William C. Shaffer is proud to be a Cleveland native. He is an organist, pianist,
accompanist and music director in the greater Cleveland area. William has enjoyed an
extensive performing career, playing at all the major venues in the greater Cleveland
area, including Severance Hall and all of the major universities.
William has a love for a variety of music, including music theater. He has played for
most of the major Broadway tours that have come through Cleveland, including
Wicked, Cinderella, Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ Superstar and Back to the Future.
William was thrilled to be asked to be associate conductor and keyboardist for the
First National Tour of Something Rotten for a year as well. In addition, William also
has been the music director of over 30 local theater productions, including the
premiere of the new musical “Infamous” here in Cleveland in the fall of 2022.
William also has extensive experience in accompanying soloists and ensembles
throughout the greater Cleveland area, including the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and
the Baldwin Wallace Men’s Chorus. In addition, William also has performed solo
recitals all around the United States, Europe and Mexico. One particular highlight was
being invited to perform at the White House for President George H. W. Bush.
William is happily married to his wife Michelle, and they enjoy their three furry “kids”,
Sherlock, Anastasia, and Hemingway.