About Ashley
Ashley F. Nelson-Oneschuk is a composer, arranger, choral conductor/clinician, music educator, and vocalist in Holliston, MA and a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music Education (vocal emphasis) from Boston University’s School for the Arts.
Areas of EXPERTISE
What I Offer
Whether creating new music, leading an ensemble, mentoring a student, or stepping into the recording studio, Ashley approaches every project with musicality, collaboration, and care.
Composer & Arranger
With 20+ years of experience, I’ve created and arranged music across multiple genres and styles. From collegiate a cappella to traditional choral works, my arrangements combine musical integrity with practical performance considerations.
Choral Conductor
As an experienced choral conductor, I direct ensembles that range from high school choirs to adult community groups. I bring musicality, leadership, and passion to every rehearsal and performance.
Private Studio
Whether you’re just beginning or an advanced musician, my private studio offers personalized instruction tailored to your goals and learning style. I teach voice, piano, and music theory to students of all ages.
Performer & Producer
In addition to teaching and conducting, I maintain an active performance career as a vocalist, collaborative pianist, and music producer. Listen to my recordings and explore my latest performances.
Featured WORKS
Music brought to life through composition, arrangement, and performance
Explore selected original recordings, choral arrangements, and conducting performances from across Ashley’s career
In My Room – Ashley Nelson
Original Album
In Your Eyes – Ashley Nelson
Choral Arrangement
Sleep – Eric Whitacre
Conducting Performance
Client Outcomes
Testimonials
“Ashley Nelson is an amazing educator. I have been blessed to have her teach my three children over the last ten years, they are better musicians and young adults because of her. Ashley expects a lot from her students and they in turn work hard for her. They want her to be proud! She makes them want to be best and because of her they give her their best!”
Wanda Wood
From a Parent’s Perspective
“As one of Ashley’s former student teachers, and now a choral director colleague, I have learned so much from her. Ashley’s instinctive musicianship and musicality, along with her passion for teaching, create an infectious energy that makes the classroom a fun place to be. Her students excel because she sets high expectations for them, and challenges them to achieve musical excellence. They in turn, reciprocate respect and admiration for Ashley, as they develop into better singers, musicians, and people because of her. In a society where arts programs are too often being cut from public schools, Ashley continues to be a leader in music education, enriching the lives of countless students through music.”
Matt Cunningham
Former Student in Music Education
“Ashley Nelson is the consummate choral conductor, educator, and composer. Upon first hearing her groups at the MICCAA festival in 2014, I was deeply impressed with the excellence in which she insisted at every level, in every one of her choirs. As an arranger/composer, she is able to fuse artistry with accessibility with ease – not a common trait these days. It’s exciting to think about both her established career and emerging future.”
Dr. Cameron F. LaBarr
Professor, Missouri State University
Let’s Make Music
Start a musical conversation
Every collaboration begins with an idea. Share what you’re planning, and explore how Ashley’s experience in composition, conducting, education, and performance can support it.
