Mamma Mia: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Performed by ABBA
Words and music by Benny Andersson, Stig Anderson, and Björn Ulvaeus / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004530
$60.00
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Description
ABBA for your beginners? You bet. Here's likely their most popular hit from the blockbuster movie of the same name brilliantly scored at the beginning level. All the excitement retained and still arranged to make it attainable by your beginners. (1:55)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
132
SKU:
00-PK-0004530
More about this title
About the Composer: Benny Andersson
Benny Andersson is a Swedish musician and composer best known as a member of ABBA, one of the most commercially successful pop groups in history. His melodic sensibility and arrangement instincts shaped some of the most recognizable songs of the 1970s and 80s, earning him a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Beyond ABBA, Andersson has composed for film and stage, including the musical Chess and the score for the film Mamma Mia! His gift for writing hooks that stick with listeners translates beautifully into educational settings where students need engaging, memorable material.
Why we love this
Michael Story's arrangement strips away nothing essential from the original: the iconic chord progression, the infectious groove, and that irresistible "Mamma mia" hook all land exactly where they should. For beginning bands, this is music that actually sounds like something, not a watered-down placeholder. Your students will feel the difference between playing exercises and playing a real hit.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and undeniably fun. The arrangement captures that disco-inflected warmth of the original while keeping the energy crisp and accessible. Even at Grade 1, students get to feel what it's like to be part of something joyful and alive.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands ready to play something their audience will actually recognize and enjoy. This works equally well for a winter concert, spring pops program, or any performance where you want to showcase that your beginning students are making real music, not just learning to play.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic groove by locking the percussion section into the consistent pulse before rehearsing any melody parts; this foundation makes everything else click into place.
- Balance the vocals or melody line so it sits above the accompaniment without drowning out the harmonic support underneath.
- Keep the tempo steady and energetic, trusting the piece's natural momentum rather than trying to drive it harder than written.
- Mark the dynamic changes clearly in parts; the contrast between verses and the "Mamma mia" sections drives the arrangement's excitement.
How to use it
Program this as a standalone encore or pair it with other pop selections to create a themed set that keeps audiences engaged. At 1 minute 55 seconds, it's substantial enough to matter on a concert but short enough to work as a palate cleanser between classical selections.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining consistent groove and pulse in a pop idiom
- Balancing melody against rhythmic accompaniment
- Executing dynamic contrast and phrasing in a non-classical style
- Reading and responding to clear section markers (verse, chorus, bridge)
- Ensemble listening when playing supporting parts rather than the main line