Leon Deshields

Background

About Leon Deshields

Leon DeShields is a Choral Director and Countertenor from southern Delaware. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance—studying under Dr. Isai Jess Muñoz (Chair of Voice & Pedagogy at Boston Conservatory)—and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Delaware, where he trained with Dr. Paul D. Head, Director of Choral Activities. An accomplished and versatile traveling artist, Leon has performed across the United States and internationally. His credits include appearances with the Honor Choir of the USA, various churches, University of Delaware Lyric Theater, community theaters, and prestigious programs such as Musiktheater Bavaria (Germany) and Cambridge University (England). He has also sung with esteemed ensembles like the Delaware Choral Scholars, Delaware Academy of Vocal Arts, and the Mastersingers of Wilmington. Leon contributed to the American Prize-winning album Tenēo, a two-time national award recipient. In addition to his performance career, Leon serves as a part-time faculty member at the University of Delaware’s Associate in Arts Program, where he teaches music literacy to non-majors. He is also the Choral Director at the Choir School of Delaware, furthering his commitment to music education and community engagement.