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Hi, I’m Josh Ross — a Catholic worship leader, musician, entrepreneur, instructor, recording artist, and music producer based in Troy, Michigan. I lead worship and create uplifting music for Mass, events, and community life, while building and guiding teams of volunteers and professional musicians to make worship memorable and spiritually meaningful. Over the years I’ve served as a church music director and minister, recorded Christian albums, and collaborated with schools and dioceses to inspire youth and communities through music, concerts, retreats, and charity initiatives. I’m passionate about mentoring others to develop their gifts and contribute to joyful, faith-filled experiences through sound and song.…Hi, I’m Josh Ross — a Catholic worship leader, musician, entrepreneur, instructor, recording artist, and music producer based in Troy, Michigan. I lead worship and create uplifting music for Mass, events, and community life, while building and guiding teams of volunteers and professional musicians to make worship memorable and spiritually meaningful. Over the years I’ve served as a church music director and minister, recorded Christian albums, and collaborated with schools and dioceses to inspire youth and communities through music, concerts, retreats, and charity initiatives. I’m passionate about mentoring others to develop their gifts and contribute to joyful, faith-filled experiences through sound and song.

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Hi, I’m Josh Ross — a Catholic worship leader, musician, entrepreneur, instructor, recording artist, and music producer based in Troy, Michigan. I lead worship and create uplifting music for Mass, events, and community life, while building and guiding teams of volunteers and professional musicians to make worship memorable and spiritually meaningful. Over the years I’ve served as a church music director and minister, recorded Christian albums, and collaborated with schools and dioceses to inspire youth and communities through music, concerts, retreats, and charity initiatives. I’m passionate about mentoring others to develop their gifts and contribute to joyful, faith-filled experiences through sound and song.…Hi, I’m Josh Ross — a Catholic worship leader, musician, entrepreneur, instructor, recording artist, and music producer based in Troy, Michigan. I lead worship and create uplifting music for Mass, events, and community life, while building and guiding teams of volunteers and professional musicians to make worship memorable and spiritually meaningful. Over the years I’ve served as a church music director and minister, recorded Christian albums, and collaborated with schools and dioceses to inspire youth and communities through music, concerts, retreats, and charity initiatives. I’m passionate about mentoring others to develop their gifts and contribute to joyful, faith-filled experiences through sound and song.

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Hi, I’m Josh Ross — a Catholic worship leader, musician, entrepreneur, instructor, recording artist, and music producer based in Troy, Michigan. I lead worship and create uplifting music for Mass, events, and community life, while building and guiding teams of volunteers and professional musicians to make worship memorable and spiritually meaningful.

Over the years I’ve served as a church music director and minister, recorded Christian albums, and collaborated with schools and dioceses to inspire youth and communities through music, concerts, retreats, and charity initiatives. I’m passionate about mentoring others to develop their gifts and contribute to joyful, faith-filled experiences through sound and song.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Full Time Music Director at St. Anastasia Catholic Church

October 1, 2021 - Present

Lead worship with inspiring music for Mass, events, and more (includes PPT slides); lead Christmas, Easter, and Holy Day Masses; play music for ~200 Masses per year; recruit, train, and lead a team of 50 semi-professional to professional level volunteer singers, musicians, and band members; select and play music that aligns with the readings and uplifts hundreds of people per week (music across the centuries of the Church including contemporary music); lead workshops, retreats, and youth development programs; compose music for the Mass as well as music to complement Fr. Steve’s vision and theme for each year; lead a St. Anastasia summer concert each year for 400+ parishioners and community members and collaborated with the Knights of Columbus to obtain free BBQ food for attendees; play music for weddings, praise and worship, and special events; (see music minister below)

Music Minister at St. Anastasia

March 1, 2014 - September 30, 2021

Lead worship with inspiring music for 5pm Mass, retreats, events, and more; filled in and helped Fr. Steve coordinate music for Christmas, Easter, and other Masses during the pandemic; recruited, trained, and led a team of 15 semi-professional to professional level volunteer band members; selected and played music that aligns with the readings and uplifts hundreds of people per week; led summer music camps that build community, music skills, confidence, faith, and lifelong friendships; recorded and released Christian albums to serve the parish community; led a St. Anastasia summer concert for 400+ parishioners and collaborated with community partners

Worship Leader & Consultant at Archdiocese of Detroit

November 1, 2015 - Present

Lead worship for AOD events, seminars, and conferences; play live and DJ music for AOD marriage events; consult with other music ministers, church leaders, and lay people to better engage Catholics

Theatre Director at Notre Dame Preparatory

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Led groups of 30 students to perform Seussical the Musical; managed a team including a producer, set designers, choreographers, co-directors, parent volunteers, stage crew, and school administration to ensure clear communication and allocation of tasks; taught music and musical theatre summer camps for 50+ students; created a project that raised over $1,200 for a local charity

Host/Talent at Radio Disney

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Engaged audiences and hosted an interactive show; managed on-air activities and events

Founder & Director at J-R-O School of Music

May 1, 2012 - Present

Recruited, trained, and managed a team of volunteers, interns, and instructors; oversaw student-centered music school operations including marketing, sales, website design, accounting, budgeting, and mission/vision; taught voice, piano, guitar, and songwriting; built a business and team capable of operation without direct supervision; taught over 10,000 lessons

Entertainer at Duelling Pianos

January 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012

Entertained crowds with an interactive duelling piano show full of sing-alongs, song requests, and call-downs

Participant at Studio Challenge

November 1, 2019 - Present

Particpated in a community for music studio owners around the world to learn best practices and from each other