Mama Paquita: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Traditional Brazilian Folk Song / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007139
$51.00
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| Mama Paquita: Score | $9.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: 3rd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Mama Paquita: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
This bouncy and energetic traditional folk tune is popular in Brazil year-round, while closely associated with the Carnaval celebration leading to Ash Wednesday. A charming familiar tune with a delightful South American flavor will punctuate any concert program. (1:45)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
136
SKU:
00-PK-0007139
More about this title
About the Arranger: Michael Story
Michael Story has become one of the most prolific and widely performed composers and arrangers for beginning and intermediate band. His output for young ensembles spans folk-based arrangements, original compositions, and educational works that balance accessibility with genuine musical craft. Story's arrangements are known for their clarity of orchestration and their respect for source material, making him a trusted voice in the Belwin Beginning Band series.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious spirit of a Brazilian folk favorite without overwhelming your ensemble. At Grade 1, every section gets a moment in the spotlight, and the straightforward harmonic language lets young musicians focus on energy, intonation, and rhythmic precision rather than technical scrambling. The Carnaval connection gives your program a cultural anchor and a conversation starter with audiences unfamiliar with this cheerful tradition.
What to expect
The tune bubbles along with a characteristic Brazilian lilt, all warmth and celebratory charm. Even in its simplified form, the arrangement conveys movement and joy; you can almost hear the percussion and plucked strings of a street ensemble behind the band parts.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands ready for something beyond march-style repertoire. This is ideal for ensembles that have solid fundamentals but benefit from straightforward part-writing and material that rewards solid execution without requiring advanced technique.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo dancing and light. The 1:45 duration relies on sustained vitality, so lock in the groove early in rehearsals and resist the temptation to drag.
- Balance the melody across sections. With Grade 1 voicing, clarity matters. Make sure sustained harmony parts don't overshadow the tune, and check that your weaker section has support from adjacent stands.
- Shape phrases with small dynamic swells rather than static playing. Even at this level, a gentle crescendo into phrase endings and a slight pull-back on the downbeat keeps the piece bouncy rather than mechanical.
How to use it
Program this as a palate-cleansing concert interlude between weightier works, or use it to open a program on an energetic note. It works especially well alongside other multicultural selections or as a standalone celebration of world traditions.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady tempo in folk-based material without metronomic stiffness
- Balancing melody and harmony across the band at Grade 1 level
- Ensemble awareness and listening to sections beyond your own part
- Executing dynamic shaping and phrasing within a simple harmonic framework