Mrs. Mary Bassett Shemon

Mary Shemon enjoys a versatile career that includes performing and teaching across the Midwest. In addition to frequently performing with the Kansas City Symphony as a substitute flutist and piccoloist, she has performed with the Saint Louis Symphony, the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, and the Missouri Symphony. Ms. Shemon previously held the position of flute 2/piccolo with the Florida Grand Opera and the Palm Beach Symphony.

An experienced teacher, Ms. Shemon maintains a robust private flute studio in the Kansas City area where she helps students of all ages discover their passion for music. She has held interim professor positions at both the University of Missouri—Kansas City and University of Kansas—Lawrence where she taught undergraduate and graduate flute students pursuing careers in performance, education, and music therapy. Her personal commitment to lifelong learning has led her to ongoing training in the Dalcroze Method and Suzuki Early Childhood Education, to supplement her dedication to the Suzuki flute method.

In addition to her work as a performing artist and educator, Ms. Shemon has taken on leadership roles within two local non-profit arts organizations. As President of the Heart of America Suzuki Association, she organizes continuing education events for Suzuki teachers across 5 states, as well as an annual Winter Workshop for violin, viola, cello, flute, and early childhood students. Ms. Shemon also serves on the board of the Kansas City Flute Association.

Ms. Shemon received her Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University and her Master of Music degree from the University of Southern California. She also studied at the Aspen Music Festival and School. Ms. Shemon has immense gratitude for her teachers, Richard Graef, Carolyn Hoyer, Walfrid Kujala, Jennifer Nitchman, Mark Sparks, Kimberly Valerio, and Jim Walker.

To enroll in lessons with Ms. Shemon please visit her website: www.MaryShemon.com