Brass Composer & Arranger
Composer & Arranger
Adjudicator, 2-Time Grand National Finalist Director
Former Marching Director, Cedar Park HS, 3 Time State Champion
Success Stories
Music directors across the world have trusted my music to inspire creativity, connection, and growth in their students.
Concert Works
Marching Band Shows
About Evan!
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.
Brass Composer & Arranger
Composer & Arranger
Adjudicator, 2 Time Grand National Finalist
Former Marching Director, Cedar Park HS, 3 Time State Champion
Why Choose My Marching Band Shows?
For many students, marching band is the highlight of their year. The right show can transform your program — and the wrong one can hold it back. My shows are designed to:
Fit your ensemble's strengths
Every show can be adapted to match your instrumentation, skill level, and unique identity.
Save time and budget
Select from proven shows that have already been commissioned and performed successfully.
Engage your students
Music that excites your students creates better rehearsals and stronger performances.
Help you succeed competitively
Written with adjudication and contest scoring in mind to ensure maximum effectiveness
Ready to take the next step?
UIL State Marching Band Contest Results: 3A and 5A, 2026
Argyle won the 5A State Championship, its ninth state title, and Mineola won 3A for the third year in a row at the UIL State Marching Band Contest this week at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Harlingen South and Reedy made the 12-band 5A finals, and Orange Grove made...
A Director’s Guide to Designing a Marching Band Show
Marching band show design sits at the intersection of precision and artistry. A great show isn't only drill, music, and props. Instead, it's an immersive experience that tells a story, moves an audience emotionally, and leaves a lasting impact on performers and...
Marching Band Contest Results: October 31, 2026
Eight of my bands punched tickets to the UIL State Marching Contest on Saturday. Davenport won 4A Area D after taking 1st in prelims and finals, Grulla won 4A Area E, and Waxahachie won 6A Area C prelims before finishing 2nd in finals. Rouse, Cedar Park, Los Fresnos,...