Stony Shelton
Stoney Shelton is a clarinetist and musician based in North Texas, known for a disciplined approach to practice and a deeply expressive musical voice. With a strong commitment to technical precision and artistic clarity, he spends extensive time refining his craft and exploring a wide range of repertoire. He is currently principal clarinetist of the Longview Symphony and the New Texas Sinfonia based in Tyler, Texas and has performed with the Texarkana Symphony, The North Texas Symphony Orchestra, the East Texas Chamber Winds, and is active in performing with churches in the Frisco area.
Alongside his work as a performer, Stoney is a passionate educator, working with students of varying levels to develop strong fundamentals, musical confidence, and individual artistry. His teaching emphasizes both technical excellence and thoughtful musicianship, encouraging students to engage deeply with the instrument while building a flexible and expressive sound. He has been teaching privately going on six years, and has thoroughly enjoyed his time being a positive influence in many students lives.
Stoney received a Bachelors of Music in Instrumental Music Education with a Texas Teaching Certification from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Masters of Music in Music Performance from the University of North Texas.