Playing trombone and piano, young Bill Ross loved performing in a variety of venues: church lawn fetes, school dances, and his favorite, dance halls. Though he began his college education with a business career in mind, he soon realized that he wanted to pursue employment that would allow music to remain a major component in his life. Thus, Bill transferred to Fredonia Normal School. Graduating with a degree in Music Education, Bill and wife Mabel settled in Westfield, NY, where he began his career at Westfield Academy and Central School. Mr. Ross’s thirty-seven-year tenure there instilled in his students a love of music which they carried into their futures. Many continued to play their instruments long after graduation with some becoming music educators themselves. A special joy for Bill and some of his former students was playing side by side in the area’s renowned Deutchmeisters Band. We honor and thank Mr. Ross with The William “Bill” Ross Recital Hall.