Justus Ross

Justus Ross completed his Bachelor of Music Degree in Violin Performance at Texas Tech University under Professor Annie Chalex Boyle. During his studies at Texas Tech University, Justus became the first prize winner of the Texas Tech University String Concerto Competition in 2016; a national finalist in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition in 2017; and received second prize in the ENKOR International Chamber Music Competition in 2017. In the season of 2018-2019 Justus was the assistant concert master of the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra. He also performed in the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, The Myrska Trio, and other various small ensembles in the West Texas area. 

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Justus has participated in music festivals such as the Heifetz International Music Institute, Round Top Music Festival, Hot Springs Music Festival, and Lake City String Academy. He has performed in master classes and lessons with Ani Kavafian, Scott St. John, Frank Almond, Tom Rosenberg, Kenneth Goldsmith, and Sally O’reilly. While in Los Angeles, California, Justus attended the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. There he received his Master of Music degree in Violin Performance under Dr. Lina Bahn. During his master’s degree, Justus was a finalist in the Thornton School of Music String Concerto Competition; a member of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee; and a section violinist of the American Youth Symphony. 
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Currently, Justus is pursuing his Graduate Diploma in Violin Performance under Professor Ayano Ninomiya at New England Conservatory in Boston, Massachusetts. He is also the assistant concertmaster of the Du Bois orchestra. Originally from Houston, Texas;
his previous teacher was Zachary Carrettin. Apart from Justus’ violin career, he is an avid runner and enjoys singing.