William Ross (composer)

William Ross (born July 12, 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
Also known asBill Ross
Occupation(s)Composer, conductor
Years active1983 - present
Associated actsBarbra Streisand, Celine Dion, David Foster, Andrea Bocelli, Lionel Richie, John Williams

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]

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 also arranged the music for multiple Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies from 1998 to 2010.[10]

Ross composed the soundtrack for films such as Tuck Everlasting, My Dog Skip, Young Black Stallion and Ladder 49.[11][12][13][14] He adapted and conducted John Williams's 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]

William Ross is credited on The Last Jedi soundtrack 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]

Filmography

Year Title Director(s)
1983The Hasty HeartMartin M. Speer
1991One Good CopHeywood Gould
1992Death Becomes HerRobert Zemeckis
1993Look Who's Talking NowTom Ropelewski
1994ThumbelinaDon Bluth
Gary Goldman
Cops & RobbersonsMichael Ritchie
The Little RascalsPenelope Spheeris
1995The Amazing Panda AdventureChristopher Cain
1996Black SheepPenelope Spheeris
House Arrest (Lyrics)Harry Winer
Tin CupRon Shelton
My Fellow AmericansPeter Segal
The Evening StarRobert Harling
1997A Smile Like YoursKeith Samples
1998T-Rex: Back to the CretaceousBrett Leonard
1999Stuart LittleRob Minkoff
2000My Dog SkipJay Russell
2001Her MajestyMark J. Gordon
2002Stuart Little 2Rob Minkoff
Tuck EverlastingJay Russell
Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsChris Columbus
2003Young Black StallionSimon Wincer
2004Ladder 49Jay Russell
2005The Game of Their LivesDavid Anspaugh
2006DriftwoodTim Sullivan
2007September DawnChristopher Cain
2008The Tale of DespereauxSam Fell
Robert Stevenhagen
2009The Mighty MacsTim Chambers
2011Balls to the WallPenelope Spheeris
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D ChristmasTodd Strauss-Schulson
2012TouchbackDon Handfield
Steel MagnoliasKenny Leon
2013Alone yet Not AloneRay Bengston
George D. Escobar
201450 to 1Jim Wilson
In My DreamsKenny Leon
One Christmas EveJay Russell
2015Away and BackJeff Bleckner
2018Destination WeddingVictor Levin

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Awards

Emmy Awards

Year Nominated Work Category Result
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
The Oscars Outstanding Music Direction Nominated
2013 The Oscars Outstanding Music Direction Nominated
2011 83rd Annual Academy Awards Outstanding Music Direction Nominated
2009 81st Annual Academy Awards: Hugh Jackman Opening Number Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics Won
Streisand: The Concert Outstanding Music Direction Won
2007 79th Annual Academy Awards Outstanding Music Direction Won
1991 Tiny Toon Adventures: Fields of Honey Outstanding Music Direction and Composition Won

[1]

Grammy Awards

Year Title Artist Category Result
2012 The Windmills Of Your Mind Sting Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) Nominated
2000 The Prayer Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) Nominated

[3]

BMI Film & TV Awards

Year Nominated Work Category Result
2005 Ladder 49 BMI Film Music Award Won
1995 The Little Rascals BMI Film Music Award Won

[26]

Online Film & Television Association Awards

Year Nominated Work Category Result
2014 The Oscars Best Music in a Non-Series Nominated
2001 Life with Judy Garland Best Music in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Nominated
Best New Theme Song in a Motion Picture of Miniseries Nominated

[27][28]

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".[29]

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".[30]

References

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  2. "47th Annual Annie Awards". annieawards.org. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  3. "William Ross". GRAMMY.com. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  4. Newton: Amazing Grace (Arr. William Ross), retrieved 2020-04-14
  5. "Andrea Bocelli's Easter concert draws praise and tears from celebrities". The Independent. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  6. "William Ross | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  7. Ginell, Richard S.; Ginell, Richard S. (2006-11-21). "Barbra Streisand". Variety. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  8. "BMI Composer William Ross Honored With 2016 Golden Score Award". BMI.com. 2016-11-16. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  9. "William Ross Wins Creative Arts Emmy Award for 'Streisand: The Concert'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  10. "Exclusive: Interview…Film Composer William Ross Talks Career Experiences as Music Director for the Academy Awards – GoSeeTalk.com". goseetalk.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  11. "ASMAC Announces William Ross Master Class May 1 :: Film Music Magazine". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  12. "The Young Black Stallion". The Kennedy/Marshall Company. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  13. "Tamimi, Biana - BORN TO RIDE Biana Tamimi". www.boosey.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  14. William, Ross; Roxanne, Seeman; Gavin, Greenaway; Biana, Tamimi (2004-05-03). "Born To Ride". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  15. "FMS FEATURE [William Ross, Alf Clausen honored by ASMAC - by Jon Burlingame]". www.filmmusicsociety.org. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  16. "Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn | WXXI". www.wxxi.org. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
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  18. "William Ross to Conduct Oscars This Year". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  19. "William Ross to conduct the Oscar Orchestra | HollywoodNews.com". www.hollywoodnews.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  20. "Oscars Music: William Ross to Conduct, Dame Shirley Bassey to Appear". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  21. "Star Wars: The Last Jedi [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - John Williams | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  22. "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge needed a musical score. Cue John 'Obi-wan' Williams". Los Angeles Times. 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  23. "John Williams wins his 25th Grammy, for 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Symphonic Suite'". Classic FM. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  24. Burlingame, Jon (2019-11-21). "'Star Wars' Composer John Williams Nabs 71st Grammy Nom 58 Years After His First". Variety. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  25. "Skull Island: Reign of Kong Ride at Islands of Adventure Preview". ScreenRant. 2016-07-13. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  26. "2005 BMI Film/TV Awards". BMI.com. 2005-05-18. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  27. "18th Annual TV Awards (2013-14) - Online Film & Television Association". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  28. "5th Annual TV Awards (2000-01) - Online Film & Television Association". Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  29. "2011 IFMCA Awards". IFMCA: International Film Music Critics Association. 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  30. "Gemini Awards (1993)". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
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