Edward Odeh, Band Director
edward.odeh@fortbendisd.gov
Edward Odeh has served as the Band Director at Dulles Middle School since 2018. Mr. Odeh teaches the Honor Band, Concert Band, and Beginning Brass classes, and co-conducts the Dulles Middle School Symphony Orchestra. Under his leadership, the Dulles Middle School Band continues its long tradition of musical excellence. The program consistently earns UIL Sweepstakes Awards and awards at local festivals.
Mr. Odeh’s love for music began in Baytown, TX when he was introduced to the trumpet in his middle school band program. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Baylor University in 2008. There he studied trumpet under Professor Wiff Rudd and jazz under Professor Alex Parker. At Baylor, he was a member of the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and the Golden Wave Marching Band. Mr. Odeh continued his education earning a Master’s of Educational Administration from the University of Houston-Victoria in 2015. Mr. Odeh is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Band Masters Association, and Texas Music Adjudicators Association.
Mr. Odeh lives in Missouri City with his wife, Holly, and daughters, Sydney and Samantha. His hobbies include woodworking and exploring the outdoors. He loves spending time with his family and is grateful for their love and support of his career as a music educator.
Adam Blakey, Assistant Band Director
adam.blakey@fortbendisd.gov
Adam Blakey is excited to start his first year at Dulles Middle School! He is entering his fourth year as a band director, with the previous three years in Alvin ISD and four years as a private lesson teacher. Mr. Blakey will be teaching the Symphonic Band and beginner woodwind classes and assisting with the Honor Band and Concert Band.
Originally from Illinois, Mr. Blakey grew to develop his love of music through his middle school and high school band directors, where he first began playing saxophone. After high school, he went on to study Saxophone Performance at Millikin University with Dr. Perry Rask. It was at Millikin where his passion for learning other woodwind instruments began. Throughout his time at Millikin, Mr. Blakey performed on various woodwind instruments with the Millikin Wind Ensemble, Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Band 1, and more while achieving success through various solo competitions in the school.
After graduating from Millikin, Mr. Blakey went to the University of Northern Colorado to earn a Master of Music in Jazz Studies. While at UNC, Mr. Blakey was a teaching assistant to the Jazz Studies program and the Registration Coordinator for the UNC-Greely Jazz Festival, the largest educational jazz festival in the country. He was a part of the award-winning Jazz Lab Band 1, earning multiple Downbeat Awards as well as recording on the Grammy nominated album “The Romeo & Juliet Project” in 2016.
Since moving to Houston, Mr. Blakey has been an active educator and performer in Greater Houston. He now resides in Sugar Land with his wife, Jade, his daughter, June, and his two pets Steve and Ruby. When away from school, Mr. Blakey likes to work outside in his yard, try new restaurants and recipes, and occasionally play his Nintendo Switch (most recently Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom).
Nick Camacho, Percussion Director
nicolas.camacho@fortbendisd.gov
Mr. Camacho is a proud native of Sugar Land, TX, and is entering his 8th year of teaching. A 2012 graduate of Dulles High School, he went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Houston in 2018. During his time at UH, he was an active and dedicated performer with both the renowned Moores School of Music Symphonic Winds and the Spirit of Houston Marching Band, experiences that further strengthened his musicianship and leadership skills.
As an educator, Mr. Camacho brings a diverse range of teaching experience, including marching band instruction, private lessons, percussion ensemble direction, and masterclasses for students in grades 6 through 12. He is passionate about cultivating musical excellence, discipline, and creativity in his students while fostering a supportive and motivating learning environment.
Drawing from his own journey as a student and performer, Mr. Camacho is committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians. He looks forward to continuing to share his love for music, performance, and personal growth with all of his students.