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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.
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...
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