John Marcellus

John Robert Marcellus (September 17, 1939 – December 31, 2024) was a trombone musician and teacher. He was Professor of Trombone at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester and Chair of the Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Department. In addition to his trombone teaching responsibilities at Eastman, Marcellus was the conductor of the Eastman Trombone Choir, Eastman Bionic Bones (jazz trombone ensemble), and the trombonist with the Eastman Brass. Marcellus joined the faculty of the Eastman School in 1978, and was named the Kilbourn Professor from 1982 to 1983. He succeeded the trombonist and teacher Emory Remington, who served as Professor of Trombone at Eastman close to 50 years. Marcellus retired in 2014 after 36 years at Eastman. Provided by Wikipedia