A Christmas Tale (Beware the Krampus) - Randall D. Standridge (Alfred Music, Grade 2.5)

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A Christmas Tale (Beware the Krampus) - Randall D. Standridge (Alfred Music, Grade 2.5)

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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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@michaeltoastman 7 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!

@randallstandridge 7 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!

@jonathanbass1433 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@haganboi2582 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a trombone and I loved playing this in band

@mangolemon4930 8 жыл бұрын

I am doing this song for my concert in December!

@naivedoughnut1114 6 жыл бұрын

saaaammeeeee

@mazikeenwz1935 6 жыл бұрын

we did it last year, this time we are doing minor alterations :3

@nicoleschryer14 5 жыл бұрын

i am playing this to at benson az

@onyx675 5 жыл бұрын

Mango Lemon Me too!

@fernarel5315 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@tracytran2560 5 жыл бұрын

My band teacher is letting us play this and I’m so excited!! Such a great piece!

@onyx675 5 жыл бұрын

Tracy Tran Same here!

@Madame_Gemini 9 ай бұрын

IM PLAYING IT THIS YEAR FOR WOODEN ENSOMBEL

@jasontodd7450 5 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.

@eyelessrene6460 3 жыл бұрын

I'm doing this for my Winter concert, and the bass clarinet part is a breeze! The narrating is awesome!

@ryleejackman6423 7 жыл бұрын

My band is also playing this piece. It's so awesome!

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

No, you're awesome!

@loramoon4927 3 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.

@tadwinslow2470 7 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.

@brettkingeter 7 жыл бұрын

Randall you are a mastermind I love your music and am playing this in my concert band👍

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm glad you're enjoying it!

@reid_wiland6930 7 жыл бұрын

Brett Kingeter me to

@kbassmaster 6 жыл бұрын

Randall Standridge do you know adam hollenbeck

@nathanadkins433 7 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

@braedenalberstein5128 8 жыл бұрын

I like it- just a little creepy but balanced :)

@inchuan 2 жыл бұрын

My son is thrilled to bits to play this in school !!! He plays the trombone !!!!

@uvamay2415 8 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.

@ihadnoideathatyoucamakeyou1550 6 жыл бұрын

Memory Loves Pasta Harrisburg from Kentucky?

@paigekohl7765 7 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.

@richiewardlow9280 7 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!

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Richie Wardlow , you're welcome. Enjoy!

@bellaclere872 4 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-cu3kh 7 жыл бұрын

absolutely love this! One of my favorite songs! I especially love the trombone part to it!

@randallstandridge 7 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).

@BraindeadBlahaj 7 жыл бұрын

Were doing this for our Christmas concert. Really glad this exists tbh

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Really glad people are playing it, tbh. lol. Enjoy!

@andrewhogg8055 6 жыл бұрын

Best. Song. Ever

@kittehkwat952 7 жыл бұрын

Playing this. The horn part is fantastic!

@nathanadkins433 7 жыл бұрын

Kitteh kwat I agree shoutout to Randall for giving me something I actually want to practice!

@randallstandridge 7 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!!

@kurtvonschmittou6733 8 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!

@randallstandridge 8 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.

@Kvon13 3 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.)

@landonknight8171 7 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

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Landon! The main thing is I hope the piece is fun to play. Have a great concert!

@trishthetropicalfish5984 5 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.

@ryannsch13 5 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!

@marionette9560 2 жыл бұрын

i got told i’d be embarrassed if i didn’t listen and now i’m here .

@bradenroberts1633 7 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

@amnehabdallahh 5 жыл бұрын

My band teacher showed this to our class and was like, "my children we are doing this for the December concert" AcK

@elis3766 7 жыл бұрын

Our band is gonna play this for Christmas this year! I can't wait!

@MiracleJohnsonchannel 7 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.

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Miracle Johnson you are very welcome. It was a great weekend and I was super proud of your performance

@gmoner 7 жыл бұрын

We just played this for our winter concert and it was great.

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

GrayGames , Great to hear, I am glad it went well

@tyrannotitanentertainment7579 7 жыл бұрын

We played this for band and it was my favorite! It was so fun to hear and play!

@xxprincess__lunaxx2848 7 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

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! But don't freak out. Breathe in.....breathe out.....breathe in.....breathe out.....better? Good. Enjoy!

@melvinvalle5656 7 жыл бұрын

I love this song we are playing it at our winter concert it sound amazing can't wait to perform it

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Good luck on a great performance!

@_acol6723 7 жыл бұрын

I'm playing this in our winter concert this year and out theatre teacher is saying the lines. It sounds so cool

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Oova The Grape , sounds like it will be quite a show

@kieranm1224 6 жыл бұрын

WHERE MY LOW BRASS AT?

@andrewhogg8055 6 жыл бұрын

Kieran M trombone player right here

@xXGAPPLEPvPXxGapL 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao you ask that and only one person replies. I’m brass tho SIKE IM PERCUSSION. PERCUSSION LIFE

@onyx675 5 жыл бұрын

Nah I’m a wood wind family member

@chorkpo2104 5 жыл бұрын

Trombone for life

@jesoi 5 жыл бұрын

Tromboner right here

@Craft-heven 8 ай бұрын

OMG I LOVE THIS SONG FOR BAND i play trondone and i love the parts we do

@SeeingStrawbies 2 жыл бұрын

at my school we play this every year as part of our christmas arrangement! I'm so excited for after band season!

@taylorwow5968 7 жыл бұрын

I play flute and we are gonna play this it is amazing I love it especially the howls and horn

@elis3766 6 жыл бұрын

Taylor Wow I play trombone and my band is playing it too 😂 I love it! It's such a cool song

@WEIRD0_3457 9 ай бұрын

I’m playing the trumpet part it this and it’s awesome

@caderyan07 9 ай бұрын

I'm also a trumpet, and this is definitely my favorite song we're playing for our Christmas concert

@WEIRD0_3457 8 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!!!!

@thesims4omnibus673 6 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.

@electropacific5648 7 жыл бұрын

imma play this in my concert Mr.seltenright is my conductor

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

In that case, imma hope you enjoy playing it!

@deanwinchester9455 7 жыл бұрын

Electro Pacific I did bass drum for this song for Christmas at my school concert

@ElectricHamSteak 7 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

@randallstandridge 7 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 :-)

@brianamanley3133 4 жыл бұрын

Best song to play if you want the little kids to be good these year

@ethanhernandez15 7 жыл бұрын

I'm a percussionist in 2 days I'll be playing this and I have wind chimes. it is great part.

@jacobryburn7861 7 жыл бұрын

We are playing this at our Christmas concert. The trumpet part is lit.

@Reznov-hp3fn 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah BOI

@doritapaguada2732 4 жыл бұрын

This gave me the CHILLS

@Bee-zq6eb 5 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!

@titandweevil7891 7 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!

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@danielavila3913 7 жыл бұрын

this song is lit I'm playing at my high school

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

*Virtual high five*

@landonknight8171 7 жыл бұрын

thank u randall and i cant wait to see u make another great peice

@andyrangel5315 6 жыл бұрын

Randall never disappoints.

@kalebmalec7913 5 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

@kalebmalec7913 5 жыл бұрын

Strandridge sorry my autocorrect lol

@Bee-zq6eb 5 жыл бұрын

We’re playing this for our Christmas concert this year.. pretty lit

@EarthWriter13 7 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! 😁

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Lol, that's a pretty big compliment. Maybe he should have had y'all arm wrestle over it. Enjoy the piece!

@gusstudios5292 8 ай бұрын

My favorite teacher did the voice of krampus/narrator during our band concert

@bella-jz6dx 6 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-jz6dx 6 жыл бұрын

twentyonemutantkids hola

@maragtz8896 7 жыл бұрын

My concert band in Maria Saucedo are playing this song. it's so amazing

@maragtz8896 7 жыл бұрын

you are an good composer

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Maritza! I'm glad you like the music!

@kalebmalec7913 5 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

@gwenstudio8111 4 жыл бұрын

Kaleb Malec I did this in middle school in 7th grade 😂

@matthewsnellgrove3078 7 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!

@randallstandridge 7 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.1547 6 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💯💯

@kadences7932 5 жыл бұрын

We be doing this song in less than a month, I LOVE IT

@shenbiibiraumpaul310 6 жыл бұрын

bop of the century

@randallstandridge 6 жыл бұрын

Dass right!

@riddlezz615 8 жыл бұрын

I know a high school nearby that should do this for their marching band😍😍😍😍

@averyboyce2904 7 жыл бұрын

knight killer it's not a marching band piece

@tylermelton1013 7 жыл бұрын

Anything can be a marching band piece

@zacsilva7931 5 жыл бұрын

My middle school advanced band played this for our winter concert

@pk509 7 жыл бұрын

The Lamar Middle School Symphonic Winds performed this last night. Freaking amazing.

@aneurysm.865 5 жыл бұрын

I love the song!

@Tjbirdie 7 жыл бұрын

We're playing this in band

@Tjbirdie 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited I love it

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Have fun!

@paigedaugherty7117 7 жыл бұрын

I played this for my middle school it was fun

@jaidenrenee9503 7 жыл бұрын

I'm going to enjoy playing the percussion parts

@kiro1540 7 жыл бұрын

I love the Timpani part! It's amazing!

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

As a fellow percussionist, I appreciate the compliment!

@winterdereniauwu8726 6 жыл бұрын

I'm doing this for my Christmas concert this year

@sage_treeza4535 7 жыл бұрын

my bands wind ensemble played this and it was amazing!

@vadinandez 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing piece! I love it!!!

@stopit6287 7 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.

@ElectricHamSteak 7 жыл бұрын

Mallet Percussion 1 is more fun >:)

@stopit6287 7 жыл бұрын

True

@adamgarrett7209 7 жыл бұрын

I'm getting to do the narration and it is just so cool! I'm also playing the tuba part as well.

@tristinwilliamson5630 7 жыл бұрын

this is our closer for our Christmas concert

@randallstandridge 7 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

@sirjohnathonjamesdoeiii792 7 жыл бұрын

I played 5 instruments on this in my Christmas concert. Percussion is fun.

@tapewormsandstoplights2868 5 жыл бұрын

Any fellow tubas out there?

@naivedoughnut1114 6 жыл бұрын

Nice #Sixpack Krampus!

@rachelm9886 7 жыл бұрын

We're playing this. it's amazing

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@rachelm9886 7 жыл бұрын

Randall Standridge oh wow you replied. that's so cool. thanks!

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

Well....this is my channel after all. lol. Have a great semester!

@forehand101 6 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.

@howtosimpforbyakuyatogami1541 4 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*

@randallstandridge 4 жыл бұрын

I think "impatient little frick" is my favorite thing ever at the moment. Consider it eternally borrowed (stolen)

@margohartley489 6 жыл бұрын

We are doing this! I have the bell part!!

@santiago600 6 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

@forehand101 7 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.

@randallstandridge 7 жыл бұрын

I would put some nuts and bolts in a large metal bucket and shake it.

@forehand101 7 жыл бұрын

Randall Standridge Thank you. I'll bring it up to the band director and see if we can do that.

@redcreamsodaYT 7 жыл бұрын

my teacher wants us to play this next year!

@bryanalmaraz2546 7 жыл бұрын

It's all about that good tone

@mellojello4475 4 жыл бұрын

Does any one know the tempo for this, trying to practice

@lanamich1491 5 жыл бұрын

miss this for band :(((

@vadinandez 5 жыл бұрын

ASMR heaven!

@colechristie6903 7 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?

@randallstandridge 7 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!

@maritzacastillo1531 7 жыл бұрын

my band is playing this tomorrow night (im a flute)

@smetcalfe1993 6 жыл бұрын

This is way too scary for my 2.5 graders

@tracytran2560 5 жыл бұрын

Sean Metcalfe that means band level

@HankTammyJR 5 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!

@kentquindt7898 5 жыл бұрын

You might scare the children! lol