Katie VanDoren (Vandegrift HS & Santa Clara Vanguard D&BC)

Katie VanDoren is currently a band director at Vandegrift High
School in Austin, Texas. Originally from Cedar Park, Texas, Mrs.
VanDoren graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of North
Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education. Katie joined the
Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps after spending 12 years
with Carolina Crown. She joined the brass staff in 2013, after
marching with the corps from 2008-2012. Katie also works with the
SASI Leadership Faculty, a group of current and former teachers
dedicated to developing student leaders. Since 2013, she has
enjoyed getting to be a part of the “SASI Experience”, an uplifting
and empowering environment for both students and staff. Katie’s
professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators
Association, the Texas Bandmasters Association, and the Association
of Texas Professional Educators. She currently resides in Austin,
Texas with her husband Evan and their dog, Cooper, where both enjoy
being part of a wonderful community of outstanding music educators.