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As an alumnus of Tidewater Community College, he earned his associate’s degree in general studies in preparation for transferring to Old Dominion University for his bachelor’s degree. At ODU, he is currently a Senior studying Music Education under Dr. Tyler Austin and Captain Brian Walden, among other professors. He is currently the principal trumpet in the ODU Wind Ensemble, Monarch Brass Quintet, and other various ensembles.

 

Evan has had the opportunity to teach and assist multiple different ensembles in both instructional and design roles throughout the Hampton Roads area. From 2018-2019 Evan worked with Landstown High school in Virginia Beach, his alma mater, on the visual instructional staff. In the fall of 2021, Evan was chosen to be the lead Visual Coordinator at Ocean Lakes High school, transitioning to the Horn-line Music Coordinator in the fall of 2023. He has also worked with the Indoor Drumline at Ocean Lakes since 2022 as the lead Visual Coordinator. His past accomplishments include multiple best visual and music awards at VMBC and AIA circuit competitions with Ocean Lakes, in addition to serving as the Horn Sergeant at Jersey Surf in 2019.