John Marcellus

Dr. John Marcellus was appointed Professor and Director of the Eastman Trombone Choir in 1978 after a worldwide search for an heir to carry on the legacy of Eastman’s legendary Professor of Trombone, Emory Remington(1922-1972), the “Chief.” “Doc” Marcellus is internationally known as a soloist for his performances and recordings as Principal Trombone of the National Symphony Orchestra (John F. Kennedy Center-Washington DC) and soloist with the United States Navy Band. He is a respected brass pedagogue and international recording artist who has accomplished a stunning record of former students successfully winning major symphony orchestra auditions and appointments to some of the most prestigious music faculties in the world.

Dr. Marcellus is currently a member of the Eastman Brass, Principal Trombone of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of the Brighton (NY) Symphony Orchestra and a performing artist for Courtois Trombones of the Buffet Crampon Company. He formerly was a member of the Jacksonville (FL) Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, National Ballet Orchestra, Washington Opera Society Orchestra, American Ballet Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra, National Symphony Brass Quintet, Washington Theatre Chamber Players, and Contemporary Music Forum of Washington.

Marcellus is Past President and founding member of the International Trombone Association, a founding member and Co-Director of the Eastern Trombone Workshop and former Chair of the Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Department of Eastman.