Trampoline Jump: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Trampoline Jump: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Trampoline Jump: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45975
Price: 52.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Steve Hodges

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-45975

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This fun piece combines a fast jump beat with sections representing someone doing some big jumps on a trampoline. As they go higher and higher, onlookers watch and encourage through hand claps and foot stomps! (2:00)

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Series: Challenger Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 234

UPC: 038081526553

SKU: 00-45975

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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). He spent four decades in public school music education, directing bands, choirs, and small ensembles at all levels before retiring from the classroom.

Since 1986, Hodges has composed over 120 concert band works published by Alfred Music, along with choral arrangements released by Staff Music and Shawnee Press. His compositions have appeared at festivals and state music conventions across multiple countries, with commissioned works from honor bands and schools in Virginia, Iowa, Winnipeg, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and North Carolina. His music has also been featured on TBS and ESPN programming. A member of ASCAP, Hodges resides in The Dalles, Oregon, where he remains active in community music and takes particular joy in hearing his grandchildren perform his pieces in their school bands.

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Why we love this

Hodges writes with genuine understanding of what works in the early concert band curriculum. The trampoline concept gives students a concrete visual anchor for phrasing and dynamic shaping, making the musical narrative immediate and engaging without requiring advanced technical skills. At Grade 1.5, it's accessible enough for developing ensembles yet written with enough musical personality to hold audience attention.

What to expect

Buoyant and playful, with infectious energy that grows as the jumper reaches new heights. The piece captures the physical excitement of movement and the joy of onlookers cheering along, all wrapped in straightforward, inventive orchestration.

Who it's for

Young concert bands and developing ensembles looking for repertoire that balances musicality with accessibility. This works equally well for groups building foundational skills and those seeking high-engagement concert material that audiences of all ages will enjoy.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the jump sections with gradual crescendos as the jumper goes higher. Let the dynamic rise reinforce the arc of the leap, then pull back on the landing.
Coordinate the hand claps and foot stomps with the conductor's beat to keep the rhythmic energy propulsive. These audience participation moments should feel naturally grounded in the pulse, not rushed.
Balance the melodic line against the rhythmic accompaniment so the "fast jump beat" stays crisp and energetic without muddying the ensemble sound.
Emphasize articulation clarity in the rapid passages to maintain the playful character. Clean attacks will let the piece's humor come through.

How to use it

Program this as an opener or contrast piece in a concert featuring a mix of Grade 1-2 literature. Its novelty appeal and relatively short runtime (2:00) make it ideal for family concerts, school assemblies, or pops programs where you want an immediate audience connection without stretching rehearsal resources.