High Voltage: E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
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High Voltage: E-flat Alto Saxophone 2

By Randall D Standridge

Grade: 1.5;2

Item: 98-PC-DB1710_AX2
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Stun your audience with this electrifying new work that uses sound effects to create a thundering soundscape. The raw power of electricity is harnessed in this work that features exciting rhythms, clever percussion writing, a very approachable synthesizer part, and a myriad of thunder and electric sounds that will add a new dimension to your program.

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Series: FJH Developing Band
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU: 98-PC-DB1710_AX2

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About the Composer: Randall D Standridge

Randall D Standridge has established himself as a prolific composer for young and developing bands, with a catalog that spans educational levels from elementary through high school. His works are known for combining accessibility with genuine musical substance, making them staples in school music programs across North America.

Why we love this

Standridge understands what developing bands need: music that sounds impressive and modern without requiring virtuosic technique. The synthesizer part opens doors for students who might not play a traditional band instrument, and the sound design creates genuine excitement without relying on complexity to impress an audience.

What to expect

Raw power meets precision. The music crackles with kinetic energy, driven by rhythms that feel modern and urgent. When those thunder and electric sounds hit, the effect is unmistakably visceral—this is music designed to make listeners sit up and pay attention.

Who it's for

This piece serves developing concert bands at grades 1 and 2 who want to program something contemporary and energetic. It works equally well for students encountering modern band literature for the first time and for directors seeking a sure-fire audience engagement piece.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the thunder and electric effects so they enhance rather than overwhelm the ensemble sound; these elements work best as punctuation rather than constant texture.
  • Give your percussion section time to explore the sound palette during sectionals. The effects writing is clever, and players benefit from understanding how each sound contributes to the overall atmosphere.
  • Approach the synthesizer part as a full ensemble voice rather than accompaniment. This instrument carries harmonic weight and needs to blend with the band's tone, not sit detached from it.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or closer where you want immediate impact and audience engagement. Its contemporary character makes it an excellent pairing with both classical standards and other modern band works, and its brevity and high energy make it ideal for festival competition or pops concert programming.

Skills your students will build

  • Executing sharp, synchronized rhythmic figures across the ensemble
  • Balancing independent musical lines within a cohesive sound
  • Playing synthesizer in a concert band context
  • Responding to non-traditional percussion effects and sound design
  • Sustaining ensemble focus through music that emphasizes groove and rhythm

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