Our Band Directors
Justin Mauldin
(Email)
Mr. Mauldin is a teacher of 20 years and has been the Sundown Director of Bands since 2019. Born and raised in Dumas, Texas, Mr. Mauldin went on to earn his B MEd from Texas Tech University. He has been married to Amber Mauldin for 19 years, and they have 3 children.
Ashley Blount
(Email)
Mrs. Blount is a teacher of 21 years and has been the Sundown Middle School Band Director since 2021. Born and raised in Olney, Texas, Mrs. Blount went on to earn her B Med and M MEd from Wayland Baptist University. She has been married to Bradley Blount for 18 years, and they have 3 children.
Michael Watts
(Email)
Mr. Watts is a teacher of 43 years and will be joining the Sundown staff in the fall of 2025. After growing up in Michigan, Mr. Watts earned his B MEd degree from Arizona State University and completed graduate studies at West Texas A&M University. He has been married to Sally Watts for 45 years -- they have two sons, two daughter in-laws, and four grandchildren.
Not Pictured:
Amber Mauldin -- Color Guard Instructor
Tristan Nock -- Battery Percussion Instructor
John Rogers -- Pit Percussion Instructor
Amber Mauldin -- Color Guard Instructor
Tristan Nock -- Battery Percussion Instructor
John Rogers -- Pit Percussion Instructor