Pixel

Pixel PIXEL is the alias for composer and educator Evan Combs. PIXEL is the pen name for composer and educator Evan Combs (b. 1988).

The PIXEL brand's mission is to nurture growth in students, teachers, and communities by providing accessible quality learning resources that inspire. Evan has spent his career developing innovative educational opportunities for learners across all ages and demographics, focusing on authentic experiences that leverage technology, adaptive learning, and educational science. In addition to working

full time as a leader of instructional design in the Higher Ed, workforce, and organizational development spaces, he supports the local community college and public schools through teaching and program development (including some volunteering). As a composer, Evan has been commissioned by numerous band and chamber ensembles and holds a graduate degree in Computer Music Composition from Peabody. Evan lives in Maryland with his wife, son, and daughter.

08/20/2026

Comparing vacay sunrise pics 📷 to Monet's Impression Sunrise 🌅, and I explain the optical illusion in Monet's historic work.

08/13/2026

08/07/2026

🐸New music for G2 Band, Ribbit!🐸 It has 2 low cost 3D Printable frog guiros featured, and I share the history of why we think "Ribbit" for frogs, when most don't sound like that🤔. Link to piece in comments!🔗

Halfway through bandcamp, and as the front ensemble instructor... I can neither confirm or deny this 💀💀💀
08/01/2026

Halfway through bandcamp, and as the front ensemble instructor... I can neither confirm or deny this 💀💀💀

07/23/2026

Assonance, a literary technique that creates rhythm 🖊 - it's HARD to do well. But, Max Bemis of Say Anything is a master of it. Check it out and learn more! 🧠🧠🧠

Thank you for donating custom 🍪s for the .marchingband drumline's mini camp this weekend.Do you smell that? It's MARCHI...
07/19/2026

Thank you for donating custom 🍪s for the .marchingband drumline's mini camp this weekend.

Do you smell that? It's MARCHING BAND SEASON... with a touch of sugar. WOOOOO! 🔥🎉

(and to the anonymous family that donated pizza, much 💕, ty!)

July's newsletter is available NOW 🎉! What's in your Invisible Curriculum?LINK IN COMMENTS!Every lesson teaches more tha...
07/15/2026

July's newsletter is available NOW 🎉! What's in your Invisible Curriculum?

LINK IN COMMENTS!

Every lesson teaches more than its objective. How are you preparing learners for tomorrow's challenges through the lens of today's content?

This issue explores:
⬜ What the "Invisible Curriculum" really is
🔭 Surfacing YOUR Invisible Curriculum
🧭 Practical ways to intentionally design for lifelong success
🟥 And, the meaning behind this borrowed marketing image

Whether you teach music, math, science, or lead adults in the workplace, I hope this one challenges you to think beyond the objective.

Check it out, get inspired, and I'd love to hear what lives in your Invisible Curriculum.

07/10/2026

Sharing a glimpse into my full-time work! Learning design for adults is really fun and rewarding too 🧡.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th! 🎇 Here is the face of a man who wrote a banger he can never escape 💀

06/26/2026

What's the Time Sig🎵? Trick Question😉

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