Concert Band Sheet Music from Randall Standridge Music

Radiant and expressive, "Visions of Parnassus" by Jeffrey Hart is a lyrical tone poem inspired by the mythic home of Apollo and the Muses. This Grade 4 work imagines a glimpse into an otherworldly par...

Dynamic and engaging, "Allegheny Footprints" by Robert Sheldon is a Grade 4 concert overture inspired by the Allegheny River and its historical meaning, "river where footprints can be seen." This evoc...

Unconventional and cinematic, "UFO March" by Robert Langenfeld puts a sci-fi twist on the traditional concert march. Opening in an energetic 6/8 before shifting into a stately 2/4, the piece blends cl...

Bold and distinctive, "Sharp Corners" by Wesley Cheang blends symphonic band writing with elements of jazz and R&B to create a truly unique musical voice. This Grade 4 work explores the idea of "r...

Innovative and forward-thinking, "Arcadia " by Kenley Kristofferson is a Grade 5 work that fuses wind ensemble with electronic sound design inspired by retro video game systems. Drawing from the sonic...

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...

An homage to some of his favorite band composers of the past, Randall Standridge wrote River Valley Overture with the intent that is sound like it was from the heyday of the band overture. Rhythmic lo...

Get ready to dance and celebrate with Ijó Ajoyo—a vibrant and energetic tribute to the rhythms and spirit of Nigeria. Drawing inspiration from Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, this high-octane Grade 2.5 wo...

Some people say I suffer from an overactive imagination. That is not true. I don't suffer from it at all. I enjoy every minute of it. I remember being in English class in high school, and learning abo...

Recently, at the Texas Music Educators Association convention, I had an interesting conversation with a director. She said that she wished there was more beginning band repertoire that taught 6/8, and...

Program Notes A few years back, I created a narrative work for concert band entitled The Darklands Symphony, which told the tale of several characters and places that I have created over the years in...

Program Notes I am definitely a child of the media age, by which I mean this: my life, like many of yours, is completely immersed in entertainment. Movies, Books, TV Shows, Comic Books…and now streami...

Fiat Lux. 'Let there be light.' In 2019, I was very fortunate to be invited to the University of Akron (Akron, Ohio) to serve as the clinician/composer-in-residence for a conference and honors event t...

Program Notes For those of you that are unaware, I was a band director for twelve years. During my time in that occupation, I created many works that had specific educational goals, but would also fit...

Program Notes In the face of adversity, hope is the only choice. 2020 has been challenging for all of us, and this bold new work by composer Randall Standridge reflects on the choice between hope and...

The Lake of Sorrows Tales from the Darklands, Part 2 By Randall D. Standridge About Tales from the Darklands A few years back, I created a narrative work for concert band entitled The Darklands Sympho...

Groovy-8 is a throwback to the 'mod' style of the 1960s/1970s. This groovy tune focuses on developing 8th note articulation and counting with young musicians, while also providing a fun showcase for b...

About Spring I love the seasons. I love the way they mark our lives and provide different context and emotions throughout the year. Spring, to me, is a season of new beginnings and rebirth. Today is M...