Ramp It Up: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

Ramp It Up: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Ramp It Up: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41932
Price: 48.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Steve Hodges

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-41932

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Just as the local skateboard park showcases the individual moves and tricks of the skateboarders, this exciting rock piece showcases each section of the young band. With a powerful percussion section and a strong bass line, a solid foundation will allow the rest of the band to show their moves on the melody and accompaniment parts. (1:45)

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Series: Alfred Debut Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 118

UPC: 038081471228

SKU: 00-41932

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About the Composer: Steve Hodges

Steve Hodges holds degrees from Western Oregon University (Bachelor of Science) and Central Washington University (Master of Music Education). After four decades directing bands, choirs, and chamber ensembles across public school systems, he retired from full-time teaching but has remained prolific as a composer, having written over 120 concert band works published by Alfred Music since 1986.

His compositions appear regularly on festival and state convention programs worldwide, with commissioned works for honor bands and schools spanning from Virginia to British Columbia. His music has also been licensed by major cable networks including TBS and ESPN. Hodges is an ASCAP member and remains active in community music in The Dalles, Oregon, where he frequently learns that his grandchildren are performing his pieces in their own school bands.

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Why we love this

Hodges understands young band acoustics and confidence building in ways that shine through here. The rock idiom grabs students immediately, while the deliberate structural choice to spotlight each section means every player experiences moments of genuine importance rather than padding out harmony parts.

What to expect

Accessible rock energy with teeth. The groove sits comfortably in young hands while the percussion and bass line anchor everything with real drive, letting the melody parts soar without technical barriers.

Who it's for

Grade 1 ensembles stepping into their first rock arrangements and needing a piece that energizes without overwhelming. This works equally well for directors building confidence in younger players or for mixed-ability groups where every part carries weight.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section first. Spend rehearsal time ensuring the bass line and percussion foundation sit solidly together; everything else balances on top of that stability.
Balance the melody line to cut through without forcing it. Guide students toward projection that comes from breath support and embouchure control, not excessive volume.
Shape the dynamics across sections to mirror the skateboard park metaphor. Let quieter moments feel like setup, and bigger moments land as the payoff.
Encourage ownership of the rock groove. Even in Grade 1 writing, a relaxed, intentional rhythmic pocket transforms the piece from mechanical to genuinely musical.

How to use it

Program this as an opener to set an upbeat concert tone, or pair it with more traditional fare to show students the breadth of contemporary concert band repertoire. The 1:45 duration makes it ideal filler or a connecting piece between longer selections.