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This highly rhythmic piece was inspired by the customs and music of tribes across Africa. Various eighth note groupings in 5/4 and 6/8 create a most interesting rhythmic feel in this uniquely compelli...

Using simple melodic motives, the composer here presents a tightly written yet epic musical scenario that depicts an intense battle scene. Written in C minor and its relative Eb Major, this exciting w...

A gadget is a small technological object, considered to be more unusually or cleverly designed than normal technology at the time of their invention. The piece Gadget captures in music such a device....

In this moving tribute piece, the composer has created a breathtakingly gorgeous band work inspired by the idea that even after death, a person's memory can inspire, comfort, and influence our daily l...

Based on two rhythmic motifs, this tightly-knit composition is aggressively exciting from start to finish. Adding to the excitement are the composer's brilliant, driving percussion writing and a creat...

Start your concert off with a 'wow' moment with this superlative, edgy new fanfare. The distinctive, syncopated melody will engage your audience as it drives the piece forward to a massive conclusion,...

Musical drama and humor are on full display here, as the composer pays homage to the Romantic orchestral repertoire, specifically the Brahms Hungarian Dances. A blazing tempo, interspersed with very s...

Inspired by the life-giving forces of Mother Nature in Spring, the composer here displays his lyrical heart in a gorgeous new band work. In addition to the engaging, lightly syncopated melodies, inter...

Webster's Dictionary defines Ruckus as a noisy commotion, fracas, or rumpus. This very original work is just what the title implies: loud, boisterous, and aggressive. The mixed meter, heavy percussion...

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...

This stirring band work was inspired by the composer's visit to the Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover, Delaware, which houses a Starlifter for display. First launched in 1963 to carry large militar...

Commissioned by a North Carolina Middle School as part of a cross-curricular multi-cultural school project, this authentic work captures the spirit of Chinese music beautifully with the use of a penta...

In this deeply emotional work in the key of Db, the composer draws his inspiration from the Greek poet Arion in his poem that begins, 'You harp, companion of my voice, come with me to the land of dark...

Armory is 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...

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...

An optional acoustic guitar solo sets up the first melody of this tuneful work, presented in solo flute. The piece then proceeds in an irresistibly logical way to paint a picture of a group of friends...

Taking Beethoven's four note 'fate' motive from the first movement of his fifth symphony, composer Standridge has reimagined the symphony movement and taken it in remarkable new directions. At first f...

Strap into your seats and hang on for a wild musical ride as only Mr. Standridge could create! This astonishingly exciting work spins a musical tale of a Viking Expedition into the frigid North Atlant...

Bazaar takes the listener on a musical trip to the exotic markets of the Middle East. Spices, beautiful fabrics, and priceless treasures litter the stalls while noise, aromas, and laughter fill the ai...

In three movements, this suite for young band will capture the imaginations of your students and transport them to an amazing fantasy land of musical expression. It is designed to be played as a stand...

In this evocative lyrical work, Standridge again displays his gift for writing expressive music in a uniquely individual way. Written in memory of Alyssa Ettl, a Minnesota middle school student, Snow...

Lux Spiritus ('Spirit of Light') was written in celebration of a Pennsylvania band director who dedicated her life and career inspiring and instructing the next generation of musicians. The work takes...

Galactic Fanfare is the first of a series of works the composer intends to write inspired by the language of movie music, entitled A Cinematic Suite. It is written in the style of space operas and sci...

Add a touch of whimsy and joy to your next concert with this new young band work. Inspired by the composer's love of Percy Grainger, Frogs combines many 'Grainger-isms' (unexpected harmonic movement,...

Honoring the career of an Illinois band director upon her retirement, this gorgeous work comes off as an epic musical journey that is full of surprises. An oboe soloist (always cued) is featured in th...