Abraham Ross Begins as Organ Scholar at Duke Chapel

Abraham Ross is the new Organ Scholar at Duke Chapel this year. He joins Joseph Fala, who continues in his second year as an Organ Scholar.

Ross performs regularly as a soloist and an ensemble player with special interests in early music and twentieth-century repertoire. In May 2018, he completed the master of music in historical performance at Oberlin Conservatory, where he studied organ with Jonathan Moyer and harpsichord with Mark Edwards. As a performer, he has appeared in concert venues throughout his home region of the northeastern United States, as well as in Canada and Argentina.

As an Organ Scholar, Ross is studying under Duke Chapel Organist Christopher Jacobson, a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists.

“We are thrilled to welcome Abe to Duke Chapel,” Jacobson said. “Abe is a superb musician and versatile organist. His music making in services and concerts this year will be a wonderful contribution to sacred music at the Chapel.”

As part of their training, Ross and Fala regularly play in Duke Chapel’s Choral Evensong, Choral Vespers, and Sunday Morning worship services. They also play in other worship services, weddings, concerts, and public organ demonstrations. Each of the Organ Scholars will give a recital this year in Duke Chapel.

In his free time, Ross enjoys engaging in dialogue with other artists, cooking and generally enjoying food, as well as hiking, skiing, and running.