Wiley Ross was a treasured member of the University of Arizona School of Music community for more than four decades, serving as director of the Jeffrey Haskell Recording Studio, recording engineer, assistant professor of practice, mentor, and educator.
 

For more than four decades, Wiley devoted his life and talents to the School of Music through his teaching, leadership, and dedication to students, Wiley helped shape generations of musicians, producers, and artists. His passion for music, innovation, and mentorship left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of learning from and working beside him.
 

Wiley's family has created an endowment in his honor: Wiley Ross Educational Recording Studio Endowment. The endowment supports the Jeffrey Haskell Recording Studio to maintain the studio as an education resource for students in the School of Music and the University of Arizona community.
 

Please consider contributing to this endowment to support Wiley's legacy and the continuation of maintaining and providing resources and access for School of Music students to the Jeffrey Haskell Recording Studio. 

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Wiley’s greatest joy was working with students. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy at the University of Arizona: the Jeffrey Haskell Recording Studio, the MUS 302 Sound Production course, the internship program he developed, and the many students whose lives and careers were shaped by his mentorship and his commitment to helping others learn, grow and succeed.
 

His impact is felt not only in the studio and classroom, but also in the community he built around him, one grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and care for students and their futures. Wiley’s work helped launch countless careers in music and audio production, and his influence will continue to be heard in studios and performance spaces around the world.
 

We extend our deepest condolences to Wiley’s wife, family, friends, colleagues, students, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed and long remembered. His legacy will continue to resonate throughout the School of Music for years to come.