Songs, Dances & Incantations
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The great trombonist, John Marcellus, offers a program of music for trombone and intriguing ensemble combinations.

John Marcellus is the current chair of the woodwinds, brass and percussion department at the Eastman School of Music, and has been professor of trombone and director of the Eastman Trombone Choir since 1978. He was formerly principal trombone of the National Symphony Orchestra and adjunct professor of music at Catholic University, where he was founder of the Catholic University Trombone Choir in 1969. He has been a soloist and clinician with orchestras, music festivals, and college and high school bands, and has led many brass workshops and master classes throughout the world. Marcellus has premiered numerous contemporary works for trombone and trombone ensemble. He is a member of the Eastman Brass Quintet and principal trombone of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. He is also past president and a founding board member of the International Trombone Association. All of the other performers on this CD have had some association with the Eastman School of Music, having either taught there or graduated from the School.
Contents:
Allen Schindler, composer
Eternal Winder for Trombone & Electronics
John Marcellus, trombone

Bill Dobbins, composer
Song, Dances & Incantations
John Marcellus, trombone, Ramon Ricker, saxophone, Ron Gardiner, cello, Bill Dobbins, piano

Mark Phillips, composer
T. Rex for Trombone & Electronics
John Marcellus, trombone

Max Steiner, composer
Tara's Theme from Gone With the Wind
John Marcellus, trombone, Bionic Bones

Michael Davis, composer
Mission Red for Trombone & Electronics
John Marcellus, trombone

Review:
"...makes me wonder why such rich creativity is not better known" (American Record Guide)

"This is an excellent chamber recording. John Marcellus's playing is first-rate throughout..." (The International Trombone Association Journal)
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