Stephen Norrell has passed away.

chromebone · Post by **chromebone** » Tue Mar 04, 2025 9:05 am

I have been notified by the family of Stephen Norrell, bass trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera from 1981-2018 and teacher to countless students as a private teacher and as faculty member of Manhattan School of Music, that he passed away this morning.

Kbiggs · Post by **Kbiggs** » Tue Mar 04, 2025 9:31 am

RIP. Another legend.

CalgaryTbone · Post by **CalgaryTbone** » Tue Mar 04, 2025 9:50 am

Steve was a classmate of mine at Juilliard. So sorry to hear this news. He was a character, but also an incredible player even back then. He had a serious work ethic - he earned his position in the orchestral world through serious time in the practice room.

RIP Steve.

Jim Scott

Burgerbob · Post by **Burgerbob** » Tue Mar 04, 2025 10:02 am

I heard him at Teton festival playing Mahler 6 in 2013, my first live Mahler. Rest in peace.

sterb225 · Post by **sterb225** » Wed Mar 05, 2025 10:30 pm

I had the honor of getting to know him at the end of his Met career and learned more from him in a handful of hours than in a decade before … his impact on our community is immeasurable. Condolences to his family.

tbonesullivan · Post by **tbonesullivan** » Thu Mar 06, 2025 3:03 pm

This is definitely a big loss. Living in NJ, I have played with many who knew him. A great person and a great player.

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