Ross Harris

Ross Harris (b.1945) was born in the small town of Amberley in North Canterbury. He was educated in Christchurch and attended Canterbury University where he gained his Bachelor of Music before moving to Victoria University in Wellington to complete his Masters degree. He was appointed a lecturer in Music at Victoria University in 1971 and is currently an Associate Professor in Composition there.

In 1985 he was awarded the QSM for public service following the premiere of his opera Waituhi. In 1990 he received the CANZ Citation for Services to New Zealand Music.

Ross has written over 100 compositions including songs, chamber music, operas, orchestral music, jazz and rock music.



Recordings



MMT2049 Brass Aotearoa – National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand
The National Youth Brass Band is a group of some of the country’s finest young brass and percussion players. In this recital they play works especially commissioned for their 'ANZAC' Tour to the UK.


MMT2037 Landscapes – New Zealand Orchestral Music
This recording showcases works by seven of the foremost New Zealand composers of orchestral music: Lilburn, Cresswell, Grenfell, Lodge, Hamilton, Harris and Anthony Ritchie.


MMT2030 STRIKE – New Zealand Percussion Music
New Zealand’s most dynamic percussion ensemble presents works by Gareth Farr, Don McGlashan, Ross Harris, and David Downes alongside their live workout, Cube.
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