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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.
“On the 50” with Dan Schack on FloMarching!
Evan VanDoren joins us for episode 7 of “On The 50” to talk about his history with Carolina Crown and his upcoming role as brass arranger for the Santa Clara Vanguard! This episode was filmed prior to the cancellation of the 2020 DCI competitive season.
WATCH: Whitesboro HS performs “Five”
"Five"2019 UIL 3A State Marching Contest - Silver MedalCommissioned by Whitesboro HS; Whitesboro, TexasDirectors: Charles GardnerWind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion Arrangements by Brian AguilarShow Coordination and Drill Design by Bob Royall Get...
WATCH: Highland Park HS performs “Play”
"Play!"2019 UIL 5A State Marching Contest Silver MedalistCommissioned by Highland Park HS; Dallas, TexasDirectors: Reagan Brumley, Corey Parks, Daniel Reberger, Danny Martinez, and Amanda MondlockWind Arrangements by Evan VanDorenPercussion Arrangements by Andrew...
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