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Mineola wins back-to-back 3A State Marching Championships

Evan VanDoren — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:54:50 +0000

Texas 3A bands showed up in a big way this year. Huge congratulations to Mineola High School on earning the State Championship—back-to-back titles—and to Hondo High School for a strong and well-earned 6th-place finish.

Your performances were heartfelt, disciplined, and full of spirit. Thanks for trusting my music to help bring your vision to life.

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Cedar Park Gold, Rouse Silver, & Wakeland Bronze at UIL 5A State Marching Contest

Evan VanDoren — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:42:57 +0000

Texas 5A bands lit up the field with some truly unforgettable performances in San Antonio this week! Huge congratulations to Cedar Park High School on bringing home the State Championship, Rouse High School on earning Silver, and Wakeland High School on capturing the Bronze. Big applause as well to Argyle for a strong 5th-place finish, and Aledo for landing 7th in the state.

Every single one of you performed with power, clarity, and heart. Thanks for letting my music be a small part of your journey this season—it means more than you know.

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Davenport takes Silver, Panther Creek Bronze at UIL 4A State Marching Contest

Evan VanDoren — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:01:59 +0000

It was an incredible showing for Texas bands at the UIL 4A State Marching Contest! Congratulations to Davenport High School on earning the silver medal, Panther Creek High School for taking home bronze, and West Plains High School for finishing ninth in the state. Your performances were inspiring—musical, precise, and full of heart. Thank you for performing my music and trusting me to be a small part of your success.

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Cedar Park takes Silver at BOA Austin

Evan VanDoren — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:29:13 +0000

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 adjudicators, these groups brought their music to life with passion, precision, and creativity. I couldn’t be prouder of the directors, staff, and students who put in countless hours of hard work to make these successes possible.

BOA Austin Regional

Cedar Park HS | “Listen“

Overall Silver Medalists, Class AAA Champions, Outstanding Visual & General Effect

Rouse HS | “The Liminal Space“

Overall 5th Place, Outstanding Music

Gatesville HS | Build Your Own Show

Class A Silver Medalists

BOA South Texas Regional

Harlingen South HS | Build Your Own Show

Overall 3rd Place, Class AAA Champions, Outstanding Music & General Effect

Los Fresnos HS | Build Your Own Show

Overall 4th Place, Class AAAA Silver Medalists

Gladys Porter HS | Build Your Own Show

Overall 10th Place, Class AA Bronze Medalists

BOA Northwest Ohio Regional

Goshen HS | “Paradox“

Overall 6th Place, Class AAA Champions, Outstanding Visual & General Effect

BOA New Mexico Regional

La Cueva HS | Build Your Own Show

10th Place Overall

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Cedar Park & Mineola win 5A & 3A Texas UIL State Marching Contests!

Evan VanDoren — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:19:10 +0000

This week, at the UIL State Marching Contest in San Antonio, Texas, Cedar Park HS and Mineola HS sealed impressive victories to bring home their classifications’ state championship trophies! This marks Mineola’s fourth state championship and Cedar Park’s 8th, including 6 consecutive wins!

Cedar Park HS | Cedar Park, Texas

5A State Champions (6th consecutive, 8th overall), performing “The Cutting Edge“

Mineola HS | Mineola, Texas

3A State Champions, performing “Amped Up“

Rouse HS | Leander, Texas

5A State Silver Medalists, performing “Opus 78“

Wakeland HS | Frisco, Texas

5A State 4th Place, performing “Where the Heart Is“

Aledo HS | Aledo, Texas

5A State 5th Place, performing “On the Throttle“

Argyle HS | Argyle, Texas

5A State 7th Place, performing “A Picture’s Worth“

Orange Grove HS | Orange Grove, Texas

3A State 9th Place, performing “From Darkness“

A massive congratulations to all the performing bands, and a heartfelt thank you for allowing me to play a small role in your success!

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8 4A & 6A Bands Advance to the UIL State Marching Contest!

Evan VanDoren — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:31:07 +0000

This past weekend of competition in Texas saw incredible successes across the state, including many Area competition medalists, champions, and state advancements!

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Cedar Park, Aledo, Wakeland, & Mineola win UIL Area Contests!

Evan VanDoren — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:00:45 +0000

Texas’ first weekend of UIL Area Competitions saw incredible performances, including many Area Finalist advancements, qualifications for the State Marching Contest, and four Area Championships!

Cedar Park HS | Cedar Park, Texas

UIL 5A Area H Champions, performing “The Cutting Edge“

Wakeland HS | Frisco, Texas

UIL 5A Area B Champions, performing “…where the heart is“

Aledo HS | Aledo, Texas

UIL 5A Area F Champions, performing “On the Throttle“

Mineola HS | Mineola, Texas

UIL 3A Area C Champions, performing “Amped Up“

Rouse HS | Leander, Texas

UIL 5A Area H Silver Medalist, performing “Opus 78“

Argyle HS | Argyle, Texas

UIL 5A Area B Finalists, performing “A Picture’s Worth“

Hondo HS | Hondo, Texas

UIL 3A Area E Finalists, performing a mixed-and-matched “Build Your Own Show”!

Orange Grove HS | Orange Grove, Texas

UIL 3A Area E Silver Medalists, performing “From Darkness“

Timber Creek HS | Fort Worth HS

Super Regional Finalists, performing “Blur“

Spring-Ford HS | Royersford, Pennsylvania

Regional Finalists, performing “Powerline“

Wylie HS | Wylie, Texas

Silver Medalists, performing “Come Together“

Waxahachie HS | Waxahachie, Texas

Finalists, performing “The Factory“

Frisco Memorial HS | Frisco, Texas

UIL 5A Area B Finalists, performing a mixed-and-matched “Build Your Own Show”!

Reedy HS | Frisco, Texas

UIL 5A Area B Finalists, performing “The Crown“

Azle HS | Azle, Texas

UIL 5A Area F Finalists, performing “Through the Keys“

Gladys Porter HS | Brownsville, Texas

UIL 5A Area G Finalists, performing a mixed-and-matched “Build Your Own Show”!

Alice HS | Alice, Texas

UIL 5A Area H Finalists, performing a mixed-and-matched “Build Your Own Show”!

Congratulations to all the performing bands, and best of luck to those advancing to the UIL 3A and 5A State Marching Contests in two weeks!

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Successful mid-season showings for many in Week 4!

Evan VanDoren — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:49:52 +0000

Rouse HS | Leander, Texas

Texas Marching Classic Silver Medalists, performing “Opus 78“

Wakeland HS | Frisco, Texas

Class AAA Champions and Regional Silver Medalists, performing “Where the Heart Is“

Wylie HS | Wylie, Texas

Regional Finalists, performing “Come Together“

Memorial HS | Frisco, Texas

Regional Champions, performing a mixed-and-matched “Build Your Own Show”!

Stevens HS | San Antonio, Texas

Regional Silver Medalists, performing a mixed-and-matched “Build Your Own Show”!

Ellison HS | Killeen, Texas

Regional Finalists, performing a mixed-and-matched “Build Your Own Show”!

Congratulations to all performing bands!

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Multiple Class Champions in Week 3!

Evan VanDoren — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:57:43 +0000

More bands than ever attended contests this past weekend across the entire country, resulting in multiple class championships, placements, and overall championships, including a number of “firsts” for many programs!