ABOUT EVAN

Evan Roider is a sought-after conductor, celebrated for his versatility and dynamic presence.  As the newly appointed Principal Pops Conductor of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Evan’s passion for all genres of popular music and his deep commitment to artistic excellence have made him one of the nation’s most popular guest conductors. 

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The 2025-2026 season includes debuts with the National Symphony, Houston Symphony, Oregon Symphony and Rochester Philharmonic, among others. In recent seasons, he has appeared with the Detroit Symphony, Utah Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic, Sarasota Orchestra, Tucson Symphony, Toledo Symphony, and the Philly Pops.  Driven by a passion for genre-spanning performances, he has led concerts featuring film and television music, Broadway favorites, classical masterworks, and iconic hits spanning the decades.  He has collaborated with artists such as Michael Feinstein, Big Freedia, Mannie Fresh, Fat Mike, Storm Large, the Manhattan Transfer, Tony Desare, Pink Martini and the von Trapps.   

 

His Broadway credits include The Great Gatsby, Old Friends and Wicked, a show for which he recently completed a four-year tenure as Music Director/Conductor of the North American tour. Previously, he toured with Les Misérables and Cats, performing in such venues as the Kennedy Center, National Arts Centre, and Hollywood Pantages Theatre.  He serves as Associate Music Supervisor for the Tony Award Winning MUNY in St. Louis, having previously worked at Barrington Stage, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, and other theatres across the country. 

 

Evan is a graduate of the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, and The Hartt School in Connecticut. 

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Official Bio of the 2025-2026 Season (Updated Jan 2026)

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