Thomas R. Marceau

Thomas Marceau holds degrees from Stony Brook University (DMA), Ithaca College (MM), and the Crane School of Music (BM).

Dr. Marceau has been a member of the percussion faculty at Finger Lakes Community College, Five Towns College, Suffolk County Community College, NEMC, and Stony Brook University, where he directed the Young Artist Percussion Ensemble. Additionally, he was a member of the Education Committee for the Percussive Arts Society and served as chairperson for the SCMEA Day of Percussion.

As a commissioned composer, Tom’s works are included on collegiate and competition repertoire lists around the world. His music can be found on the Great Plains International Marimba Competition’s repertoire list, the Southern California Marimba Competition’s repertoire list, and several state manuals for contest solos. His works have been premiered in Europe, Japan, and throughout the United States. Within the Percussive ArtsSociety, Marceau’s compositions have been described as “Beautifully Stunning” by T. Adam Blackstock, and Brian Zator notes they are “graceful, pretty, and expressive”.  Moreover, Eric Willie writes, “Marceau has provided a great addition to marimba repertory, blending powerful musicality with a great display of idiomatic writing.” He is published through HoneyRock Publishing, Tapspace, and KPP.

Presently, Tom is Vice President for the New York Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society and a proud endorser of Malletech instruments and mallets.