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Randall Standridge (born 1976) is an American composer and marching arts designer.
Life and career
[edit]Standridge earned his bachelor's degree in music education from Arkansas State University. During his undergraduate studies, he studied composition with Dr. Tom O'Connor. He later returned to Arkansas State University to pursue a master's degree in music composition, studying under Dr. Tom O'Connor and Dr. Tim Crist.
In 2001, Standridge began his career as the Director of Bands at Harrisburg High School in Harrisburg, Arkansas. He held this position until 2013 when he transitioned to a full-time career as a composer and marching arts designer.
Standridge's compositions have been performed internationally. Several of his works, including Snake Charmer, Gently Blows the Summer Wind and Angelic Celebrations, have been featured in the "Teaching Music Through Performance in Band" series. His music has been performed at prestigious events such as the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois.
Some of his notable works include:
- Art(isms): Premiered by the Arkansas State University Wind Ensemble at the 2010 CBDNA conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Stonewall: 1969: Premiered at the National LGBA conference in 2019
- Symphony no.1: A Ghost Story: Premiered in 2023[1]
Standridge's "unBroken Project", a musical initiative focused on mental health, has gained significant recognition for its musical content and its contribution to normalizing discussions about mental health within the music community.
In addition to his compositional work, Standridge is a sought-after arranger and designer for the marching arts. He is the owner and editor of Randall Standridge Music, LLC and Grand Mesa Marching.
Standridge resides in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with his husband, Steven.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Randall Standridge". Wind Repertory Project. Archived from the original on 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Standridge, Randall (December 12, 2024). "Randall Standridge Music > About". Randall Standridge Music. Retrieved December 12, 2024.