Director of Bands
William Ludlow
Mr. Ludlow is originally from El Paso, Texas and a proud graduate of El Paso High School. While in high school, he was a member of the TMEA All-State Band. 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 a conducting student of 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 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 6A band program.
Assistant Director of Bands
David Dunbar
David Dunbar is currently in his 30th year of teaching. Mr. Dunbar directs the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble I, and Jazz Ensemble II.
Prior to Mansfield High School, Mr. Dunbar served as Director of Bands at North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo, Washington, where his duties included conducting the wind ensemble, symphonic band, jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble, marching band, and basketball band. He also served as coordinator of the Viking Jazz Festival and the Olympic Music Educators Association Regional Concert Sight-reading Contest.
Mr. Dunbar earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Texas at El Paso, the Masters of Music Education degree from Illinois State University, and the Masters of Instrumental Conducting degree at Illinois State University.
Mr. Dunbar is an active clinician and adjudicator, having worked with ensembles from Washington, Illinois, Texas and New Mexico. As a percussionist he has performed with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, the El Paso Wind Symphony and the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Dunbar is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Percussive Arts Society, Music Educators National Conference, and International Trumpet Guild.
Percussion Director
Ethan Disney
Mr. Ethan Disney is thrilled to serve as the Director of Percussion for Mansfield High School and its feeder schools. Originally from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, he was a member of the OkMEA All-State Orchestra and Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute Orchestra before graduating.
Mr. Disney earned his bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas, with a concentration in percussion. While at UNT, he studied under Paul Rennick, Mark Ford, Christopher Deane, Dr. Dave Hall, Stockton Helbing, Sandi Rennick, and Ed Smith. He was a member of the UNT Wind Symphony, Percussion Ensemble, and 2 O’Clock Steel Band.
Mr. Disney previously served as a percussion instructor in Flower Mound. He performed with the Santa Clara Vanguard in 2022 on the Quad Line, as well as the UNT PASIC Quad Line in 2022 and 2023. He is a current member of Percussive Arts Society and Texas Music Educators Association.
Color Guard Staff
Drew Jordan
Mr. Jordan is a Texas implant moving here from scenic Roanoke, Virginia. He graduated from Liberty University in Lynchburg VA, with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Nutrition. He started his marching arts career in the horn line playing Mellophone before making his way to drum major. Mr. Jordan began his Colorguard performing career with the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps Colorguard in 2019 and went on to march with the George Mason World guard in the winter of 2020. He began his teaching career in 2017 and has worked as a director, rifle technician, show designer, and visual consultant for multiple ensembles including marching band show design and indoor drumline choreography. Mr. Jordan is glad to be bringing a wealth of knowledge to the program and is excited to help in every way that he can.