Adventures in Music at the Roe Jan Library

David Shenton & Erin Shields: An Afternoon of Music from the Great American Songbook

Join us for an afternoon of music from the Great American Songbook.

As performers, husband and wife duo David Shenton and Erin Shields have, under their belt, a combined total of well over 3,000 performances and counting (with various ensembles, orchestras, and as headliners/soloists). David Shenton is an English pianist, violinist, composer, and arranger based in New York City. As pianist/music director David has worked with many renowned members of the music profession in many genres. David teaches extensively and, as a coach, accompanist and teaching professor, has been on the faculties of NYU, The New School, The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, St. Thomas Choir School and Grace Church School. He is also a composer in residence in the advanced class of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop. Born in Rotherham (South Yorkshire), England, David studied violin and piano at The Royal College of Music, London from where he graduated with the highest honors.

A graduate of the prestigious Indiana University School of Music, Erin Shields also studied voice in Vienna, Austria. Erin embarked on her professional career as a singer at age 17 when she sang the National Anthem for The Chicago Bulls. Since then, her vocal versatility has allowed her to perform a number of different genres all over the country. Erin has performed leading roles for many reputable music festivals, opera companies and orchestras.