Randall Standridge Music

March of the Arachnids' is the second movement in the composer's 'Garden Suite', following 'Frogs' from 2018. 'The Itsy Bitsy Spider' and 'Shoo Fly' serve as its primary melodic material, though given...

Honoring the career of an Illinois band director upon her retirement, this gorgeous work comes off as an epic musical journey that is full of surprises. An oboe soloist (always cued) is featured in th...

With its title originating in one of the most poignant, nostalgic lines of text in the Irish folk song 'Danny Boy', Standridge has created a dreamily beautiful setting of this beloved song, accessible...

This four-movement work for Symphonic Band was written in secret to celebrate the conducting career of Dr. Kenneth Singleton upon his retirement as Director of Bands at the University of Northern Colo...

The wide array of colors and exotic perfumes of flowers serve as the inspiration for this new work, the third movement of Randall Standridge's 'The Garden Suite.' The lyrical melodies and careful atte...

Your performers and audience will be buzzing with excitement for the fourth and final movement of Randall Standridge's 'The Garden Suite.' Playful melodies, achievable chromaticism, and colorful orche...

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...

This majestic-sounding traditional march is elevated throughout by the composer's distinctive, well-crafted melodies and unique scoring touches. The unison, percussionless, opening statement immediate...

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 o...

Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol is brought to life in this engaging attacca suite by composer Randall Standridge. A narrator guides the audience through the story of Ebenezer Scrooge as he encount...

The simple, compelling beauty of an old German carol is captured in this exquisite arrangement for the modern wind band. The arranger skillfully employs a mallet choir, a well-placed modulation, and a...

Inspired by the antics of his two very playful dogs, the composer has here created a very fun and entertaining rag for band. The piece uses lots of syncopation, catchy tunes, colorful percussion, and...

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...

This is one piece (of 3) in the Marching Band Full Show 'Engines'.

This is one piece (of 3) from the full marching band show 'A Pirate's Adventure'.

This is one piece (of three) in the complete marching band show 'Colors'.

This is one piece (of four) in a complete marching band show 'Pandora Reopnened'.

Half-time becomes playtime in this fun and entertaining show. Toy Soldiers combines Tchaikovsky's March and Trepak into an exciting opener. The Clowns features humorous effects, including an optional...

Half-time becomes playtime in this fun and entertaining show. Toy Soldiers combines Tchaikovsky's March and Trepak into an exciting opener. The Clowns features humorous effects, including an optional...

This dramatic show tells the tale of a doomed romance between a Samurai Warrior and a noble maiden. Prologue/The Warrior's Path sets the stage for an exciting show, while Under the Cherry Blossoms sho...

Bizet's Carmen is re-arranged into this accessible work combining themes from the beloved opera as well as original material. Several opportunities for soloists and a full ensemble Tambourine feature...

This patriotic production salutes the lost heroes of the American armed forces. Optional narration may be included to tell the tale of one soldier's journey from home to the battlefront. 'Taps' is use...

Edgar Allen Poe's poem 'The Bells' serves as the inspiration for this exciting show, which combines original material with Rachmaninoff's 'The Bell's Symphony,' as well as other familiar tunes. Stunni...