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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.
My Conversation with Daniel Montoya Jr.
I was #humbled and #blessed to be featured as the first guest ever on my friend Daniel Montoya Jr.'s new podcast, called Sketchbook! Take a listen! Big thanks to Daniel for a wonderful conversation! You can check out more about Daniel and Sketchbook...
How to Make Your Band Sound Better Right Now!
It's that time of year. Your first football game is behind you. Your first contest is around the corner. You can perform a good two thirds of your show without anyone running into each other. Things are on track! There's just one problem. Now things have...
Evan VanDoren joins Santa Clara Vanguard as Brass Arranger
I am humbled beyond words to announce I have accepted the position of brass arranger with the Santa Clara Vanguard! I could not be more excited to join the Santa Clara Vanguard family! To have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most successful...
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