Composer & Conductor from Melbourne, Australia
Kent Ross is a Composer, Conductor and Music Educator from Melbourne, Australia.
Kent conducted his first show at the age of twenty, only four years after he started learning piano and singing. Years later, and Kent is now in high demand across the Melbourne orchestra and musical theatre scene to conduct and lead shows of all genres.
He has musically directed and conducted over twenty-five musical theatre productions such as Les Miserables, Titanic, Catch Me If You Can and Legally Blonde and has been nominated multiple times for best musical director by the Lyrebirds and the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria.
In 2017, Kent joined the Casey Philharmonic Orchestra where he is now Vice President of the Board and Resident Conductor. He has also been Chief Conductor for the Kingston Symphony Orchestra and lead Conductor for a number of orchestras including Melbourne-based Mandolin Orchestra ‘Concordia’. In 2019, Kent joined youth dance organisation Spark Productions as Music Director and has since joined the Board and conducted their last three major shows.
Over the years, Kent has also composed for film and theatre, played in various bands as a keyboardist and vocalist including heavy metal. He has also conducted a number of choirs in a sacred and secular setting. Kent is also a published composer who has had a number of piano works on ANZCA syllabus.
A highly sought after musical director, composer and arranger, Kent looks forward to continuing to contribute to the Australian musical theatre and classical music scene, following his passions for creating, teaching, shaping and loving music.
“Kent Ross brought his A-Game from the pit behind the baton as musical director to influence the vocal performances and techniques of the cast. ”
Kent’s work as a Conductor for orchestras, musical theatre companies, dance companies and school productions have made him invaluable to the Australian performing arts community.
A highly respected Australian Conductor.
“Musical Director Kent Ross and his team of twelve young musicians... gave a remarkable performance. Musically, Fiddler is a long and difficult show but the orchestra delivered right to the end!”
“Full marks to the 11-member orchestra under musical director Kent Ross who provided professional-quality music to the many hit numbers including If I Were a Rich Man, Sunrise, Sunset and Matchmaker, Matchmaker.”
A talented and innovative composer.
Kent has composed for television, film and theatre and has a passion for arranging and transcribing works.
He holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition and has composed for film and theatre. Kent is also a published composer who has had a number of piano works on ANZCA syllabus.