Randall Standridge Music

I have always been fascinated by outer space-The stars, solar systems, and galaxies. Many of my music is influenced by space, and this piece is no different. Picture a comet streaking through the nigh...

HAVOC manifests all around us in many ways - physically, mentally, and socially. 'Havoc' serves to musically describe absolute chaos and riotousness, while still holding on to the hope for peace and t...

This work is full of energy from beginning to end with a driving tempo and rhythmic ideas. Imagine yourself running through a forest under a moonlit sky, chasing shooting stars as they travel through...

Program Notes The story of 'MacFarlane's Lantern' dates back centuries to the Clan MacFarlane of the Scottish Highlands. Descended from the medieval Earls of Lennox, the MacFarlanes occupied a portion...

A toboggan is a long narrow sled used to slide downhill over snow or ice. The music tells the tale of an epic race down the biggest hill in the neighborhood. As the day begins, the first few snowflake...

Wanderlust was written early in the pandemic when no real-time music making and no traveling were allowed. I had been feeling totally lost and my soul had been restless; those are the two things that...

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...

Looking for a non-traditional march? Look no further than March Phantasma! This new march from composer Randall Standridge creates a decidedly creepy vibe while staying true to the traditional march f...

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...

This exciting production starts off with 'Rev' before the engine hits its groove with 'Idle' before finishing off with Grand Mesa's hit band piece 'Adrenaline Engines.' A sure crowd pleaser.

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

This is one piece (of 3) from the full band show 'Engines'.

This is one piece (of 3) from the full band show 'Engines'.

Take to the high seas with this original composition for marching band including the Movements 'Setting Sail', 'The Mysteries of the Sea', and 'The Battle/Pirates's Treasure'. Ahoy Mateys!!!

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 3) from the full marching band show 'A Pirate's Adventure'.

Explore the whole range of colors and emotions in this creative production. A fiery Latin inspired opener ('Red/Orange'), a bluesy middle tune ('Blue/Purple'), and a high energy closer ('Yellow/Green'...

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

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

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

What if all the world's troubles were bottled up again? Would manking reopen them? This question is explored in this dramatic production, including the movements 'Prologue', 'A Time of Peace', 'A Time...

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