. Vol. 42. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2017.
    http://www.trumpetguild.org
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2017). Elisa Koehler Lecture Recital - Arban at the Opera. Vol. 42. International Trumpet Guild Journal. Published, 10/01/2017.
    http://www.trumpetguild.org
  • Shelton, J. Peyden (2017). James Wood Presentation - Resumes and Recordings: Presenting Your Best First Impression. Vol. 42. International Trumpet Guild. Published, 10/01/2017.
    http://www.trumpetguild.org
  • Shelton, J. Peyden, "No Man's Land" for Solo Trumpet, Jean-Christophe Rosaz; International Trumpet Guild Journal, Vol. 41, No. 4, Pg 86, June, 2017. Published, 06/15/2017.
  • Shelton, J. Peyden, "Losing Pounds, Gaining Problems." International Trumpet Guild Journal, Vol. 41, No.3, pg 26-27. Published, 03/15/2017.