New Marching Band Show for 2024! “Forged in Fire”
Show Titled: "Forged in Fire"Commissioned by Los Fresnos HS | Los Fresnos, TX Wind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion & Sound Design by Matt HahnProgram Coordination by Jason Robb"Forged in Fire" is a breathtaking spectacle that tells the tale of Zeus, the...
New Marching Band Show for 2024! “To Shiver the Sky”
Show Titled: "To Shiver the Sky"Commissioned by Lake Highlands HS | Dallas, TX Wind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion Arrangements by Andrew SmitSound Design by Matthew BlackProgram Coordination by Jeremy Spicer"To Shiver the Sky" is an awe-inspiring marching...
New Marching Band Show for 2024! “Fantastique”
Show Titled: "Fantastique"Commissioned by Clear Lake HS | Clear Lake, TX Wind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion Arrangements & Sound Design by KJ StaffordProgram Coordination by Reid Atkinson"Fantastique" is an extraordinary blend of fantastical operatic...
5 Strategies for Retaining Students in Music Ensembles
Retaining Students through Personal Relationships Building personal relationships with students is crucial for student retention in music ensembles. Directors should make an effort to be visible and known by students even before the start of the school year. This can...
Engage your students with these new Solo and Ensemble works!
Allegretto, from Symphony No. 7 Beethoven’s 7th Symphony stands among a litany of colossal works by the now-immortal composer that has more than withstood the test of time. Evan VanDoren artfully crafts this arrangement of the work’s second movement, “Allegretto” into...
Mastering Effective Music Education Advocacy
Advocating for music education is crucial in ensuring access and quality for all students. Music education provides numerous benefits for holistic student development, including cognitive abilities, creativity, and emotional well-being. The objective of this article...
New Marching Band Show for 2024! “1849”
Show Titled: "1849"Commissioned by Waxahachie HS | Waxahachie, TX Wind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion Arrangements by Andrew MarkworthSound Design by Paul JasoProgram Coordination by Jason Robb"1849" vividly recreates the thrilling voyage of pioneers during...
4 New Works to be performed at the 2023 Midwest Clinic in Chicago!
Evan will have four new works for concert band premiered at The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois this month, including one world premiere! Learn more about when and where you can hear these performances below! Luminosities (world premiere) To be performed by the...
Instant Classics for your Advanced High School Band!
Horizons Untold (fanfare for wind band) Horizons Untold perfectly captures the excitement of possibilities unknown! In crafting this brief concert opener, the goal was to create an inspirational piece that resonates with performers and listeners in various ways. Some...
New Marching Band Show for 2024! “Aurora”
Show Titled: "Aurora"Commissioned by Timber Creek HS | Fort Worth, TX Wind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion Arrangements by Andrew MarkworthSound Design by Justin SheltonProgram Coordination by Jason Robb"Imagine standing on a frozen lake just north of the...
7 Marching Band Show Ideas for 2024: The Seven Basic Plots
Marching band shows have become a prominent platform for showcasing the talent, creativity, and teamwork of marching bands worldwide. These captivating performances not only entertain but also engage audiences with their dynamic displays of music, visual artistry, and...
Gold, Silver, and Bronze at the UIL 5A State Marching Contest!
Evan is proud to have four clients perform at the 5A UIL State Marching Contest, including the top three placing bands! Cedar Park HS State Champions, performing "Belle Mechanique" Rouse HS Silver Medalists, performing "Requiem" Wakeland HS Bronze Medalists,...