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...
'Half-Past Two' is a rock piece for young band intended to reinforce and deepen the students' understanding of dotted quarter/eighth note rhythms, providing a vehicle for this concept that is fun and...
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...
Inspired by thoughts of the early American pioneers, this cinematic overture captures the essence of scores written for 'Westerns.' It depicts travel to the western mountains, desert, and Great Plains...
Impetus is an intense concert opener by composer Randall Standridge that begins with a bang before settling into a 3/4 groove. Melodic moments for all voices, colorful orchestration, and creative perc...
The joy the composer experienced while writing this very creative work for the Texas Small School Band Association comes shining through in many guises as the work unfolds. A meditation on the creativ...
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...
