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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.
New Marching Band Show for 2024! “Mindfull”
Experience the captivating fusion of creativity and analytical prowess with “Mindfull”. Delve deep into the complexities of the human mind as your performers bring to life the enchanting dichotomy between the left and right brain hemispheres, seamlessly integrating artistic expression and mathematical precision in a mesmerizing exploration of human potential.
5 Questions to Ask when Selecting Music for Marching Band
For high school marching band directors, choosing the music that will form the backbone of your competitive marching band show is a critical task. The music sets the tone for the entire visual and emotional experience, and it will influence the band's engagement,...
Spring Concert Music that’ll get your students fired up!
Advanced Band Horizons Untold (fanfare for wind band) Horizons Untold perfectly captures the excitement of possibilities unknown! In crafting this brief concert opener, the goal was to create an inspirational piece that resonates with performers and listeners in...
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