# Randall Standridge

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Darklands March

In this episode of Band BFFs, the hosts explore Darklands March by Randall Standridge, a brisk, dramatic piece that blends traditional march structure with a darker tone. They highlight its strong teaching potential, varied instrumentation, and engaging parts for all sections—especially percussion …

Crackdown on campus speech

Times are a-changing on Florida's college campuses, according to teachers and faculty. From retaliation for social media posts to classroom surveillance to new requirements that teachers purge “objectionable” language from course descriptions, educators at two local state schools describe an atmosp…

Randall Standridge on Common Time Podcast

In this episode of the Common Time Podcast, we’re joined by Randall Standridge — acclaimed composer, arranger, and publisher — for an in-depth discussion about one of the most important parts of music education: programming. Randall shares his insights on selecting repertoire that challenges, insp…

Choose Joy

In this Band BFFs episode, the hosts break down Randall Standridge’s Choose Joy, which is a brisk, high-energy showpiece with lots of percussion, a calm middle section, and an “Ode to Joy” moment—ideal year-round (especially winter concerts). They highlight practical rehearsal tips (clean articulat…

Episode 306 - the Armada

In this episode, we join Admiral Glenn D. Waterman as he accompanies an armada of ships from the SDSCM to answer the distress call of the DSCM Protector. . Approximate runtime 18 minutes. Original story and music by Jason K. Nitsch Originally released November 11, 2025 Admiral Glenn D. Watermann- V…

Episode 72: "World-Building -or- Marching Wildebeests"

SHOW NOTES Episode 072 • March 2, 2026     FIRST/SECOND STRAIN   News ‘n’ Notes:   • DCI cuts ties with Marching Health   Marching Health FB post: www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1532356162231361&id=100063709757614   Drum Corps Planet's post about DCI's statement: www.drumcorpspla…

Upbeat

In this episode of Band BFFs, the hosts dive into Upbeat by Randall Standridge, a fast, high-energy Grade 1.5 rock-style piece in concert E♭ built around repeated syncopated rhythms and lots of percussion color. They highlight its strong teaching value for syncopation, layering, and style, plus its…

050 - Hits, Flops, and The Essential Questions: A 50-Episode Retrospective

🎙️ Episode SynopsisIn this milestone 50th episode, Jen, Eric, and CJ celebrate four years of the Take A Cue podcast with a candid state of the union. The trio takes a break from their usual deep dives to check in on their own lives—covering everything from Eric’s transition away from marching band …

Measure 17B: Our Repertoire Responsibility (Middle School)

The wrong music can wreck a middle school band year. The right music can transform bored kids into confident players, and this conversation shows you exactly how to tell the difference before you hand out a single part.Rachel Allen sits down with Jordan White, Jeff Simpson, and Randall Standridge f…

Photos from December

In this episode of Band BFFs, we explore Photos from December by Randall Standridge, a beautiful, nostalgic Grade 2 piece perfect for your winter or holiday concert. We discuss its lyrical melodies, featured clarinet and alto saxophone solos, colorful percussion, and familiar holiday tunes woven th…