Randall D. Standridge

Choose Joy! Inspired by a high school student who found happy moments even in the face of cancer, this uplifting work from Randall Standridge combines engaging rhythms, energetic melodies, bombastic p...

In recent years, Oklahoma has seen a great increase in the development of wind energy. This development in sustainable energy sources and the winds that flow across the great state serve as the inspir...

In recent years, Oklahoma has seen a great increase in the development of wind energy. This development in sustainable energy sources and the winds that flow across the great state serve as the inspir...

This concert march for band portrays both the mischievous nature and the graceful beauty of a wonderful creature: a red fox. The Spanish harmonies and the 3/4 time signature give this march an exotic...

In three movements, this suite for young band will capture the imaginations of your students and transport them to an amazing fantasy land of musical expression. It is designed to be played as a stand...

About Mechanical Monsters Mechanical Monsters was born out of my love of two things: 1) B-Monster Movies from the 50's and 60's. 2) Teaching Beginning Band When writing for young band, I always try to...

Uplifting and bursting with energy, Blue Sky Horizon is a work that is very personal to the composer. Written on a day when he came out of a long depression episode, Randall Standridge communicates th...

This emotional new work from Randall Standridge serves both as an illustration of the Autumn months and a reflection on mortality. The colorful orchestration alternates between hopeful and bittersweet...

Randall Standridge brings humor and lighthearted charm to the beginning band stage with "Jumping Joey's (A Marsupial March)". Set in 4/4 time and in B♭ major, this Grade .5 march introduces young play...

Inspired by the towering frost giants of Norse mythology, "March of the Frost Giants" by Randall Standridge brings ancient legend to life in a bold Grade 1.5 concert march. Combining traditional march...

Bold and dramatic, "El Toro Bravo" by Randall Standridge is a Grade 2 concert march inspired by the style and spirit of the Paso Doble. Set in an unconventional 3/4 meter, the work maintains the forwa...

In some European Christmas traditions, Saint Nick (Santa Claus) does not work alone. He travels with the 'Krampus,' a 'Christmas Devil' who doles out punishment to bad boys and girls on Christmas Eve....

Celebrate the season with "Christmas Star (A Holiday Fanfare)" by Randall Standridge, a fast-paced and festive work for developing bands. Set in B♭ major and in driving 4/4 time, this Grade 1.5-2 sele...

Fast, driving, and full of attitude, Top Speed by Randall Standridge pushes young ensembles into high gear. Set in an unusual fast 3/4 meter and in B♭ major, this Grade 1.5 work blends elements of min...

Program Notes Last year, I wrote a piece called The Great Rubber Chicken Galop. It featured vaudeville flair, ragtime energy, and of course a small army of squeaking rubber chickens. It was ridiculous...

Remember. It is often said that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Throughout history, humanity has experienced too many moments of profound loss brought about by war, persec...

I am, unfortunately, one of those people whose first instinct when seeing weather warnings is to go outside and watch as nature's fury unfolds. There are few things in nature as impressive as a thunde...

Randall Standridge launches young musicians into his Starfire Series with "Starfire Alpha", an exciting and accessible introduction to compound meter. Set in 6/8 and in C minor, this Grade .5 work use...

Awaken the competitive spirit in your band room with "Battle Royale" by Randall Standridge. This Grade .5 work, set in 4/4 time and C minor, uses primarily the first five notes taught to beginners whi...

Add a touch of holiday mischief to your program with" Krampus on the Rooftop" by Randall Standridge. Set in C minor and 4/4 time, this Grade 1 work brings the legendary Christmas figure to life with a...

Randall Standridge returns to the high seas with "Blackbeard: Sea of Shadows", an exciting sequel to his popular Grade .5 work Blackbeard. Set in C minor, this Grade 1.5 adventure opens with a slow, m...

Brilliant and blazing, "Fireborn" by Randall Standridge is a fast-paced Grade 2 work that makes an immediate impact. Set in driving 4/4 time, the piece opens with a fiery fanfare before unfolding into...

Warm, reflective, and deeply expressive, "Photos from December" by Randall Standridge is a lyrical Grade 2 holiday work that captures the feeling of looking back on cherished memories. Original melodi...