Russell Wharton (born 1990) is a percussion educator, performer, arranger, and composer living in Murfreesboro, TN. He has worked with many successful marching ensembles in various roles, including The Cavaliers, Rhythm X, Monarch Independent, Boston Crusaders, and Cavaliers Indoor. Russell is a full-time arranger and composer; his marching arrangements are played by numerous fall and winter ensembles, and his concert compositions are published by Tapspace and C. Alan.