Dr. John D. Reams is Assistant Professor of Woodwinds at Shorter University where he teaches clarinet, saxophone, and courses in music theory. Prior to joining the faculty at Shorter University, Dr. Reams was a Visiting Assistant Professor of Woodwinds at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. As a clarinetist, he has held positions with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Other orchestral positions include the Midland-Odessa Symphony (TX), Abilene Philharmonic, Peoria Symphony (IL), Champaign-Urbana Symphony, Ohio Light Opera Orchestra, and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.

He received his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of South Carolina (1998), a Master of Music at Florida State University (2001), and his Doctor of Music in Performance and Literature at the University of Illinois (2010).

Dr. Reams has been a featured soloist throughout Texas, Georgia, Illinois and South Carolina. He has recorded for labels including Centaur and Albany Records.