Easy Sheet Music from Randall Standridge Music

Valor Rising honors veterans and everyday heroes, capturing the full emotional landscape of service. Driving, accented passages convey courage and intensity, while lyrical legato lines offer moments o...

Inspired by the night-blooming flower that unfurls in a single graceful arc, this lyrical grade 1 work is a beautiful introduction to slurs. Though based primarily in stepwise motion, and only using t...

Subtle, expressive, and full of character, "Slightly" by Wesley Cheang explores the idea that music, like language, often communicates in ways that are open to interpretation. Blending symphonic textu...

Take your audience on an interplanetary adventure with "Variations on a Martian Folk Song" by Jorge Vargas. This imaginative Grade 2.5 work presents a series of creative variations on a "Martian" melo...

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...

Bright, spirited, and full of character, "Ticker Tape March" by Jorge Vargas is a well-crafted Grade 2 concert march that captures the excitement of a celebratory parade. Tuneful melodies, clear form,...

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...

Fast-paced and cinematic, "Path of the Scarab" by E. Benton Lilliefors takes listeners on a musical journey across the deserts of ancient Egypt. Inspired by the symbolism of the scarab beetle, a repre...

Joyful and uplifting, "Dancing in the Sun" by Nathan Hervey is a vibrant Grade 2.5 work that celebrates the universal human experience of dance. Blending symphonic and pops styles, the piece moves bet...

Lyrical and expressive, "Moonlit Sea " by Heather Hoefle is a Grade 2 work inspired by the quiet beauty of moonlight reflecting across the ocean. Flowing melodies and warm harmonies create a sense of...

Bold and cinematic, "Of Swords and Scrolls" by Gavin Lendt transports performers into a world of ancient legend where courage and wisdom stand side by side. Built from a simple three-note motif, this...

Bold and engaging, "Big Things in Real Time" by Jorge Vargas is a dynamic Grade 2.5 work that explores the excitement of mixed meter. Shifting between 5/4 and 3/4, the piece combines driving tempo, sy...

La Mia Forza (my strength) is a delicate and tender original song in ¾ time, written to honor those who support us with unending love. Melodies are passed around and intertwined with flowing eighth no...

From its bold opening to its driving conclusion, Shadow of the Raven is an engaging concert selection for intermediate orchestras. Designed to introduce 16th-note rhythms and basic syncopation, the pi...

Defenders of the Shore captures the spirit of bravery with bold melodies, dynamic contrasts, and driving rhythms. This adventurous, march-like piece challenges students to build ensemble skills while...

From the Heart was commissioned to honor a beloved string teacher's retirement, expressing love and appreciation for years of inspiring teaching. This lyrical work, written entirely in first position,...

Following her hit tune Cellos on the Rooftop, Katie O'Hara LaBrie comes in swinging with a jazzy version of Jolly Old St. Nick, this time featuring the violas. Part of The Jingle Strings Collection, t...

Your cello and bass players will love being featured in this powerful, cinematic piece. The melody highlights the rich, low sounds of the orchestra with energetic 16th-note passages that drive the mus...

Into the Hornet's Nest will have your students buzzing with excitement! Chromatic lines dive at high speed while biting dissonances create nonstop tension and intensity. Trills and sliding glissandi b...

What would an elf do with a full day of no responsibilities? The Elf's Day Off is a fun, sparkly piece that celebrates everyone's need for some R&R. Students will enjoy the off the string 8th note...

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 my imagination...

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 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...