Don Shabkie — an active composer, and classical and jazz pianist — is a versatile musician located in Greenville, South Carolina. Traveling across the state to perform and teach, his extensive education, experience, and skills establish him as an artist who can serve many communities in a number of ways.
He performs as a solo pianist — in fact you can listen to samples of his playing right now. Also, in February 2010 he performed in a celebration of Chopin's 200th birthday. The concert, sponsored by Carolina 1st, was at the Westin Poinsett Hotel, where Don plays regularly, (most Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays).
On November 4th, 2011, Don traveled with Selkie Celtic band to Augusta, Georgia, where the group appeared on the Covenant Presbyterian Concert Series. In addition to the Celtic music on the program, Don performed a Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody.
On March 27, 2011 at 4 PM, Don perfomed a solo piano concert at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Travelers Rest, SC. This event raised over $750 for the Triune Mercy Center. For future concert information
As a composer he has received many commissions, and composed numerous works of church music, as well as works for piano and chamber ensembles. You can listen to his compositions, or for sheet music, please visit the sheet music page, where you can purchase instrumental and choral sheet music.