About Shane

Shane grew up in middle Tennessee and was a charter member of Music City Mystique from 1995-99. Since his age out from Mystique, he has been an important part of Mystique's personality. He has been instrumental in this group for 18 years thus far in his capacity as a member, Battery Arranger, Visual Designer and Program Coordinator. His innovative and trend setting musical and visual designs have become a mainstay in the WGI, BOA and the DCI arenas. He is also a proud artist and clinician for Innovative Percussion, Dynasty Drums, Evans Drum Heads\Planet Waves, and Zildjian Cymbals. Shane has written over 100 WGI shows and over 70 marching band shows. 

In 2009, Shane joined an elite group of signature artists when Innovative Percussion introduced the Shane Gwaltney signature marching snare drum stick.

Presently Shane lives in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He is the Percussion Caption Head for the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps from Rockford, Illinois and Battery Arranger and Visual Designer for Music City Mystique from Nashville, Tennessee.

Notable Groups

There are dozens of programs Shane has left his mark on. To name a few:

  • Music City Mystique
  • Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps
  • Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps
  • Tyler Junior College
  • Choctawhatchee High School

 

 

My Affiliations

Who is Shane?

Shane is an Educator

Shane is an educator in the Pageantry Arts. His experience , success, and involvement over the past 18 years speaks for itself.

Shane is an Arranger

Shane arranges for marching band, drumcorps and indoor percussion. His unique style is a great mix of musicality and effect.

Shane is a Designer

Shane has set himself apart from the crowd over the years with his eye for visual and musical connection.