Arthur Shepherd (February 19, 1880 – January 12, 1958) was an American composer and conductor in the 20th century.

After graduating with honors and as president of his class,[1] Shepherd returned to his family who had moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, and led a local orchestra for six years.

[1] After some encouragement, he returned to the east and took a teaching position at the New England Conservatory where he studied under Charles F. Dennée, Percy Goetschius, Carl Faelten, and George W.

His marriage fell apart after his return from Europe[1] and he moved with his children to Cleveland, Ohio.

[1] His influences include Percy Goetschius and George W. Chadwick, Arthur Farwell, French Impressionists and Englishman, Vaughan Williams.