Randall D. Standridge

Imagine a host of angels singing praises and flying and diving around a divine light shining bright in the sky. Such an image comes to mind when listening to this exuberant concert band work. The joyo...

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 t...

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 creativ...

This overture was written in memory of Dr. John Wacker, former Director of Bands at Western State University in Gunnison, Colorado, who tragically lost his life in a car accident on his way to playing...

Beauty and joy are on full display in this new piece for concert band. The classic Japanese folk song 'Sakura, Sakura' (Cherry Blossoms) is heard briefly before the work presents a charming, orchestra...

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 Be...