The world is alive with color in this exciting show that explores the character of each color on the color wheel, beginning with a fiery, latin inspired opener “Fury (Red/Orange)”, followed by a the jazzy strains of “The Royal Blues (Blue/Purple)”, before finishing with the rhythmic, jungle inspired “Life (Yellow/Green). Simple props and flag choices…
DetailsMatthew Schoendorff’s stunning work for young band “Agincourt 1415” is turned into a dramatic and musical journey for marching band by arranger Randall Standridge. Email Randall for sample requests.
DetailsDanza Oscura (Dark Dance) is a work for string orchestra that is intended to evoke the feel of a seductive dance. The use of asymmetrical meter and a slightly Spanish flavor will add a sense of mystery and exoticism to a concert program. Optional Percussion (castanet, vibra-slap, triangle, and tambourine) further enhance the air of mystery…
DetailsA simple yet effective setting of the beautiful Christmas carol, this arrangement also features the melody in a percussion ensemble moment in the middle. Email Randall for sample requests. Click here for score
DetailsA Joyous Christmas is a holiday medley fusing Beethoven’s classic “Ode to Joy” (9th Symphony, 4th Movement) with the Christmas carol “Joy to the World”. To the string orchestra used in this very creative and festive setting, the arranger has added piano and percussion. Don’t miss this rousing holiday arrangement that is sure to bring down…
DetailsA delightful young orchestra piece in a renaissance dance style, accented by easy-yet-effective percussion writing. * Performed at the 2014 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL. Email Randall for sample requests. Click here for score
DetailsThis work was commissioned by the Lake Hamilton High School Band in 2014. Their director, Jon Shultz, has been a close friend ever since high school. However, he has a tendency to ask me to do things last minute. Undecim (latin for “eleven”) refers both to the eleventh hour (the last opportunity to get things…
DetailsDerived from the first movement of Standridge’s “Art(isms)” suite, this powerful concert work uses staccato textures and heroic melodies to create a unique concert statement. Commissioned by the Arkansas State University Wind Ensemble for performance at the 2010 CBDNA conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico. *JW Pepper’s Editor’s Choice 2014 *Bandworld Magazine 2014 Top 100
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