William Ross (composer)

William Ross
Also known asBill Ross
Born (1948-07-20) July 20, 1948 (age 76)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)Composer, conductor
Years active1983–present
Websitewilliamrossmusic.com

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]

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]

  1. ^ "William Ross". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  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), 12 April 2020, archived from the original on 2021-12-15, 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.