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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.
Inspire your Young Concert Band with 4 New Compositions from Evan!
Battle Volcano Battle Volcano captures the epic soundtrack of what you might hear, see, and feel when volcanoes attack! With driving rhythms, edgy chromaticism, and intensity throughout, it’s my hope that concert band students will embrace the battle of creating music...
5 Finalists Perform at the UIL 6A & 4A State Marching Contest
Congratulations to the following bands for their successful performances at the UIL State Marching Contest! UIL 6A State Marching Contest Waxahachie HS Finalist, 12th Place, performing "1849" Timber Creek HS Participant, 28th Place, performing "Aurora" Wylie HS...
Reflecting on a Marching Band Season: Redefining Success Through the Wisdom of John Wooden
Reflecting on a marching band season goes beyond simply reminiscing about performances and competitions. It is a valuable opportunity for personal development, growth, and self-reflection. By examining the experiences and lessons learned during the season, individuals...
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