Ross Gunning was born in Glasgow and is passionate about classical music, and has always aspired to have a career as a musician. After leaving Williamwood High School Ross joined the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to study on the BMus degree course. He has been playing percussion for 9 years under the direction of Pamella Dow and attended the Junior Conservatoire of Scotland for 5 years. He has played with various orchestras including the West of Scotland Symphony Orchestra where he was the soloist in Ney Rosauro’s Concerto for Vibraphone and Orchestra. He has also played in the National Children’s Orchestra of Scotland, National Youth Orchestra of Scotland and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, taking part in the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. He has had the great privilege of playing alongside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Opera and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra where he appeared on TV as part of the Music Nation concert.