Scott Shelsta, now appearing as The World's Oldest Musician

What They Said

"He has an entertaining schtick as "the world's oldest musician," who tells about playing with Sousa and other bands in the 1890s, and Shelsta's trombone solos were stupefying."

— Paul Carpenter, Chicago Tribune

"Scott Shelsta is a superb musician who is able to perform the most difficult solos with ease. He thrills an audience with his blazing technique and possesses an affable demeanor which endears him to his listeners. It is a joy and a pleasure to conduct him in concert. He truly ranks among the finest soloists of our time."

— Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel, USAF (Ret)

"You have developed a great niche to showcase your tremendous talents, and more people who appreciate great trombone playing should have the opportunity to witness your artistry."

— Colonel Verne Campbell, USA (Ret)
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Update: Teacher and clinician, Shelsta now offers a clinic on "The Art of Accompaniment."

Trombone virtuoso, Scott Shelsta, entertains, delights and educates audiences across America.

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After a 30-year career as the trombone soloist of the US Army Band, "Pershing's Own," Shelsta steps back in history to bring the thrill of 1890s America to the 21st century audience. Re-enacting famous trombonists, Arthur Pryor (b. 1870) and Frederick Innes (b. 1854), he tells the story of a time and a way of life when 30,000 people would gather around the band gazebo for an afternoon of dazzling musical entertainment by the concert bands of Hall, Gilmore, Liberati, Innes, Sousa, and Pryor, as well as their own town band.

Just as Trombonists Innes and Pryor did so many years ago, Shelsta's playing brings listeners to the edge of their seats and leaves audiences awestuck, speechless and ready to come back for more.

Scott Shelsta lives and is a freelance musician in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC, playing and soloing with brass ensembles, bands and orchestras, and for special church presentations.

Trombone literature: Look over this major compilation of solos, duets, trios, etc., with wind band accompaniment.