ELAINE M. ROSS, Ph.D.

Elaine M. Ross is currently the coordinator of music theory and composition at Central Washington University.  Prior to this appointment, Dr. Ross held the position of Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Minnesota–Morris where she taught courses in music theory, composition, saxophone, and music history.  Dr. Ross has had numerous works performed at regional and national conferences and most recently, her composition Wildfire for Symphonic Winds, was a selected work in the quarterfinal round of the Coups de Vent International Wind Orchestra Competition in Lille, France. Elaine Ross has written works in several different genres that are currently being performed by several leading universities and fine arts schools throughout the United States, including Central Washington University, Southern Methodist University, the University of Miami, Appalachian State University, the University of Minnesota-Morris, Texas Tech University, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and St. Olaf College.  In addition, Dr. Ross presents, performs, and attends many CMS, SCI, and MENC conferences.  Elaine Ross is a member of ASCAP, SCI, American Composers Forum, and CMS and is published by Southern Music Company and Sisra Press.  Dr. Ross' remaining works are self-published on her website:  www.elaineross.com.

Dr. Ross completed the Ph.D. in Fine Arts degree in music theory/composition at Texas Tech University in May of 2005 where she taught courses in music theory, composition, and served as a collaborative pianist for faculty and student performances.  During the 2002-2003 school year, Dr. Ross served on the faculty at Cameron University as instructor of music theory, composition, and saxophone and as a frequent collaborative pianist for many faculty and student performances.  During the 2001-2002 academic year, Dr. Ross was on the faculty at the University of Michigan-Flint as instructor of music theory, computer music technology, and as an accompanist for both faculty and student performances.  She served as an Instructor of theory and musicianship and collaborative pianist at Interlochen Center for the Arts from 1994 – 2001.