Concert and Contest Band Music

A bombastic work for young band inspired by video game music. It alternates between minor and Phrygian modes to create a dark and sinister soundscape.  The use of aggressive articulations and brake

The joy the composer experienced while writing this very creative work comes shining through in many guises as the work unfolds. A meditation on the creative process, it progresses through four major

Take your audiences on a musical tour of the exotic markets of the Middle East. The evocative writing will have listeners experiencing the aroma of spices and imagining the sight of beautiful fabrics while

Add a touch of whimsy and joy to your next concert! Inspired by the composer's love of Percy Grainger, Frogs combines many "Grainger-isms" with quirky percussion and accessible rhythms and ranges

This authentic work captures the spirit of Chinese music beautifully with the use of a pentatonic scale, a synthesized mandolin, and solos for flute and piccolo. Brave Spirit begins with a

The dictionary defines "ruckus" as a noisy commotion, fracas or rumpus and this very original work is just that. Loud, boisterous, aggressive and mixed meter, heavy percussion and thumping

This musical celebration was inspired by the simple ideas of joy, exhilaration, and good will, and it liberally exudes all of these qualities. A perfect concert opener, this engaging piece can be used for

The final movement of "The Darklands Symphony"wraps the work up in a very gripping way, musically depicting a daring escape from the castle DarkHeart. Its dark, brooding nature is portrayed by the driving

Standridge has arranged this reverent and somewhat sad-sounding hymn in honor of the life and influence of his grandmother, who passed away in 2012. Moving from moments of quiet beauty though hugely

This musical setting paints a portrait of three characters that live in an imaginary world. The first movement represents Prince Loon, the many-faced prince whose changing features and moods are heard in

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

The title is taken from one of the most poignant and nostalgic lines of text in the Irish folk song Danny Boy, which is the basis for this expressive setting. The composer creates a dreamily