William Ross (composer)
William Ross (born July 20, 1948) is an American composer, orchestrator, arranger, conductor and music director. Ross is the recipient of three Primetime Emmy Awards (in 2007 and 2009), one Daytime Emmy Award (in 1991), and has been nominated for one Annie Award (in 2008).[1][2] He has been nominated twice for the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s).[3]
William Ross | |
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Also known as | Bill Ross |
Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | July 20, 1948
Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor |
Years active | 1983–present |
Website | williamrossmusic |
Ross is the arranger for Andrea Bocelli's version of "Amazing Grace" performed during his concert Andrea Bocelli: Music for Hope - Live From Duomo di Milano, broadcast live on YouTube to over 25 million viewers on April 12, 2020.[4][5]
Career
Ross has worked with artists and musicians ranging from Hollywood composers John Williams, Alan Silvestri, John Powell, Michael Giacchino, Klaus Badelt and Michael Kamen, to pop music artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Laura Pausini, Whitney Houston, Kenny G, Michael Jackson, David Foster, Quincy Jones, Babyface and Sting.[6][7][8][9] He has arranged the music for multiple Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies from 1998 to 2010.[10]
Ross composed the soundtrack for assorted films, including Tuck Everlasting, My Dog Skip, The Young Black Stallion and Ladder 49.[11][12][13][14] He adapted and conducted John Williams' themes for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. In 2008, he scored the CGI-film The Tale of Despereaux, from Universal Studios.[6][15]
Ross is the Music Director for many shows and artists,[16] including Barbra Streisand's 2006 US tour and 2007 European tour,[17] as well as the 79th, 83rd, 85th and 86th Academy Awards. Ross regularly arranges and conducts the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, overseeing all music cues throughout the broadcast.[18][19][20]
Ross is credited on the soundtrack of Star Wars: The Last Jedi as an additional conductor.[21][22][23][24] His work is featured on the Universal Orlando theme park ride Skull Island: Reign of Kong.[25] He also adapted Williams' iconic theme for the end credits of the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Credits
Feature films
Television
Year | Title | Creator(s) | Composer | Conductor | Orchestrator | Source |
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1989 | Beauty and the Beast | Ron Koslow | Yes | No | No | [26] |
1990 | MacGyver | Lee David Zlotoff | Yes | No | No | [26] |
Matlock | Dean Hargrove | Yes | No | No | [26] | |
Tiny Toon Adventures | Tom Ruegger | Yes | No | No | [26] | |
1994 | Golden Fiddles | Claude Fournier Sheila Sibley |
Yes | No | No | [26] |
2014 | Operation Change | Yes | No | No | [26] |
Albums
As arranger
Songs
As arranger
As orchestrator
Year | Title | Artist(s) | Album | Source |
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2011 | Theme for Rogers Sports Network | [26] |
As producer
Year | Title | Artist(s) | Album | Source |
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2009 | "Unusual Way" | Nicole Kidman | Nine Soundtrack | [26] |
2012 | "What A Wonderful World" | Dwayne Johnson | Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Soundtrack | [26] |
Accolades
Emmy Awards
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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2015 | Away and Back | Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score) | Nominated |
2014 | Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn | Outstanding Music Direction | Nominated |
86th Academy Awards | Nominated | ||
2013 | 85th Academy Awards | Nominated | |
2011 | 83rd Annual Academy Awards | Nominated | |
2009 | 81st Academy Awards: Hugh Jackman Opening Number | Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Won |
Streisand: The Concert | Outstanding Music Direction | Won | |
2007 | 79th Academy Awards | Won | |
1991 | Tiny Toon Adventures: "Fields of Honey" | Outstanding Music Direction and Composition | Won |
Grammy Awards
Year | Title | Artist | Category | Result |
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2012 | "The Windmills of Your Mind" | Sting | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | Nominated |
2000 | "The Prayer" | Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli | Nominated |
BMI Film & TV Awards
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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2005 | Ladder 49 | BMI Film Music Award | Won |
1995 | The Little Rascals | Won |
Online Film & Television Association Awards
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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2014 | 86th Academy Awards | Best Music in a Non-Series | Nominated |
2001 | Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows | Best Music in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Nominated |
Best New Theme Song in a Motion Picture of Miniseries | Nominated |
International Film Music Critics Awards
Ross was nominated in 2012 for "Best Original Score for a Comedy Film" at the IFMCA Awards for his scoring work on A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas.[27]
Annie Awards
Ross was nominated in 2009 for "Best Music in an Animated Feature Production" at the Annie Awards for his scoring work on The Tale of Despereaux.[2]
Gemini Awards
Ross was nominated in 1993 for "Best Original Music Score for a Program or Mini-Series" at the Gemini Awards for his scoring work on Golden Fiddles.[28]
References
- ^ "William Ross". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 "47th Annual Annie Awards". annieawards.org. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "William Ross". GRAMMY.com. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ Newton: Amazing Grace (Arr. William Ross), 12 April 2020, archived from the original on 2021-12-15, retrieved 2020-04-14
- ^ "Andrea Bocelli's Easter concert draws praise and tears from celebrities". The Independent. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
- ^ 6.0 6.1 "William Ross | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ Ginell, Richard S. (2006-11-21). "Barbra Streisand". Variety. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "BMI Composer William Ross Honored With 2016 Golden Score Award". BMI.com. 2016-11-16. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "William Ross Wins Creative Arts Emmy Award for 'Streisand: The Concert'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Exclusive: Interview…Film Composer William Ross Talks Career Experiences as Music Director for the Academy Awards – GoSeeTalk.com". goseetalk.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "ASMAC Announces William Ross Master Class May 1 :: Film Music Magazine". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "The Young Black Stallion". The Kennedy/Marshall Company. 25 December 2003. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Tamimi, Biana - BORN TO RIDE Biana Tamimi". www.boosey.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ William, Ross; Roxanne, Seeman; Gavin, Greenaway; Biana, Tamimi (2004-05-03). "Born To Ride". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "FMS FEATURE [William Ross, Alf Clausen honored by ASMAC - by Jon Burlingame]". www.filmmusicsociety.org. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn | WXXI". www.wxxi.org. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "William Ross Awarded 'Creative Emmy' For His Work On Streisand: Live In Concert 2006". Barbra Streisand. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "William Ross to Conduct Oscars This Year". The Hollywood Reporter. 23 February 2011. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "William Ross to conduct the Oscar Orchestra | HollywoodNews.com". www.hollywoodnews.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Oscars Music: William Ross to Conduct, Dame Shirley Bassey to Appear". The Hollywood Reporter. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Star Wars: The Last Jedi [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - John Williams | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge needed a musical score. Cue John 'Obi-wan' Williams". Los Angeles Times. 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "John Williams wins his 25th Grammy, for 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Symphonic Suite'". Classic FM. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ Burlingame, Jon (2019-11-21). "'Star Wars' Composer John Williams Nabs 71st Grammy Nom 58 Years After His First". Variety. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Skull Island: Reign of Kong Ride at Islands of Adventure Preview". ScreenRant. 2016-07-13. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
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- ^ "2011 IFMCA Awards". IFMCA: International Film Music Critics Association. 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Gemini Awards (1993)". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
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