Randall Standridge
Randall Standridge (born 1976) is an American composer and marching arts designer.
Education
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. [1]
Music career
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.[citation needed]
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 events such as the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois.[citation needed]
Selected works
- Art(isms): Premiered by the Arkansas State University Wind Ensemble at the 2010 CBDNA conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico[citation needed]
- Stonewall: 1969: Premiered at the National LGBA conference in 2019[citation needed]
- Symphony no.1: A Ghost Story: Premiered in 2023[2]
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.[citation needed]
Marching arts
In addition to his compositional work, Standridge is the owner and editor of Randall Standridge Music, LLC and Grand Mesa Marching. He is active as a drill designer, music arranger, and color guard designer for marching bands.[citation needed]
Personal life
Standridge resides in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with his husband, Steven.[3][4][5]
References
- ↑ hkburke253339 (2023-12-13). "Meet the Composer". Arts Advocacy. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ "Randall Standridge". Wind Repertory Project. Archived from the original on 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-12-13. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Standridge, Randall (December 12, 2024). "Randall Standridge Music > About". Randall Standridge Music. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ↑ "Randall Standridge". MFA Education. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ↑ Strickler, D (17 September 2024). "Randall Standridge - Wind Repertory Project". Wind Repertory Project.
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