Randall D. Standridge composer / arranger

Randall Standridge was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. He received his Bachelor's of Music Education from Arkansas State University. During this time, he studied composition with Dr. Tom O'Connor. He returned to Arkansas State University and received his Master's in Music Composition, studying with Dr. Tom O'Connor and Dr. Tim Crist. Mr. Standridge is currently published by Grand Mesa Music, Wingert-Jones Music, Twin Towers Music, Jon Ross Music, and Northeastern Music Publications. Mr. Standridge has had several of his pieces performed internationally, and he has had several pieces selected to the J.W. Pepper's editor's choice. His composition "Snake Charmer," published by Grand Mesa Music, was included in "Teaching Music through Performance in Band Vol. 8." His music is gaining recognition as worthwhile literature for concert festivals and band concerts across the United States. In addition to his career as a composer, Mr. Standridge is the Director of Bands at Harrisburg High School in Harrisburg, AR. He is also active as a drill designer, music arranger, and colorguard designer. He is also a freelance artist/photographer and writer. He lives in Jonesboro, AR, and may be reached via his website at www.randallstandridge.com

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Gadget Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band KonzertstückA gadget is a small technological object, considered to be more unusually or cleverly designed than normal technology at the time of their invention. The piece Gadget captures in music such a device. The motives and rhythms are meant to mimic the electronic nature and blinking lights of a shiny new gadget on display. This piece is also a celebration an...

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Brighton Camp March Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Marsch Using the folk songs Brighton Camp, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, and The Cruel War as melodic bases, this prolific composer has created a sterling new march. A sense of cheerful lightness permeates the outer sections, while the use of "The Cruel War" for a trio theme gives this section a sense of poignant beauty. Use this march to teach your students lightness ...

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With Every Winter's Breath Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Feierliche Musik; Jahreszeiten & Anlässe; Konzertstück; langsame Werke; Weihnachten In this moving tribute piece, the composer has created a breathtakingly gorgeous band work inspired by the idea that even after death, a person's memory can inspire, comfort, and influence our daily lives. A poignant original melody and Go Tell it on a Mountain are both effectively ...

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The Soft Shoe Rag Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Moderne Unterhaltungsmusik; Ragtime The Soft Shoe is a form of tap dancing done with soft soled shoes, and is characterized by humor, wit, and a delicate smoothness. This piece relies more on the humor and wit, along with the excitement of ragtime rhythms. If your band enjoyed Randall's That Old Hound Dog Rag, don't miss The Soft Shoe Rag!

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Aggressivo Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück Based on two rhythmic motifs, this tightly-knit composition is aggressively exciting from start to finish. Adding to the excitement are the composer's brilliant, driving percussion writing and a creative use of dissonance. This is great young band writing in the composer's tradition of Pandora, Afterburn, and Adrenaline Engines that will totally engage...

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New Era Fanfare Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Eröffnungswerk; Fanfare; Konzertstück Start your concert off with a "wow" moment with this superlative, edgy new fanfare. The distinctive, syncopated melody will engage your audience as it drives the piece forward to a massive conclusion, and along the way a contrasting middle tune provides some very musically sumptuous moments. Adding to the very interesting sound...

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In the Court of the King Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Eröffnungswerk; Konzertstück This very catchy work for young band captures the feel of a Renaissance Dance or a medieval festival. Effective use of dance rhythms give the piece a driving, urgent quality, and the excitement meter is turned up as the final tempo kicks up several notches to drive home the final section. This neo-Renaissance work is sure to be a favori...

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Danse Carnivale Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Aus aller Welt; Konzertstück; Tänze Musical drama and humor are on full display here, as the composer pays homage to the Romantic orchestral repertoire, specifically the Brahms Hungarian Dances. A blazing tempo, interspersed with very slow sections, sudden dynamic shifts, and a juxtaposition of d minor and F major effectively add contrast to this new concert band w...

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When the Spring Rain Begins to Fall Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück; langsame Werke Inspired by the life-giving forces of Mother Nature in Spring, the composer here displays his lyrical heart in a gorgeous new band work. In addition to the engaging, lightly syncopated melodies, interesting harmonies, and masterful blends of wind and percussion sounds, this work also brings the sounds of nature to the concert band palet...

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Ruckus Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück Webster's Dictionary defines Ruckus as a noisy commotion, fracas, or rumpus. This very original work is just what the title implies: loud, boisterous, and aggressive. The mixed meter, heavy percussion, and thumping rhythm give this piece a decidedly urban feel. No doubt your students will be musically entranced by this powerfully rhythmic yet sophistic...

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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Feierliche Musik; Konzertstück; langsame Werke The arranger chose this reverent yet somewhat sad-sounding hymn to arrange for band in honor of the life and influence of his grandmother, who passed away in 2012. Moving from moments of quiet beauty though hugely magnificent waves of sound, this powerful arrangement is a great example of the expressiveness and power t...

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Darklands March - March Through the Dark Forest Randall D. Standridge

from The Darklands Symphony Concert Band Marsch This somewhat dark and edgy concert march is written in a minor mode. The militaristic first half of the march is in stark contrast to the lyrical trio. Besides being an expertly-written easy concert march, Darklands March can serve as an excellent work for teaching march style, dotted eighth/sixteenth note rhythms, and motivic de...

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The Witching Hour Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück This macabre work for concert band musically illustrates the time of night when dark forces gather to celebrate and do their mischief. Four connected quarters of the piece are all announced by "Big Ben" chime statements, and include "The Gathering", "Spells and Incantations", "The Witches' Dance", and "The Witches' Flight". The composer's talent for cr...

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C-141 Starlifter Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück This stirring band work was inspired by the composer's visit to the Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover, Delaware, which houses a Starlifter for display. First launched in 1963 to carry large military equipment loads by the Air Force, the C-141 was an essential piece of military equipment for 40 years. The piece begins as the aircraft speeds down the ...

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Brave Spirit Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Aus aller Welt; Konzertstück Commissioned by a North Carolina Middle School as part of a cross-curricular multi-cultural school project, this authentic work captures the spirit of Chinese music beautifully with the use of a pentatonic scale, a synthesized mandolin, and solos for flute and piccolo. Brave Spirit begins with a slow introduction featuring a flute/picco...

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Companion of My Voice Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück In this deeply emotional work in the key of Db, the composer draws his inspiration from the Greek poet Arion in his poem that begins, You harp, companion of my voice, come with me to the land of darkness. The piece commemorates the triumphant spirit of Jasmine Gosselin, a bass clarinetist from Michigan who passed away from leukemia just before graduati...

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Armory Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück Armory is a bombastic work for young band inspired by video game music. It alternates between minor and Phrygian modes to create a dark and sinister soundscape. The use of aggressive articulations and brake drum give the work an industrial and militaristic feel. Safe performances are NOT recommended. Suit up. Grab your weapon. Go to war!

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A Joyous Christmas Ludwig van Beethoven / Arr. Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Weihnachten This is an irrepressibly cheerful holiday opener that incorporates the familiar carol Joy to the World and portions of Beethoven's Ode to Joy. The sense of celebration and happiness that both of these melodies evoke complement each other and help to create a festive seasonal work. Young musicians and audience members will enjoy the mash-up of well known...

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Argentum Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück Using the Latin word for silver as its title, this stirring band work was commissioned to honor the career of Ron McHone (the composer's high school band director) and the 25th Anniversary of his tenure at Sheridan, AR High School. The work begins with a 7/8 section, an inside nod to Mr. McHone's fondness of the music of Claude T. Smith, then kicks int...

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Celebration Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück This musical celebration was inspired by the simple ideas of joy, exhilaration, and good will, and it liberally exudes all of these qualities. A perfect concert opener, this engaging piece can be used for any celebratory occasion, or simply to celebrate the joy of making music. Your students and audience will be enthralled and carried to a very happy p...

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Imaginarium Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Eröffnungswerk; Konzertstück 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 creative process, Imaginarium progresses through four major sections including The Cloud Factory, a place where one imagines endless possibilitie...

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Summer Song Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück; langsame WerkeAn optional acoustic guitar solo sets up the first melody of this tuneful work, presented in solo flute. The piece then proceeds in an irresistibly logical way to paint a picture of a group of friends enjoying a summer day in a park or on a beach. All elements of a fine composition are brought together here in this warm expression of mu...

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March of the Winter Elves Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück March of the Winter Elves is a work for young band that attempts to illustrate a group of elves prancing through a winter landscape. The piece is intended to be mildly humorous and mischievous, with dynamic and stylistic changes being somewhat exaggerated, although march style should be present at all moments. This highly entertaining march will engage...

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Morpheus Randall D. Standridge

Concert Band Konzertstück; langsame Werke Morpheus is the god of sleep and/ or dreams. This work is intended to paint a dreamscape of sound where colors and textures shift and bleed into one another. The meandering ostinatos and chordal shifts are representative of the illogical and often startling way dreams can change and evolve.

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