Show Titled: "Ray of Light"
Commissioned by Gladys Porter HS | Brownsville, TX
Wind Arrangements by Evan VanDoren
Percussion Arrangements by Shane Gwaltney
Program Coordination by Dan Morrison

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Ray of Light

Prelude From The Barber Of Seville

Farandole

Berlioz’s most famous Romantic Era standard, “Symphony Fantastique" is a colorful, evocative musical masterpiece that continues to withstand the test of time, pleasing all audiences.  In this transcription, Evan VanDoren has artfully crafted its fourth movement, “March to the Scaffold”, for the modern wind ensemble, taking creative care to present the work in its truest form while maximizing playability!

Symphony Fantastique (IV. March To The Scaffold)

“Fanfare for a New Day” captures the excitement and exuberance of the new!  Highly playable for a younger band, this brief concert opener provides opportunities to explore lyrical melodies, exciting fanfare figures, and sudden dynamic changes in appropriate settings.  You won’t want to skip programming this attention-getter to start your next concert!

Fanfare For A New Day

“Into Battle!” depicts an epic clash of opposing forces on a grand scale!  Musicians will be eager to perform this exciting up-tempo work for young band, loosely inspired by Verdi’s “Requiem”, and the ever-haunting “Dies Irae” found through so much of our shared musical history.

Into Battle!

Berlioz’s most famous Romantic Era standard, Symphony Fantastique is a colorful, evocative musical masterpiece that continues to withstand the test of time, pleasing all audiences. In this transcription, Evan VanDoren has artfully crafted its fourth movement, March to the Scaffold, for the modern wind ensemble, taking creative care to present the work in its truest form while maximizing playability!

Symphony Fantastique

If you want to get your audience clapping along, look no further! Jingle Jam is a feelgood holiday celebration that features many of your favorite classics, including “Up on the Housetop”, “Deck the Halls”, “The 12 Days of Christmas”, “O Tannenbaum”, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, and of course, “Jingle Bells!” A host of percussion instruments ensures everyone feels the groove and prepares them to embrace the spirit of the season! Jingle Jam is the perfect way to conclude your holiday concert!

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Jingle Jam arr. by Evan VanDoren

Fables of those who foretold the future permeate ancient myths, legends, and folklore across cultures and centuries. With methods shrouded in darkened mystery, these oracles held powerful places in ancient societies, pulling on the various threads of power, often with malevolent intent. “Prophetic Dances” creatively captures the enigmatic, zealous, otherworldly nature of these cryptic seers lost to time.

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Prophetic Dances

Eerie melodies, suspenseful harmonies, and intense percussion create an atmosphere of mystery and anticipation that will captivate both musicians and listeners alike! Do you dare turn around to find out “What Lurks in the Shadows”?
Starting with a brief, mediumtempo lyrical portion, the tempo quickly picks up and the chase is on! Young bands will love this! What’s chasing you?

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What Lurks In The Shadows by Evan VanDoren

We Overcame the Wind, from The Drop that Contained the Sea, by Christopher Tin, arr. Evan VanDoren

Wayfaring Stranger, by Christopher Nelson, arr. Evan VanDoren

The Wind and the Lion, by Jerry Goldsmith, arr. Evan VanDoren

 A Simple Song at Sunrise, composed for DCI’s first-ever show featuring all original music, is now available for your band. This ballad from "A Florida Suite", Robert W. Smith’s masterwork has captivated audiences for decades and will do the same for yours. Envisioned as a sunrise over a Florida beach, Evan VanDoren’s beautifully orchestrated concert band setting truly honors the legacy of the original composer.

A Simple Song at Sunrise by Robert W. Smith arr. by Evan VanDoren

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 Educator’s Association Convention and the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. Currently, Evan serves as brass composer & arranger for the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps, from Santa Clara, California.

Evan is an active clinician, presenting 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 band programs around the country. Additionally, Evan is an active adjudicator with Bands of America, the University Interscholastic League, and the Texas Music Adjudicators Association.

Before devoting his life to creating music, Evan was a band director at Cedar Park High School, in Cedar Park, Texas, during which time the band was awarded multiple marching state championships and national recognition. He received a Bachelor in Music Education with Honors from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Currently, he lives in Cedar Park, Texas, with his wife, Katie, daughter Anna, and their dog, Cooper.

Wayfaring Stranger, by Christopher Nelson, arr. Evan VanDoren

Evan VanDoren Music

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