Mournful Maggie (Trombone Novelty) (arr. Gene Milford): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Mournful Maggie (Trombone Novelty) (arr. Gene Milford): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 35-PK01701599
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Karl King / Arranged by Gene Milford

Grade: 3

Item: 35-PK01701599

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Product	Price	Quantity
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Full Score	$12.00
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Flute	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Oboe	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Bassoon	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Clarinet 1	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Clarinet 2	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Clarinet 3	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Bass Clarinet	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Alto Sax 1	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Alto Sax 2	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Tenor Saxophone	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Baritone Saxophone	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Cornet 1	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Cornet 2	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Cornet 3	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Bb Cornet 4	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Horn 1	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Horn 2	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Horn 3	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Horn 4	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Trombone 1	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Trombone 2	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Trombone 3	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Euphonium TC	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Euphonium BC	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Tuba	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Orchestra Bells	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Snare Drum	$2.50
Mournful Maggie (arr. Gene Milford) - Crash Cymbals Bass Drum	$2.50

A Ragtime style trombone feature, MOURNFUL MAGGIE is King's only published trombone novelty (1923). It was composed prior to June 19, 1922, as it was performed at a concert in Council Bluffs, IA on that date. It is dedicated to Lester Crews (1895 1983), the longtime principal trombonist of the Fort Dodge Band.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard

SKU: 35-PK01701599

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About the Composer: Karl King

Karl King (1891–1971) was one of America's most prolific march composers, with over 300 compositions to his name. Beyond his legendary marches, King explored a wider range of styles and genres, demonstrating his versatility as a bandmaster and composer who understood exactly what ensembles wanted to play.

King's output shaped the concert band repertoire for generations. His works appear on programs across the country because they combine strong musicianship with immediate appeal. Mournful Maggie stands as his only published trombone novelty, making it a distinctive entry in his catalog and a window into the lighter, ragtime-influenced side of early 20th-century band music.

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Why we love this

Ragtime humor and genuine musicianship coexist here without compromising either. The trombone writing is inventive and genuinely fun for your soloist, while the band parts maintain enough substance to keep the whole ensemble engaged rather than relegated to accompanimental status.

What to expect

A vaudeville spirit meets classical refinement. The trombone's mournful character emerges through syncopated ragtime rhythms, creating something genuinely witty rather than merely silly. The band provides a springy, supportive backdrop that keeps the piece buoyant even as the melody hints at melancholy.

Who it's for

Directors programming Grade 3 bands who want a feature that entertains both musicians and audiences without sacrificing musicality. The piece works especially well for ensembles with a capable trombone soloist who can handle both technical facility and expressive phrasing.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the trombone solo's phrasing with rubato that acknowledges the ragtime idiom; let the main soloist breathe the syncopated lines rather than mechanically subdividing the beat.
Balance the ensemble so the trombone sits clearly in the middle register without the band overwhelming it, especially in the thicker harmonic passages.
Bring out the rhythmic vitality of the accompaniment patterns. The ragtime feel depends on the ensemble's precision and swagger, not just the soloist's technique.
Rehearse the soloist with the recorded accompaniment early to lock the swing and rubato choices before full band rehearsals begin.

How to use it

Include this as a novelty number on a concert that also features marches or more traditional band fare; it provides essential variety and personality while staying well within the technical reach of an intermediate ensemble. The piece also makes a strong fit for a pop or lighter music concert program where you want to anchor a segment around period styles.