Affirmation (Grade 3, Randall Standridge) - Concert Band

[@itsdjslime44]

I came back to listen to this piece again to remember the time about a year ago where 3 of the high schools bands in my city, mine included, came together to be one and played this with Randall himself conducting. Incredible time.

[@stanky3964]

I really loved playing this piece last year and so did the rest of the band. This song is just more proof that Randall Standridge is the most underrated composer of our time. We also played IronHeart, music speaks, and Afterburn, but this one is my favorite song I’ve ever performed.

[@randallstandridge]

Thank you very much! I'm glad the music is connecting with people.

[@s0ur_p0wer71]

Currently playing in my middle school band, so cool to see how it all comes together!

[@PancakePerson9]

Randy standy does it again

[@shadowpaxxtb7169]

This was the best song I played with my band in middle school. They were a great group of people and I made a lot of good memories with them, sadly I recently moved for high school, it doesnt feel the same. This song brings up so many memories and I cant tell if it feels good or hurts.

[@Cashimat]

I know this is supposed to a happy song, but it makes me sad, it sums up my first year of highschool band.

[@Tortilini69]

As a trumpet, I really like the solo mix at the end it really makes me feel like the song comes together and the bell tone is just gorgeous!!!!! Also, Go Bristow and thank you for making the song Reconstruction for our band!!

[@soulshadowrl9147]

Go Bristow buddy! (I like turtles)

[@JaneNunemaker]

❤

[@macietweedy5659]

go bristow fr

[@XIX_Koda]

We're playing affirmation this year, it's arguably one of my favorite songs I've played.

[@gracemcdowell7537]

We’re currently playing this in our Wind Ensemble and it’s been a lot of fun so far!! I absolutely love this piece!

[@randallstandridge]

Awesome! Which school?

[@ashrodriguez2386]

Same!

[@Mr.paint2007]

Same

[@antcorn738]

Same

[@voratheharbinger2384]

We played choose joy for my band concert last week...and after that i realized, i really connect to all of randall pieces. We also plahed into the clouds and blue sky horizon both fun pieces. I really hope we play affirmation in my band cause it catchy and the fact is about peace and unity brings a good message. Thank you randall for being my inspiration on persueing my musical capabilities, and maybe even try composing Edit: also note into the clouds ks by richard who is aldo very good and i adore

[@LaurenRippe-dj6so]

What a gorgeous piece…we played it for graduation band with our Wind Symphony and a few people to fill in the sections because of the seniors sitting in the stands, but wow playing this on the same stage that celebrities perform on was so incredible. This song in my mind speaks to how incredible the world is, from the tiniest particle of light to shore-crushing tidal waves how it’s all wondrous.

[@GamerSisters4evs]

This is one of the 5 songs we are playing for the HICES music festival 2024. It is an amazing piece to play and I love how in the message it includes people of all kinds.

[@Urboidaboi]

I’m playing this for band this year and the trumpet part is sooo good. I love that it’s very similar in style to New Era Fanfare, a song I played in 8th grade, made by the same composer

[@kujawaband]

Great piece, great message, great composer!

[@trashcan8639]

Playing this piece was really great. Before playing it, my director read off the note/message, and I cried so much

[@bob-the-bob576]

there's a message?

[@trashcan8639]

@bob-the-bob576 in the conductors score, there is a big section where Standridge gives his reasons for making the piece and who the pieces is made for which it is essentially made for all those people who are weird and outcasts and he also says in the message that we are perfect just the way we are

[@bob-the-bob576]

@@trashcan8639 that's incredibly wholesome

[@kagedbirdd3591]

Play bari sax on this one and it’s an absolute pleasure, love the composer’s more that came with the score!!! Made me tear up.

[@GrenadeGoose]

you enjoy playing this on bari sax? this song is making my face HURT bro

[@kagedbirdd3591]

@@GrenadeGoose it’s great! love that the baseline actually has something interesting goin on! I miss playing it since my spring concert is this week and all of the songs for it are super tough. I wish I could go back to playing something more simple like this! Good luck though!

[@bowlinbowlinbowlin]

I love the heck out of this piece and appreciate you even more for making it. Thanks so much for making such a joyful song 💖

[@jamessmith1274]

Thank you so much for your beautiful music! This song has so many amazing moments and tugs as your heart strings and give hope to so many!

[@jaedenrangel5789]

Reminds me of how earlier this year I was sitting in the audience of a band watching them play this song! This piece made me cry and I really felt the fine details of every note. The emotion on this piece is wild, too! Really an eye opening work of art! Props to the composer! :)

[@isipmygreentea]

Last year, when I was in 7th grade, my band and I played this for Gmea and for the National Concert band festival in Indianapolis! Little did any of us know that it was our directors last concert with us before moving:( This is an amazing piece!❤

[@funnygirlriley]

i have the pleasure of playing 3 of your pieces in symphonic band. new era fanfare, unbroken, and affirmation. I'm really excited for my concert on monday

[@orvillespopcorn]

This is an amazing piece of music. Playing it in wind ensemble and it's by far my favorite! I wish I could play the play the sax part at measure 5 but sadly I'm part 2 :(

[@karamelptcg]

This is gorgeous! It's really amazing how you can feel seen by a piece of music. I'd love to go back to high school band and be able to play this with all of my friends from back then.

[@chrislss8]

(Grafton, ND) This was my flagship piece for the year with my students. I had planned for them to work on it as a challenge throughout the year... They liked in so much they learned it in time for our first concert. Keep up the good work sir! Making an impact for sure.

[@randallstandridge]

Thank you, Chris!

[@K1RYOMI]

finding this has brought me so much joy, wow

[@randallstandridge]

Thank you!

[@julialandauer9057]

i’ve never played such a happy song that made me cry like this one. i’m using the end of the program notes as my senior quote 💕

[@janelysguzman8764]

my high school is playing this, it’s amazing!

[@randallstandridge]

Thank you!

[@JamesPark-kx5yl]

Played as first chair Alto sax, it was so fun to play.

[@zacharymckinnon6832]

I played one of the earlier editions and I really love this little adjustments you made. They made the piece even better😌

[@randallstandridge]

Thank you!

[@ivyart123]

This piece is just so full of joy, energy, and excitment its very similar to choose joy I love it

[@Nyan1012Aj]

this piece is truly amazing, and the meaning behind it makes it even better. this piece means so much to me!

[@randallstandridge]

Thank you. I'm publishing several videos today of my new works. I hope you enjoy them!

[@Nyan1012Aj]

@@randallstandridge of course! I definitely will :)

[@jcb8981]

yeah baby i’ve been waiting for this ever since we premiered it last year, randy you’re so cool and awesome

[@aaravamin397]

Played this at the Region 13 Concert! Mallet 1 :)

[@Starz4mocha]

I loved playing the Horn/Tambourine and the Snare for this and the Trumpets on this and Woodwinds and Low brass the whole band makes this a Happy and peaceful sheet of music I also played music speaks (My band is a small band but we played this well)

[@Xz__zX314]

Can’t wait to play this at Westfield community school in Illinois

[@ogami6088]

my top favorite song I’ve played in all the years I’ve been in band absolutely gorgeous!

[@kouieas]

randy give me advice on those 8va’s please? I’m flute part ☹️ well anyone in particular

[@dasong8481]

we play so many of your songs! we played tobaggan and choose joy! our entire band enjoyed all your songs!

[@joekillian3739]

Hey Mr. Standridge! It’s Josiah Killian. The performance was awesome tonight! I really enjoyed every last second of that and it was so much fun. I just wanted to know if those recording were going on your channel so people can watch them.

[@mrmrpostman167]

He conducted my honor band 😳

[@joekillian3739]

@@mrmrpostman167 yeah I know I was in it! We sounded so good. I played Euphonium BC btw

[@boudreauxlee8090]

I would commit several federal crimes to have a chance to play in an ensemble with Mr. Standridge directing😂

[@chrisspyrips3034]

We played Christmas fanfare a few months ago and it was awsome I loved that one it was so fun!

[@boudreauxlee8090]

We, the Academy Wind Ensemble, are currently playing your piece entitled, “(not) Alone.” Apparently it was a commissioned piece for our top high school band. I just want to say, it is a great piece. This piece however, I wish we were playing as well. I love your music and have loved your music since the first time I’ve played one of your pieces. My first, being, “Impact.” We are thrilled, as always, to play your music sir.

[@BTBT172]

I'm playing this in band right now

[@ImperialFold]

same thats why im here too

[@christophercarbone2255]

Same 😂 10th grade has only had bangers so far

[@BTBT172]

We finally finished this and it was a living night mare for me, a tenor sax player

[@fgders]

I played Xylophone and some other mallets on this piece in band, and I built up so much wrist strength!! Good times!

[@adiasavage7559]

I’m playing euphonium for my university! Can’t wait to play this piece!

[@calebwallace4965]

We did this for region. Very fun!

[@FrozenT0aster]

YOO WERE PLAYING THIS FOR BAND!

[@XxSavageTKxX]

Really like this piece

[@Sueings]

My wind ensemble is playing this and oh my goodness I love it!

[@Blandguy566]

I’m playing the timpani on this song, and I love it. Please make mor music like this!!!

[@linkemon2169]

I played this piece not too long ago and it was a lot of fun

[@vesekaf3814]

No percussionist were harmed in the making of this video. lol

[@jnxluvr]

Hi Mr. Standridge! I'm from the CMS band and I really love you as a composer and the video you sent us is really awesome. I was so excited when I saw she invited you. I understand you can't come to our concert but I would love to meet you one day. Also shadow fire is the best music piece ever. It's actually my favorite concert song so I hope to play more of your pieces. Peace, Love, and Music!

[@randallstandridge]

Thank you!

[@jnxluvr]

@@randallstandridge WOAH HEY

[@LittleGamerWasTaken]

I love this song and what it stands for but we’re still a grade 2-2.5 grade band. Maybe next year, we can give it a shot.

[@antrn5026]

baaassssoooonnn 😭

[@TheBandGuyy]

fingers crossed my Band director will let my 8th grade band play this 🤞🤞🤞

[@Michaelgarcia-de4hf]

Think I just found my new favorite composer

[@BryanKujawa1]

Love it!

[@greypatoot3627]

Thank you so much for this piece. It warms my heart that such amazing composers like you exist. I hope you make more wonderful and amazing music like this for all of us band geeks.

[@notanyoneimportant813]

Someone needs to play this at my funeral

[@abiyss3013]

cant wait to play this at thimun qatar

[@sqappy6613]

vibing on the trombone one part

[@djungelskogsn7529]

I'd love to conduct this piece someday

[@Alex-eq5uy]

Gay (literally)

[@randallstandridge]

And proudly so.

[@Alex-eq5uy]

@@randallstandridge 👍

[@XxSavageTKxX]

We played Adrenaline Engines at my Middle School, I got snare

[@thundathyse7124]

I miss her

[@XxSavageTKxX]

I played bells on Blue Sky Horizon

[@Emma-sf2yu]

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[@norakumonmath821]

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[@Moiseslove_edits]

I love this piece but I can’t play it to save my life (I’m a flute in 8th grade btw)

[@vcoreii]

i premiered this song!

[@norakumonmath821]

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[@that1clarinetist]

currently playing this for my concert in january! we thought we wouldn’t be able to do it, but we are almost full tempo! we are at about 144 rn! i’m in 8th grade by the way!

[@aflye]

Is there an easier grade 2 version? I really want to play this in my Grade 2 band class.

[@makariuspaine1502]

play, me (reaffirmation). It's this but lv 1.5 and slower

[@audenisarat8179]

sounds like an anime opening i love it.

[@Annoyance1969]

bro bring down the percussion its getting too much now

[@joekillian3739]

Hey Mr. Standridge! It’s Josiah Killian. The performance was awesome tonight! I really enjoyed every last second of it and it was so much fun. I just wanted to know if those recording’s were going on your channel so people can watch them.

[@randallstandridge]

Joe, thank you for the kind words. I don’t believe that I will be receiving a copy of the performance, so probably not.

[@joekillian3739]

@@randallstandridge oh, alright.

[@elbow_tan_gaming1302]

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