A Christmas Tale (Beware the Krampus) - Randall D. Standridge, Alfred Music. Grade 2.5. This piece for concert band and narrator describes the myth of the Krampus, the Christmas Devil. I hope you enjoy it!
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@michaeltoastman7 жыл бұрын
This song is great. A long trombone melody doesn't happen often. The trombone part is fun to play with all the glissandos, too!
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Jenny Akers, I actually try to make sure most of my pieces move the melody around and that everyone has interesting parts. I'm not going to say I'm 100% successful all the time, but that is the goal. Anyway, enjoy!
@jonathanbass14333 жыл бұрын
I agree
@haganboi25822 жыл бұрын
I’m a trombone and I loved playing this in band
@mangolemon49308 жыл бұрын
I am doing this song for my concert in December!
@naivedoughnut11146 жыл бұрын
saaaammeeeee
@mazikeenwz19356 жыл бұрын
we did it last year, this time we are doing minor alterations :3
@nicoleschryer145 жыл бұрын
i am playing this to at benson az
@onyx6755 жыл бұрын
Mango Lemon Me too!
@fernarel53155 жыл бұрын
Same
@tracytran25605 жыл бұрын
My band teacher is letting us play this and I’m so excited!! Such a great piece!
@onyx6755 жыл бұрын
Tracy Tran Same here!
@Madame_Gemini9 ай бұрын
IM PLAYING IT THIS YEAR FOR WOODEN ENSOMBEL
@jasontodd74505 жыл бұрын
My director is from a military family and so he was born in Germany. Well, he told us the story of Krampus before giving us the piece and having us listen to it. The entire band was completely speechless afterwards because it sounds so amazing.
@eyelessrene64603 жыл бұрын
I'm doing this for my Winter concert, and the bass clarinet part is a breeze! The narrating is awesome!
@ryleejackman64237 жыл бұрын
My band is also playing this piece. It's so awesome!
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
No, you're awesome!
@loramoon49273 жыл бұрын
Due to the pandemic this year, us percussionists are short on people. There are only 5 of us. I play about 4-5 different parts in his piece. It’s so much fun! I love it! This piece is definitely amazing.
@tadwinslow24707 жыл бұрын
My band plays this in 2 weeks and it's my absolute favorite. Everybody that walks by the band room while we practice always compliments us.
@brettkingeter7 жыл бұрын
Randall you are a mastermind I love your music and am playing this in my concert band👍
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you're enjoying it!
@reid_wiland69307 жыл бұрын
Brett Kingeter me to
@kbassmaster6 жыл бұрын
Randall Standridge do you know adam hollenbeck
@nathanadkins4337 жыл бұрын
I love this song! Thanks for adding a fantastic horn part! We don't get much love, but the director finally noticed us in this song! 😂 Thanks again!
@jackwolf7777 Жыл бұрын
Yessir
@braedenalberstein51288 жыл бұрын
I like it- just a little creepy but balanced :)
@inchuan2 жыл бұрын
My son is thrilled to bits to play this in school !!! He plays the trombone !!!!
@uvamay24158 жыл бұрын
The band at our school (Harrisburg High School)played this at our Christmas concert last year and it was my absolute favorite piece. The parts where the band had to scream was like my mini solo and by the time the concert was over my voice hurt like crazy but I loved every second of it. Truly the best piece you've ever written Mr. S.
@ihadnoideathatyoucamakeyou15506 жыл бұрын
Memory Loves Pasta Harrisburg from Kentucky?
@paigekohl77657 жыл бұрын
I played this for my Christmas concert, I love how mysterious this piece is, and the horn part ROCKS THIS PIECE
@Xena296 Жыл бұрын
I always get excited for this song because we play it every year for Christmas.
@richiewardlow92807 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this song! Especially the Bass line! I never thought I would play a piece like this at my school (Fairfield Freshman School)! Can't wait for the concert! Thanks for the awesome music Randall Standridge!
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Richie Wardlow , you're welcome. Enjoy!
@bellaclere8724 жыл бұрын
I wish we could play this song this year but my band director won’t let us....I’m a freshman and my sophomore friends told me it was the best thing they ever played...they made 4 kids cry and 1 puked 😂😂
@Andrew-cu3kh7 жыл бұрын
absolutely love this! One of my favorite songs! I especially love the trombone part to it!
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
That makes me happy to hear. I think a lot of composers ignore the low brass...I always try to give them at least a somewhat interesting part (I'm not going to say I always succeed, but it IS a goal).
@BraindeadBlahaj7 жыл бұрын
Were doing this for our Christmas concert. Really glad this exists tbh
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Really glad people are playing it, tbh. lol. Enjoy!
@andrewhogg80556 жыл бұрын
Best. Song. Ever
@kittehkwat9527 жыл бұрын
Playing this. The horn part is fantastic!
@nathanadkins4337 жыл бұрын
Kitteh kwat I agree shoutout to Randall for giving me something I actually want to practice!
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. lol. Glad you like it!
@Creepypasta_Kyle Жыл бұрын
Got to play this for my senior year Christmas concert! I played the tuba for this piece, I was so happy to get a time to shine with that mini low brass melody!!
@kurtvonschmittou67338 жыл бұрын
Your narrator for this is incredible!!! I love this piece! It's got the feel of A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS but with a darker edge. I can only imagine how fun it would be to be in school and perform this piece at a holiday concert! GREAT WORK Randall!
@randallstandridge8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kurt. I am definitely an admirer of Danny Elfman and wear those influences on my sleeve (see The Witching Hour). I don't know who the narrator is , as I was not at the recording/mixing sessions, but I agree tthat he is pretty amazing. Thanks again and I'm glad you enjoyed the piece.
@Kvon133 жыл бұрын
@@randallstandridge I guess I should've followed up from this comment 4 years ago!! HAHA!! I am the voiceover talent used for this demo! I used to do quite a bit of work for Alfred Publishing, especially band catalog CDs. I LOVED doing this voiceover and I'm really happy you liked my performance!! Again, such fun writing on your part Randall! (I added a scaled down version of this on my voiceover website KvonS.com.)
@landonknight81717 жыл бұрын
randall this peice is a wonderful peice i play french horn and we are doing some great things we will be playing it at our school
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Landon! The main thing is I hope the piece is fun to play. Have a great concert!
@trishthetropicalfish59845 жыл бұрын
I played this a year ago. The 7th and 8th graders played the song but the 6th graders didn't and they did the screaming part. We never practiced with the screams and the whole band jumped at how loud it was. My friend in the audience dropped her phone cause she got spooked. Despite the scare, it was great to play.
@ryannsch135 жыл бұрын
Randall Standridge worked with my school on one of his pieces yesterday and he mentioned this song, so of course I had to come listen to it. I wish it was one of our songs for our upcoming concert!
@marionette95602 жыл бұрын
i got told i’d be embarrassed if i didn’t listen and now i’m here .
@bradenroberts16337 жыл бұрын
Just finished playing this song tonight!!! It's the best I've ever played my horn!!!
@alexpuckett6506 Жыл бұрын
My band teacher Jonathan bishop is playing this piece he talks about you all the time and we have already played the whole symphony that has been made good work
@amnehabdallahh5 жыл бұрын
My band teacher showed this to our class and was like, "my children we are doing this for the December concert" AcK
@elis37667 жыл бұрын
Our band is gonna play this for Christmas this year! I can't wait!
@MiracleJohnsonchannel7 жыл бұрын
Hello, Mr. Standridge! Thank you for conducting the White Band at this year's clinic and for exposing us to new genres of music.
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Miracle Johnson you are very welcome. It was a great weekend and I was super proud of your performance
@gmoner7 жыл бұрын
We just played this for our winter concert and it was great.
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
GrayGames , Great to hear, I am glad it went well
@tyrannotitanentertainment75797 жыл бұрын
We played this for band and it was my favorite! It was so fun to hear and play!
@xxprincess__lunaxx28487 жыл бұрын
I got the music and we are playing it I heard how it sounds at first and then we got it I started freaking out cause this is song is amazing
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! But don't freak out. Breathe in.....breathe out.....breathe in.....breathe out.....better? Good. Enjoy!
@melvinvalle56567 жыл бұрын
I love this song we are playing it at our winter concert it sound amazing can't wait to perform it
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Good luck on a great performance!
@_acol67237 жыл бұрын
I'm playing this in our winter concert this year and out theatre teacher is saying the lines. It sounds so cool
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Oova The Grape , sounds like it will be quite a show
@kieranm12246 жыл бұрын
WHERE MY LOW BRASS AT?
@andrewhogg80556 жыл бұрын
Kieran M trombone player right here
@xXGAPPLEPvPXxGapL5 жыл бұрын
Lmao you ask that and only one person replies. I’m brass tho SIKE IM PERCUSSION. PERCUSSION LIFE
@onyx6755 жыл бұрын
Nah I’m a wood wind family member
@chorkpo21045 жыл бұрын
Trombone for life
@jesoi5 жыл бұрын
Tromboner right here
@Craft-heven8 ай бұрын
OMG I LOVE THIS SONG FOR BAND i play trondone and i love the parts we do
@SeeingStrawbies2 жыл бұрын
at my school we play this every year as part of our christmas arrangement! I'm so excited for after band season!
@taylorwow59687 жыл бұрын
I play flute and we are gonna play this it is amazing I love it especially the howls and horn
@elis37666 жыл бұрын
Taylor Wow I play trombone and my band is playing it too 😂 I love it! It's such a cool song
@WEIRD0_34579 ай бұрын
I’m playing the trumpet part it this and it’s awesome
@caderyan079 ай бұрын
I'm also a trumpet, and this is definitely my favorite song we're playing for our Christmas concert
@WEIRD0_34578 ай бұрын
@@caderyan07same we’re only playing 3 songs but we’re playing harder ones then we normally do we normally play like 5 songs or 4 aongs
@_flaviooiaconoo_5 жыл бұрын
This song is fantastic...i do this, with my orchestra in the concert today!!!!
@thesims4omnibus6736 жыл бұрын
My band is playing this for our annual Christmas concert and were doing the narration and screams and stuff... But also not telling our head band director. Cannot wait to see his face when Krampus drags the drummer off stage and atuffs him in a bag.
@electropacific56487 жыл бұрын
imma play this in my concert Mr.seltenright is my conductor
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
In that case, imma hope you enjoy playing it!
@deanwinchester94557 жыл бұрын
Electro Pacific I did bass drum for this song for Christmas at my school concert
@ElectricHamSteak7 жыл бұрын
I'm a freshman in high school and we're playing this in band. Needless to say the bell part is a bit overwhelming
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Relent, no part is overwhelming. Just take your time, take it slow, and make sure you're playing it correctly. As your technical achievement gets better and more solid, the speed will come. Still, from one percussionist to another, I hope you enjoy it!
@eyeris0_00 Жыл бұрын
this piece is so amazing, I played mallet, percussion one (bells/chimes) And this is so fun for me to play, I usually get very easy parts, but because this is so fast and makes it difficult and very fun thanks for writing this you're amazing. Have a good day P.S whoever's reading this beware the Krampus :-)
@brianamanley31334 жыл бұрын
Best song to play if you want the little kids to be good these year
@ethanhernandez157 жыл бұрын
I'm a percussionist in 2 days I'll be playing this and I have wind chimes. it is great part.
@jacobryburn78617 жыл бұрын
We are playing this at our Christmas concert. The trumpet part is lit.
@Reznov-hp3fn7 жыл бұрын
Yeah BOI
@doritapaguada27324 жыл бұрын
This gave me the CHILLS
@Bee-zq6eb5 жыл бұрын
I know I've already commented before but your music always blows me away! My band played Phoenix Rising for our marching show this year and got 6th place in our state with it! Keep up the amazing work!
@titandweevil78917 жыл бұрын
This describes me. I love it so much! Honestly, great job on the music, it fits both Christmas and Halloween perfectly! I honestly wish I could be as good as this. Andthe trombone's glissandos!
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@danielavila39137 жыл бұрын
this song is lit I'm playing at my high school
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
*Virtual high five*
@landonknight81717 жыл бұрын
thank u randall and i cant wait to see u make another great peice
@andyrangel53156 жыл бұрын
Randall never disappoints.
@kalebmalec79135 жыл бұрын
Mr. Strandridfe this is Amazing. Its very fun to play. I play trombone on this song it's so epic. Thx for writing it
@kalebmalec79135 жыл бұрын
Strandridge sorry my autocorrect lol
@Bee-zq6eb5 жыл бұрын
We’re playing this for our Christmas concert this year.. pretty lit
@EarthWriter137 жыл бұрын
My band is playing this for our winter concerts this year. Our direct originally meant it for a lower level band class but we wouldn't let him take it! 😁
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Lol, that's a pretty big compliment. Maybe he should have had y'all arm wrestle over it. Enjoy the piece!
@gusstudios52928 ай бұрын
My favorite teacher did the voice of krampus/narrator during our band concert
@bella-jz6dx6 жыл бұрын
I'm so freaking exited for my school's Christmas concert!! My English teacher has a really deep voice and so he's going to be doing the lines.
@bella-jz6dx6 жыл бұрын
twentyonemutantkids hola
@maragtz88967 жыл бұрын
My concert band in Maria Saucedo are playing this song. it's so amazing
@maragtz88967 жыл бұрын
you are an good composer
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Maritza! I'm glad you like the music!
@kalebmalec79135 жыл бұрын
My High school symphonic band is doin this for our Winter Concert and my assistant band director is going to dress up as Krampus scaring the Chirren
@gwenstudio81114 жыл бұрын
Kaleb Malec I did this in middle school in 7th grade 😂
@matthewsnellgrove30787 жыл бұрын
It was great having you as my director for the Mississippi All-State Band Clinic! By far my favorite clinic yet. I hope to work with you again in the future!
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Matthew Snellgrove , I had a great time as well. Thank you and to all the rest of the students were making it a fantastic weekend
@alexe.15476 жыл бұрын
Mr. Standridge, I don't know if you remember me but I was the boy that played snare on this tune at the Mississippi Bandmasters State band clinic last year for the white band and you complemented on me on snare the whole time, at that time I mostly played snare but I wish my band, Gulfport Admirals would play one of your shows during the marching band season. Thank you for that opportunity💯💯
@kadences79325 жыл бұрын
We be doing this song in less than a month, I LOVE IT
@shenbiibiraumpaul3106 жыл бұрын
bop of the century
@randallstandridge6 жыл бұрын
Dass right!
@riddlezz6158 жыл бұрын
I know a high school nearby that should do this for their marching band😍😍😍😍
@averyboyce29047 жыл бұрын
knight killer it's not a marching band piece
@tylermelton10137 жыл бұрын
Anything can be a marching band piece
@zacsilva79315 жыл бұрын
My middle school advanced band played this for our winter concert
@pk5097 жыл бұрын
The Lamar Middle School Symphonic Winds performed this last night. Freaking amazing.
@aneurysm.8655 жыл бұрын
I love the song!
@Tjbirdie7 жыл бұрын
We're playing this in band
@Tjbirdie7 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited I love it
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Have fun!
@paigedaugherty71177 жыл бұрын
I played this for my middle school it was fun
@jaidenrenee95037 жыл бұрын
I'm going to enjoy playing the percussion parts
@kiro15407 жыл бұрын
I love the Timpani part! It's amazing!
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
As a fellow percussionist, I appreciate the compliment!
@winterdereniauwu87266 жыл бұрын
I'm doing this for my Christmas concert this year
@sage_treeza45357 жыл бұрын
my bands wind ensemble played this and it was amazing!
@vadinandez5 жыл бұрын
Amazing piece! I love it!!!
@stopit62877 жыл бұрын
Getting to play this next Thursday with my principal narrating it. We get to have some special effects too, like a dry ice machine. I play bass clarinet in this which is probably the most fun instrument in this tune.
@ElectricHamSteak7 жыл бұрын
Mallet Percussion 1 is more fun >:)
@stopit62877 жыл бұрын
True
@adamgarrett72097 жыл бұрын
I'm getting to do the narration and it is just so cool! I'm also playing the tuba part as well.
@tristinwilliamson56307 жыл бұрын
this is our closer for our Christmas concert
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Definitely leaving the audience something to remember. You and your band mates should take bets on how many little kids leave crying, scared of the Krampus. lol
@sirjohnathonjamesdoeiii7927 жыл бұрын
I played 5 instruments on this in my Christmas concert. Percussion is fun.
@tapewormsandstoplights28685 жыл бұрын
Any fellow tubas out there?
@naivedoughnut11146 жыл бұрын
Nice #Sixpack Krampus!
@rachelm98867 жыл бұрын
We're playing this. it's amazing
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@rachelm98867 жыл бұрын
Randall Standridge oh wow you replied. that's so cool. thanks!
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Well....this is my channel after all. lol. Have a great semester!
@forehand1016 жыл бұрын
Our band loves all of your music (especially the darker, creepier ones like Looking Grim or The Witching Hour), but so far nothing has topped A Christmas Tale as our all time favorite. Our director switched out Sleigh Ride with A Christmas Tale due to such a high demand for us to play it again by the community.
@howtosimpforbyakuyatogami15414 жыл бұрын
Me: *dying because I'm an impatient little frick who can go slow but friggin hates it crying in the corner with my saxophone*
@randallstandridge4 жыл бұрын
I think "impatient little frick" is my favorite thing ever at the moment. Consider it eternally borrowed (stolen)
@margohartley4896 жыл бұрын
We are doing this! I have the bell part!!
@santiago6006 жыл бұрын
We did this for a concert and the funny thing is that the choir teacher is a girl and did the narrator lol
@forehand1017 жыл бұрын
We are playing this for our Christmas concert at SCHS and I was curious what we would do instead of metal chains because we can't find any.
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
I would put some nuts and bolts in a large metal bucket and shake it.
@forehand1017 жыл бұрын
Randall Standridge Thank you. I'll bring it up to the band director and see if we can do that.
@redcreamsodaYT7 жыл бұрын
my teacher wants us to play this next year!
@bryanalmaraz25467 жыл бұрын
It's all about that good tone
@mellojello44754 жыл бұрын
Does any one know the tempo for this, trying to practice
@lanamich14915 жыл бұрын
miss this for band :(((
@vadinandez5 жыл бұрын
ASMR heaven!
@colechristie69037 жыл бұрын
I noticed this says grade 2.5, and I'm assuming this song is not for second graders. Can you tell me what it means?
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Band music is graded on a 6 tier system, grade 1 being the easiest and grade 6 being the hardest. This one falls between grade 2 and 3. It simply means the difficulty and is in no way tied to the age level of the performers; some advanced groups can play easier pieces and vice versa. Hope this helps!
@maritzacastillo15317 жыл бұрын
my band is playing this tomorrow night (im a flute)
@smetcalfe19936 жыл бұрын
This is way too scary for my 2.5 graders
@tracytran25605 жыл бұрын
Sean Metcalfe that means band level
@HankTammyJR5 жыл бұрын
Is this video available without the song title and music in the background? I'd love to play the piece while showing the video on the screen above the band!
@kentquindt78985 жыл бұрын
You might scare the children! lol
@Grotzna7 жыл бұрын
Were there any bass drum parts in this song?
@randallstandridge7 жыл бұрын
Yep, which you can clearly hear in the recording....balanced as bass drums should be instead of being too loud.
@ZoeyHope7 жыл бұрын
May I Ask Who Is The Narrator? Because He Scares The Daylights Out Of Me!