New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Elysian Fields”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Gustav Mahler & Gordon Sumner!
New Marching Band Show for 2026: “Moonlight’s Call”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Ludwig von Beethoven, Henry Purcell, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!
5 Proven Strategies to Improve Retention in Music Ensembles
Every director knows that keeping students engaged in music—whether in concert band, jazz, or marching band shows—is one of the most important (and most challenging) parts of the job. Over the years, I’ve learned that the best retention strategies aren’t complicated....
New Marching Band Show for 2026: “The Liminal Space”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Giuseppe Verdi, Anton Bruckner, Gustav Mahler, and Viet Cuong!
The Ultimate Guide to Advocating for Music and Marching Band Shows
Music education—and especially marching band shows—has a lasting impact on students, schools, and communities. Whether you’re a director, parent, or advocate, knowing how to effectively champion these programs can make the difference between a thriving music...
4 Works to be performed at the 2025 Midwest Clinic in Chicago!
Evan will premiere four works for concert band at The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois this week, including two world premieres! Learn more about when and where you can hear these performances below! Inspirare (world premiere) Grade 4 | 5'15" Inspirare (Latin for...
A Simple Song at Sunrise: The Story Behind Robert W. Smith’s Most Personal Melody
Few composers have shaped the world of concert band and pageantry arts as deeply as Robert W. Smith. His music is instantly recognizable—lyrical, direct, and filled with heart. One of his most intimate creations, A Simple Song at Sunrise, carries a story just as warm...
New Marching Band Show for 2026! “Listen”
Award-winning marching band show featuring the music of Dimitri Shostakovich & Stephen Sondheim!
New Works added to Texas Prescribed Music List!
I’m honored to share that four of my original compositions have recently been added to the Texas UIL Prescribed Music List. Each of these works represents a unique musical perspective, written to challenge, inspire, and engage ensembles at a variety of levels. It’s a...
7 Creative Marching Band Show Ideas for 2026: Turning Story into Sound
Why the Best Marching Band Shows Start with Story The best marching band shows don’t just sound great — they mean something. They take the audience somewhere. Every fall, I watch bands that use story and emotion to connect with audiences in a way pure technique never...
The Ultimate Guide to Band Director Public Speaking: 11 Strategies That Transform Your Teaching
Most band directors were trained to conduct, not to communicate.Yet, when you think about it, nearly every moment in rehearsal is an act of public speaking. Every instruction, story, correction, and concert announcement shapes how your ensemble perceives you—and how...
What We Don’t Talk About After Marching Season
When the season ends, it’s tempting to move on—clean the trailer, return the uniforms, and start sketching next year’s show. But before the noise fades completely, it’s worth asking: what conversations are we avoiding? Because what we don’t talk about often holds the...