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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.
“Prophetic Dances” selected as ABC Bandworld Top 100 work for 2024!
We are delighted to announce that Evan VanDoren's "Prophetic Dances" has been selected for the 2024 ABC WIBC Top 100 band works list, marking a significant milestone for this captivating composition. This accolade not only highlights VanDoren's extraordinary talent...
Get Ready to Jingle All the Way: Essential Band Picks for a Winter Concert You Won’t Forget!
Introduction With the winter season fast approaching, it's time to start thinking about new music selections for your concert band. Winter concerts are a wonderful opportunity for music directors to showcase the skills and talents of their musicians. If you're on the...
Multiple Class Champions in Week 3!
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! Wakeland HS | Wakeland, Texas Class AAA Champions...
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