Box 3

Scope and Contents From the Series: The Compositions (1959-2011, undated) series contains manuscripts and printed music of compositions, arrangements, and sketches by Ross. Many works are pieces written for and performed by his piano jazz band wRen, and several manuscripts are printed on paper with the band’s bird insignia. This series also contains a folder of works primarily composed or arranged for vibraphone, some of which may have been used for teaching purposes by Berklee College of Music faculty member Dave Samuels, to...

Scope and Contents From the Series: The Compositions (1959-2011, undated) series contains manuscripts and printed music of compositions, arrangements, and sketches by Ross. Many works are pieces written for and performed by his piano jazz band wRen, and several manuscripts are printed on paper with the band’s bird insignia. This series also contains a folder of works primarily composed or arranged for vibraphone, some of which may have been used for teaching purposes by Berklee College of Music faculty member Dave Samuels, to...

Scope and Contents From the Series: The Compositions (1959-2011, undated) series contains manuscripts and printed music of compositions, arrangements, and sketches by Ross. Many works are pieces written for and performed by his piano jazz band wRen, and several manuscripts are printed on paper with the band’s bird insignia. This series also contains a folder of works primarily composed or arranged for vibraphone, some of which may have been used for teaching purposes by Berklee College of Music faculty member Dave Samuels, to...

Scope and Contents From the Series: The Compositions (1959-2011, undated) series contains manuscripts and printed music of compositions, arrangements, and sketches by Ross. Many works are pieces written for and performed by his piano jazz band wRen, and several manuscripts are printed on paper with the band’s bird insignia. This series also contains a folder of works primarily composed or arranged for vibraphone, some of which may have been used for teaching purposes by Berklee College of Music faculty member Dave Samuels, to...

Scope and Contents From the Series: The Biographical Material (1946-2022, undated) series comprises assorted material related to Ross’ artistic, professional, and personal pursuits. Items include a reference resource Ross used in his instrument repair work; a handwritten fakebook he created while in the Navy; concert programs; writings; correspondence; clippings; and performance notes. This series also includes a copy of Ross’ obituary and programs for various memorial services following his death in 2012. Finally, this series...