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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! “Havana Nights”
Show Titled: "Havana Nights" Commissioned by Aledo HS | Aledo, TX Wind Arrangements by Evan VanDoren Percussion Arrangements by Matt Hahn Sound Design by Justin Shelton Program Coordination by Jason Robb"Havana Nights" is an exhilarating blend of Latin passion,...
Creating Music within Copyright Laws: The Importance of Understanding and Obtaining Permission
Learn how artists and composers can confidently create authorized band arrangements while protecting original creators’ rights and complying with copyright laws. Encouraging a culture of respect and fairness in the music industry, fostering growth and development of musical creativity and expression.
New Marching Band Show for 2024! “Forged in Fire”
Show Titled: "Forged in Fire"Commissioned by Los Fresnos HS | Los Fresnos, TX Wind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion & Sound Design by Matt HahnProgram Coordination by Jason Robb"Forged in Fire" is a breathtaking spectacle that tells the tale of Zeus, the...
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