Ellis Shelby
Director
Graves County Elementary Schools
Phone 270-293 - 9523
ellis.shelby@graves.kyschools.us

Mrs. Shelby's Band Blog

In 2006, Ellis Shelby was named Elementary Band Director for the Graves County Schools.  Prior to this assignment, she was the District Band Director for the Fulton County School System.

In 2002, Mrs. Shelby received her Bachelor of Music Education from Murray State University where she is currently perusing her Masters of Music Education.  She began her career teaching in the marching arts in 1999 as a paraprofessional, and was involved with the Kentucky State Finalist Murray High School.  In addition, Mrs. Shelby has also spent time with the Ekilpse Drum and Bugle Corps, filling the role of Assistant Corps Director.   

Mrs. Shelby has served as the Elementary/Middle School Band Chair for the First District Kentucky Music Educators Association where she was responsible for running the All-District Middle School Band auditions, rehearsals, and concerts.

A native of Murray, KY, Mrs. Shelby has played saxophone with professional and university ensembles including the Murray State University Wind Ensemble, Murray State Jazz Ensemble I, and the Paducah Symphony Orchestra.   

Mrs. Shelby lives in Murray with her husband Jason and daughter Virginia.