Ahwatukee Foothills Concert Band

Evan received his bachelor’s degree in music education and his master’s degree in instrumental conducting from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. He is finishing his first year as the band director at Villago Middle School in Casa Grande, AZ. Prior to that, Evan was the Director of Bands at Basha High School in Chandler, AZ for four years. During his seven years in education, Evan has taught a variety of ensembles and courses including wind ensemble, jazz band, marching band, percussion ensemble, horn ensemble, flute choir, winter drumline, winter winds, winter colorguard, digital musicianship, AP music theory, and elementary general music. Additionally, Evan is adjunct faculty at Chandler-Gilbert Community College where he teaches french horn lessons and is the Assistant Conductor for the Community Band.

His professional affiliations include the American Bandmasters Association, National Association for Music Education, Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association (SW Regional Band Chair, 2017-19), Arizona Music Educators Association, National Education Association, Arizona Education Association, and Phi Mu Alpha (OAS AAS LLS).