Hailing from Moscow, Russia, Kira Shmeleva studied trumpet at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music where she earned a Master of Music in Brass Performance.

While in her native country, Kira was a member of orchestras such as Moscow Symphony Orchestra of Russia, Russian National Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra of Russia, and Central Symphony Orchestra of the Department of Defense of the Russian Federation. She emigrated with her husband to the United States in 2013. Kira is also a member o...