ELAINE M. ROSS, Ph.D.

Dr. Elaine M. Ross is currently Coordinator of Music Theory and Composition at Central Washington University (CWU) in Ellensburg, Washington. As a composer, she has had numerous works performed at regional and national conferences throughout the United States and in Europe. Most recently, her composition, Canyons for Woodwind Quintet (2009), was the winner of the Sinfonia National Woodwind Quintet Composition Competition.  In 2008, 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 ensembles at leading universities and fine arts schools throughout the country, 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, Sisra Press, and Triplo Press. Dr. Ross' remaining works are self-published and can be found on her website at www.elaineross.com. 

Dr. Ross completed the Ph.D. in Fine Arts degree in music theory/composition at Texas Tech University in 2005 and, prior to her appointment at CWU, served on the music faculties of Cameron University as instructor of music theory, composition,  and saxophone and at the University of Michigan-Flint as instructor of music theory, computer music technology. At both schools she also performed as a frequent collaborative pianist for many faculty and student performances. She also served as an Instructor of theory and musicianship and collaborative pianist at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan from 1994–2001.