Argyle HS wins Texas 4A State Championship!
Congratulations to the Argyle HS Band on your Texas UIL 4A State Championship! It's a joy to be a small part of your success! "All Things Bright and Beautiful" UIL 4A State Marching Contest - 1st Place Commissioned by Argyle HS; Argyle, Texas Directors: Jason Bird,...
“The Planets”, a COVID-19 Marching Band Curriculum, ready for you, today!
I’ve partnered with some of the finest designers in the marching arts to bring you a ready-to-use marching band curriculum that is built to meet your unique needs. Featuring Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”, this 5 minute and 30-second production includes music for winds,...
“On the 50” with Dan Schack on FloMarching!
Evan VanDoren joins us for episode 7 of “On The 50” to talk about his history with Carolina Crown and his upcoming role as brass arranger for the Santa Clara Vanguard! This episode was filmed prior to the cancellation of the 2020 DCI competitive season.
WATCH: Whitesboro HS performs “Five”
"Five"2019 UIL 3A State Marching Contest - Silver MedalCommissioned by Whitesboro HS; Whitesboro, TexasDirectors: Charles GardnerWind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion Arrangements by Brian AguilarShow Coordination and Drill Design by Bob Royall Get...
WATCH: Highland Park HS performs “Play”
"Play!"2019 UIL 5A State Marching Contest Silver MedalistCommissioned by Highland Park HS; Dallas, TexasDirectors: Reagan Brumley, Corey Parks, Daniel Reberger, Danny Martinez, and Amanda MondlockWind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion Arrangements by Andrew...
WATCH: Wakeland HS performs “11”
"11"2019 UIL 5A State Marching Contest - Bronze MedalCommissioned by Wakeland HS; Frisco, TexasDirectors: Tanner Smith, Elizabeth Lentz, Kevin Jones, Brian Teed, and Michael AlonzoWind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion Arrangements by Doug Bush and...
WATCH: Rouse HS performs “Midnight City”
"Midnight City: Where the Streets Have No Name"UIL 5A State Marching Contest - 4th PlaceCommissioned by Rouse HS; Leander, TexasDirectors: Jason Robb, Ryan Johnstone, Caitlin Wolfe, Drew Saens, Jen BartonWind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion...
Collaborating to Create an Effective, Educationally-Sound Music Arrangement
Jason Robb (band director & program coordinator) and I have found success creating effective arrangements together. In this webinar, we walk through the why and the how we go from “blank page” to “effective arrangement”. Big thanks to Tim Hinton for...
My Conversation with Daniel Montoya Jr.
I was #humbled and #blessed to be featured as the first guest ever on my friend Daniel Montoya Jr.'s new podcast, called Sketchbook! Take a listen! Big thanks to Daniel for a wonderful conversation! You can check out more about Daniel and Sketchbook...
How to Make Your Band Sound Better Right Now!
It's that time of year. Your first football game is behind you. Your first contest is around the corner. You can perform a good two thirds of your show without anyone running into each other. Things are on track! There's just one problem. Now things have...
Evan VanDoren joins Santa Clara Vanguard as Brass Arranger
I am humbled beyond words to announce I have accepted the position of brass arranger with the Santa Clara Vanguard! I could not be more excited to join the Santa Clara Vanguard family! To have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most successful...
Marching Band Movement: an online course for everyone!
The marching arts has evolved faster than ever the last 10-15 years, requiring a new level of movement education for teachers everywhere that extends well beyond the realm of just “marching”. While there are specialists out there who can provide this...