Easy Sheet Music from Randall Standridge Music

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...

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...

Canadian composer Matt Neufeld launches young musicians into an intergalactic adventure with Doom Star, a bold reimagining of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Set in C minor and driving 4/4 time, this...

Sail the high seas in this exciting work for beginning strings! Written to sound much more mature than a beginning work, this exciting adventure in 3/4 time only uses only five different rhythms and l...

Prepare to be swept into the dark world of Irish legend with Ride of the Dullahan. Galloping motives, haunting melodies, and fierce clashes bring to life the terrifying tale of this headless horseman....

Bold and driving, "Charger's Ride" by Emily Graham is a Grade 1.5 work that brings the power and determination of a medieval war horse to life. Set in C minor and 4/4 time, the piece captures the stre...

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...

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...

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...

Blazing through the cold with rhythmic intensity, Winter Fire! by Jorge Vargas is a fast and energetic Grade .5 work that brings heat to the beginning band stage. Set in C minor and driving 4/4 time,...

Celebrate the season with sparkle and excitement in "Fireworks on the Holidays" by Joshua Idio. This fast-paced Grade 1.5 work in 4/4 time and major mode captures the joy and wonder of unexpected holi...

Dark and powerful, "The Kraken Awakens" by Joshua Idio plunges young musicians into a thrilling undersea adventure. Set in 3/4 time and in a minor mode, this Grade 1.5 work captures the mystery and in...

Playful with a shadowy twist, "By the Dark of the Moon" by Matt Neufeld reimagines the familiar French folk tune Au Clair de la Lune in a delightfully spooky setting. This work for young and developin...

Gentle and expressive, "Humble" by Jorge Vargas is a lyrical Grade 1 work that offers young musicians an introduction to expressive playing and musical phrasing. Flowing melodies and warm harmonies cr...

Let your youngest players explore the North Pole through this cheery exploration of the D and A string notes using all quarter notes and rest. Starting pizzicato and ending arco, beginners can show of...

Fury Rising joins Dragon's Revenge and Assemble the Guard as the first three entries of The Dragon Fury Chronicles, a fantasy narrative shared through short stories and music. This grade 1 piece bring...

Prehistoric creatures roar to life in this pulse-pounding work for Grade 1 string orchestra! Violins and violas battle with cellos and basses in an exciting musical showdown. Set in B minor and built...

Eleventh Hour captures the frantic energy of a ticking clock and the pressure of an impending deadline or disaster! Alternating 8th note rhythms create immediate urgency, while moments of dissonance b...

The Dark Web spins a mischievous musical tale, transforming The Itsy Bitsy Spider into a shadowy minor-key adventure. Creeping with suspense and surprise, this clever piece also weaves in the quotes f...