Russell Wiley

As a visual educator for the Crossmen since 2024, Russell Wiley brings a deep commitment to student growth and the performing arts. Russell earned a Bachelor of Music in Percussion from Texas A&M University-Central Texas in December 2021 and serves as Band Director at Robinson ISD, a role he began in July 2022. His work in music education is grounded in a lifelong connection to drum corps—as a performer, alumnus, and educator.

Russell lives in Waco, Texas, with his wife Sara and their five children: Jacob, Maddie (a member of the Bones Colorguard), Alice, Lottie, and Amelia.

Together, Russell and Sara also run Treehouse Designs, a small custom conducting baton design business. Russell's drum corps involvement spans nearly three decades, beginning in 1997. He is an alumnus of Southwind, Phantom Regiment, The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps, and The Commandant's Own US Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, where he also served as a visual designer. Russell's teaching and leadership experience includes serving as Visual Instructor for Teal Sound (2012), Southwind (2015), and Guardians (2017-2022); Educational Coordinator for Guardians (2022); and Deputy Director for Guardians (2023). Russell is excited to bring that experience to the Crossmen.