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MHS Tiger Band Directors
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Will Ludlow
Mr. Ludlow is originally from El Paso, Texas and a proud graduate of El
Paso High School. He was a member of the TMEA All-State bands. After
graduation, Mr. Ludlow attended West Texas A&M University in Canyon
earning both a bachelor's and master's degree. He was a euphonium
student of Joseph Cox and conducting student Gary Garner. While at West
Texas A&M, he was a member of the Wind ensemble, Symphonic Band,
Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, Jazz band, and an active member of the Alpha
Psi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi.
Upon graduation, Mr. Ludlow was Associate Director of Bands at San
Jacinto Junior High. He then advanced to Associate Director of Bands at
Midland Senior High School. In 2002, he became Director of Bands at
Andress High School in El Paso, Texas. Under his direction, the Andress
Marching Band consistently earned Superior ratings at various festivals,
UIL, and Bands Of America Regionals. In 2006, the Andress Marching Band
advanced to the Texas State Marching Band Competition. Under Mr.
Ludlow's baton, the Wind Ensemble received Superior ratings and was
named "Best-in Class" at numerous festivals across the country. In 2005
Mr. Ludlow was named Andress High School Teacher of the year.
Mr. Ludlow also has extensive experience in the field of Color Guard.
He has been the Color Guard Coordinator for programs throughout Texas,
including: Amarillo, Canyon, Midland, and El Paso. His Winter Guards
have competed in the West Texas Color Guard association circuit as well
as WGI regionals. Mr. Ludlow is active as a clinician and adjudicator
for marching & concert bands, color guard, and solo/ensemble
competitions. He currently holds the title of Director of Bands at
Mansfield High School, where he oversees a thriving 5A band program.
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Matt Garrett
Matt Garrett is originally from the Dallas, TX, area and is a
graduate of Poteet HS in Mesquite where he was drum major of the
Pirate Band. Matt received his B.A. in Music Education from
Texas Tech University and his Master's degree in Conducting from
Texas Christian University where he served as a graduate
teaching assistant in addition to directing and designing for
the color guard program. Additionally, during his time in
graduate school Matt was also employed as the Visual Coordinator
and Teaching Assistant at James Bowie HS in Arlington, TX, from
2004-2006. Matt began his drum corps teaching career in 2005
with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle corps, based out of Canton,
OH, where he serves as a visual instructor. Matt just
completed a 3 year term as an instructor for the Texas Music
Adjudicators Association (TMAA) where he trained and certified
judging candidates in the areas of adjudicating marching and
maneuvering, show design, and color guard design and
performance.
Prior to attending graduate school he taught for 4 years as
an Associate Band Director and the Color Guard Director at
Mesquite HS in Mesquite, TX. In addition to his involvement in
the marching band activity Matt is also heavily involved in
designing for and teaching numerous fall color guards and winter
guards. In addition to working with several high school guards,
he is the Director and Designer for the Ars Nova Independent
Winter Guard, finalists at the 2004 and 2005 WGI World
Championships in the "Independent A" class, and the fourth place
finalist at the 2006 WGI World Championships in the "Independent
Open" class. He is also a very active drill designer and
consultant for several high school marching bands across the
country. One of the bands Matt works with, Poteet HS from
Mesquite, TX, recently won the 2005 Texas State Marching Band
Championship.
Matt’s performance experience is highlighted by marching
soprano with the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, marching for
several years in the Ars Nova Winter Guard, performing as a
featured dancer with the Richland Dance Company, and performing
as a member and guest conductor for the TCU Wind Symphony. He
enjoys spending what spare time he has with his wife Leslie.
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David Dunbar Bio to come later. |
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