The British Musical Biography

[E] Ross, John, organist and composer, born
at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, October 12, 1763.
He studied music under Hawdou. In 1783
he became organist of St. Paul's Church,
Aberdeen. He died at Craigie Park, Aber-
deen, July 28, 1837.

[W] Works. — Six concertos, for pf. and or-
chestra ; Seven sets of 3 sonatas, for pf., op. 5,
31, 45, etc. ; Three sonatas, for pf. and flute
or violin, op. 16 ; Four sets of six waltzes, for
pf., op. 9, etc. ; Duets for pf., op. 26, etc.
Ode to Charity, for solo, chorus, and organ ;
Six hymns, for 3 voices and organ ; Two books
of 6 canzonets, for voice and pf., op. 18, etc. ;
A select collection of ancient and modern
Scottish airs, adapted for the voice, with
introductory and concluding symphonies and
accompaniments for the pianoforte, Edin-
burgh, 1792, 3 vols. Fifteen songs, written
by Burns and Rannie, composed with accom-
paniments for the pf., violin or German flute,
op. 11, TiOndon, n.d. Sacred Slusic, con-
sisting of chants, psalms, and hymns, London,
n.d. A complete Book of Instructions for
beginners on the harpsichord or pianoforte,
to which is added a select set of airs, Scots
songs, and lessons, London, 1820. Songs:
Aberdeen volunteers (Ewen) ; Ance I was as
blythe ; Braes of Ballochmyle ; Come, Cyn-
thia ; The Coronach ; Ellen of the Dee ;
Maid of Seaton Yale ; Valley of Clyde, etc.

entry id: 355-R-24