Shea Velloso

Accompanist, Pianist, Organist

Shea Velloso is an organist from central New Jersey and is thrilled to be back performing with Philomusica. He is a graduate of Mason Gross School of the Arts where he earned his bachelor's degree in organ performance. Shea's teachers have included Antonius Bittmann, Mark Trautman and Paul Hoffman. He has pursued post-graduation studies with critically acclaimed organists Paul-Martin Maki and Gordon Turk. In 2004, Mr. Velloso was the recipient of The Elizabeth W. Durham Award for Excellence in Performance.  He has performed recitals throughout the Tri-State area and in New England.  He has appeared in concert on the national public radio show "Pipedreams" and on Metuchen Television.

As Minister of Music at Faith Lutheran Church in New Providence, NJ he is the organist, director of the church's three choirs, and coordinates the concert series. Shea previously served as Director of Music at the United Methodist Church at Milltown, and the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg.  He is also a past Dean of the American Guild of Organists: Middlesex Chapter.