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
Circuit Breaker Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
About Circuit Breaker
I have written for young band for many years, and I'm always amazed at the perceived limits of what students and performers at this level can and cannot achieve. While their technical development should certainly be taken into consideration, I have also always felt that well written, well planned music can set them up for success w ...
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Groovy 8 Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
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 bands looking to entertain their audiences. Get into the Groove!
Educational goals of the work:
-8th Note Counting and Rhythmic Independence
-Articulations: Sta ...
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Lake of Sorrows, The Randall D. Standridge
Tales from the Darklands, Part 2
Concert Band
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 Symphony, which told the tale of several characters and places that I have created over the years in my imagination t ...
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Spero Randall D. Standridge
Song of Hope
Concert Band
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 despair. This exciting concert opener the perfect vehicle for teaching 7/8 time to your young musicians, as it uses 7 permutations of 7/8 time and lim ...
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Hillside March Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
Marsch
Program Notes
Imagine, if you will, the perfect Spring day. The air is cool but the sun is warm on your skin. The sound of newly awakened fauna chatter about the lush, verdant landscape. The blue sky seems to go on for miles. How could you feel anything but happy on a day like that?
Hillside March is a concert march for young ba ...
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Fanfare for the 16th Empire Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
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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 into our concert repertoire as, what I hoped, would be engaging pieces for both the players and the audience. I always struggled to find music that in ...
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Fiat Lux Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
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 they were hosting. During my travels, I meet all kinds of people, and, generally speaking, I get along with them. I mean, look at me; what's not to love? (k ...
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Shadow Cove March Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
Konzertmarsch
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 Booksand now streaming movies, streaming tv shows, video games, digital books, podcastswe are drowning in entertainment. And I love every minute of it.
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Precious Lord, Take My Hand Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
About the inspiration for the work
Music can serve many purposes. It can inspire, it can illustrate, it can cause waves of emotionand it can comfort. I'm sure many of us have had moments in our lives when our greatest comfort was a favorite song, melody, or great work.
2020 has been a stressful year. I'm not sure what the history books will say about i ...
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A Festival of Carols Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
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The Christmas season is full of lights, colors, foods, and most importantlymusic. The long tradition of Christmas carols is rich in its tapestry of styles, melodies, and overall feeling of good-will. It is from this plethora of songs that I have assembled this medley for young ensembles, A Festival of Carols; in this work, you will h ...
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Starfire Fanfare Randall D. Standridge
Tha Galactic Empire - Part 1
Concert Band
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 that most of what she had found was too hard. I put this conversation in the back of my brain and let it cook for a while. I ...
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Beginners Rock Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
I have been a full time composer so long that sometimes, I think, people forget that I started my career as an educator. I was a band director for twelve years in Harrisburg, AR, and when I say I was a band director, what I actually mean is I was THE band director (for eight of those years). I taught from 5th grade recorder band all the way up through ...
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Vanishing Point Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
Vanishing Point is a minimalistic work for Wind Ensemble that is inspired by the coasts of the Great Lakes. One can easily step up to the water's edge, gazing off to the horizon, and let one's imagination and creativity go where it will. It is a truly magical place, and I hope this work captures some of that feeling.
This work was commissio ...
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Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, The Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
War, Pestilence, Famine, and Death are illustrated in this dramatic suite for Wind Ensemble.
This work was commissioned by the Colorado Mesa University Wind Symphony and their conductor, Calvin Hofer, with the generous support of Karen Combs
Peace, Love, and Music.
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Deus Ex Machina Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
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 about classical plays. Mrs. Eggburn (my fantastic 11th Grade English teacher) mentioned the Deus Ex Machina, or God of the Machine. I'm not ...
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Earthdawn Randall D. Standridge
Concert Band
Imagine that every day holds the possibility of hope. Imagine that every day holds the possibility of goodness and love. Imagine that every day holds the potential for creation. These are the ideas that spawned Earthdawn.
This works paints the picture of a lush landscape that begins to wake as the first rays of sunlight bring its colors to life.&n ...
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