Why Band Directors Choose Evan’s Marching Band Shows
120+ five-star reviews. Custom marching band shows—delivered on time, stress-free, and written for student success. The Sound of Trust Every fall, directors everywhere face one big question: What show are we going to do this year? It’s exciting—and a little...
Must-Have Holiday Music for Middle and High School Bands
Introduction As the winter season approaches, band directors everywhere are preparing for one of the most anticipated events of the year: the winter concert. These performances are the perfect chance to highlight your ensemble’s hard work and bring festive cheer to...
New Concert Band Music: 10 Works to Excite Your Young Ensemble
Ho-Ho-Ho, Cha-Cha-Cha! With lots of percussion and using just the first 6 notes of the Bb major scale, this fun, upbeat piece is perfect for your students’ first winter concert! Your audience will enjoy seeing their young musicians perform this blend of “Up on the...
16 New Marching Band Shows for 2026!
I'm excited to release 16 new marching band shows joining the Evan VanDoren Music marching band catalog! These shows are available for inquiry immediately, and may be reserved for performance in 2026! To learn more, visit evanvandoren.com/newmarchingbandshows! Elysian...
Exciting News: Luminosities Recognized by the American Prize
I’m honored to share that my composition, Luminosities, has been awarded 2nd Place in The American Prize for Composition (Band/Wind Ensemble, Professional Division) 2025. The American Prize is a national competition that recognizes excellence in the performing arts,...
Cedar Park takes Silver at BOA Austin
This past weekend was an exciting one for the marching band community, and I’m thrilled to share that several ensembles I’ve had the privilege of working with achieved outstanding results. From powerful performances on the field to well-earned recognition from...
8 Works Selected as JWPepper Editor’s Choice!
We are excited to announce these 8 outstanding works for concert band and string orchestra, chosen recently as JWPepper Editor's Choice! Discover these exceptional compositions and elevate your ensemble's performance to new heights! We Belong Exciting, expressive, and...
Marching Band Shows: One Key to Perfect Ensemble Timing
Check out the second portion of my chat with John Denis, Assistant Professor of Music Education at Texas State University, as we continue our chat about some of the simple concepts your band can implement next year to take it to the next level! If you missed the first...
6 Rehearsal Strategies That Transform Your Marching Band Shows
Introduction Whether you're a seasoned band director or a novice, these strategic tips are designed to enhance your performances and make your marching band rehearsals more efficient. We'll explore everything from leveraging click tracks for accurate tempo changes,...
The Fastest Way to Make Your Band Sound Better
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...
Let your students take risks!
I had the pleasure to chat with John Denis, Assistant Professor of Music Education at Texas State University. He has a real passion for helping young teachers be successful, and as such, not only does he mentor some of the brightest young students entering the teaching profession, but has taken to the podcasting community to reach a wider audience!
“Program Notes: The Beginning Band Director Podcast” isn’t just for directors of the beginning band (6th Grade), nor is it for purely new to the profession teachers. His podcast site is chock-full of awesome information and thoughtful interviews on a variety of subjects that might be the very thing you need to climb over whatever teaching “wall” is currently in front of you!
In Part 1 of this multi-part podcast, we cover a few topics, including the basics of how to learn drill, and creating an environment where your students are willing to take risks for the sake of their own improvement, among other side-topics and “rabbit trails”. I had a great time chatting with John, and I hope you’ll have a good time listening in!
7 Strategies to Upgrade Your Marching Band’s Performance
Introduction When it comes to marching band shows, there are several basic concepts that every band program should focus on. In this blog post, we will explore these fundamental concepts and how they contribute to the overall success of a marching band performance. So...