Background
Mellott, George Kenneth was born on August 18, 1932 in Cleveland. Son of Samuel Wesley and Julia Ann Maria (Hottel) Mellott.
Mellott, George Kenneth was born on August 18, 1932 in Cleveland. Son of Samuel Wesley and Julia Ann Maria (Hottel) Mellott.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, 1953. Master of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, 1954. Master of Fine Arts, University Iowa, Iowa City, 1962.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, Iowa City, 1964.
Band director Ramsey Community Schools, Illinois, 1954—1955. Assistant professor music Cumberland College, Williamsburg, Kentucky, 1963—1964. From assistant to full professor Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 1964—1994, professor emeritus, 1994.
Principal clarinet St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra, 1964—1997. Clarinet Pueblo Symphony Orchestra. Active classical and jazz performer and recitalist.
Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1955-1960, lieutenant colonel, command pilot Air National Guard, 1960-1978.
Member of Sons of the American Revolution.
Married Elecive Blair Mellott, May 21, 1960. Children: Catherine Suzanne, Stephen George.