 The English National Opera ran his workshop for young composers (and composing music for a short film) in March 2012.He has also run his workshop at Trinity College, Oxford England and for the animation department at Harvard.Shirey work utilizes found objects, traditional instruments, computer and modified instruments such as Industrial Flutes, Bullhorn Harmonicas, Regurgitated Music Box, Triple Extended Pennywhistles, Miniature Handbells, and other curious objects.