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Evan VanDoren is an in-demand music composer regularly commissioned to create engaging & award-winning music for marching bands and concert ensembles at all skill levels. Evan’s music is regularly performed around the country, including premiere performances at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention and the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. In 2025, Evan was recognized as a National Finalist for The American Prize in Composition for his works, Luminosities & Prophetic Dances.
Evan serves as the brass composer & arranger for the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps, based in Santa Clara, California. Additionally, Evan is an active clinician and has presented for Drum Corps International, the Music Educators National Convention, the Texas Bandmasters Association, the Texas Music Educators Association, and Music for All. He regularly consults with music programs nationwide.
Before devoting his life to creating music, Evan was a band director at Cedar Park High School in Cedar Park, Texas. During that time, the band was awarded multiple marching state championships and national recognition. He received a Bachelor's in Music Education with Honors from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Currently, he lives in Cedar Park, Texas, with his wife, Katie, daughters Anna & Sara, and their dog, Cooper.
“Simple Song” Named to the 2025 Bandworld Top 100
I’m honored to share that my arrangement of Robert W. Smith’s Simple Song has been named to the 2025 Bandworld Top 100, an annual list celebrating the most significant new works for concert band. Each year, the team at Bandworld Magazine and the Western International...
Marching Band Shows: 5 Enemies of Greatness to Avoid
Marching band shows are more than halftime entertainment or competition performances. They’re the heartbeat of a program — where students learn discipline, teamwork, and resilience in a way that carries far beyond the field. As a former band director and current...
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...
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