Shelby Lewis
Shelby Lewis
Actor and Educator
Shelby Lewis
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Violins of Hope Concert, Music by Lukas Foss, Filmed for PBS
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Violins of Hope Concert, Music by Lukas Foss, Filmed for PBS
ORCHESTRA NARRATOR
As a narrator with orchestra, Shelby Lewis adds a fresh and interesting dimension to the orchestral landscape. Her portrayal of Anne Frank in the Elegy for Anne Frank by
Lukas Foss was phenomenal, a haunting representation of the historic character.
I have worked with numerous professional actors from around the world and am certain that Shelby’s expertise, professionalism, and dedication to her art are among
the best in the business.
Troy Webdell
Director of Youth Orchestras, Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Music Director, South Shore Orchestra
Music Director, Purdue University Fort Wayne Orchestras
Music Director, American Confucian Arts
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ORCHESTRAS
Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Fort Wayne PHIL Youth Orchestra
MORE TESTIMONIALS
Over the last few years I have had the great pleasure both to work with Shelby as a narrator with orchestra and to encourage her engagement for events I am not conducting by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, including classical subscription concerts and family concerts.
Shelby speaks with great clarity and has considerable stage presence and poise. I have worked with many narrators from Oscar winning actors to TV presenters in my role as an orchestral conductor throughout the world. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Shelby Lewis for similar performance opportunities.
Andrew Constantine
Music Director, Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Music Director, Reading Symphony Orchestra
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In these one rehearsal type situations, I have found her exceptionally well prepared and professional, adding an extra layer of richness to our concert offerings. I have many patrons mention that having her storytelling
on stage with us was the highlight of their concert experience.
During our December, we continue to hire Shelby to serve as the director for our annual Holiday Pops performances. These shows are extremely important to our community, and our organization, as a whole. She handles these complex shows with aplomb. As a conductor, it’s extremely gratifying to entrust the operational component to someone like Shelby, allowing me to purely focus on the music.
I cannot recommend Shelby Lewis highly enough as a performer and a director. She has been a vital asset to the Philharmonic these past three seasons.
Caleb Young
Associate Conductor, Fort Wayne Philharmonic
NARRATION PIECES
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Mendelssohn
Text by William Shakespeare
The Carnival of the Animals
Saint-Saëns
Text by Peter Schickele
The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant
Poulenc
Text by Jean de Brunhoff
Casey at the Bat
Reineke
Text by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
The Lonely Ski Trail
Sibelius
Text by Bertel Gripenberg
Elegy for Anne Frank
Foss
Text from The Diary of Anne Frank
Peter Pan Suite
Howard
Text by J.M. Barrie and Virginia Russell





