Ross began violin studies at the age of three, adding piano in the following year. After completing his A.R.C.T. diploma in piano performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music here in Toronto, Ross entered the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1993. Ross’ special interest in performing chamber music led him to take the unusual step of developing his skills on several orchestral instruments and voice, in order to understand the performance perspectives of his fellow musicians.

Since returning to Canada, Ross has collaborated countless times with musical organizations throughout Ontario. He was Director of Music at Mountainview United Church in St. Catharines for fifteen years and taught string, brass, and woodwind instrumental music for the Niagara District School Board. In theatre, Ross has been Musical Director for the Carousel Players, Oh Canada, Eh? and Garden City Productions. He appeared on stage as the lead in productions of Three Penny Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Man of La Mancha. For many years, Ross was involved with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir as Assistant Conductor, Assistant Accompanist and a tenor in the Elora Festival Singers.

He currently runs a private studio of twenty students in addition to teaching over 200 violinists in Regent Park, Whitby and in the Jane & Finch corridor through The Hammer Band and conducts choirs at Temple Sinai synagogue in Toronto.

Not only is Ross an accomplished musician, he is also an accomplished athlete. He has run 25 marathons or ultra-marathons, including four Boston Marathons, several 50 km races, and races of 50 miles and 100 km.

He and his wife, Carolyn Campbell, are enjoying the incredible experience of raising two beautiful children, Ethan and Ella, both already accomplished athletes.