Mozart and Company: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Eine kleine Mutter Gans Musik
Various / arr. Douglas E. Wagner
Grade: 1.5 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0008178
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Mozart and Company: Score | $10.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Mozart and Company: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
Scored in a light and lively Classical style, familiar excerpts from Mozart's A Little Night Music, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Magic Flute, cleverly and subtly intertwine with the time-honored Mother Goose melodies, "Jack and Jill," "Three Blind Mice," and "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Teaching opportunities include light tonguing and dynamic contrasts in this charismatic work. The challenge for the listener is to discover where Mozart begins and Mutter Gans takes over. Hint: It's not as easy as you might think. Delightful! (2:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
202
SKU:
00-PK-0008178
More about this title
Why we love this
The Mozart and Company concept works because it challenges your audience in the best way possible. Rather than simply quoting famous composers, this arrangement forces listeners to stay engaged, parsing where classical sophistication ends and nursery rhyme simplicity begins. It's a rare piece that entertains both the ensemble playing it and the people hearing it.
What to expect
Playful and sophisticated at once, like overhearing a conversation between a harpsichord and a music box. The Classical gestures are genuine, not caricatured, while the nursery rhyme quotations arrive with charm rather than irony. There's real delight in the seamless weaving.
Who it's for
Concert band directors at the Grade 1.5 level who want a piece that entertains audiences while teaching genuine musical concepts. This works equally well for a younger ensemble that needs confidence-building material or for a program that values humor and accessibility without condescension.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the dynamic contrasts deliberately. The piece relies on sudden shifts between Mozart's elegant phrasing and the Mother Goose melodies' straightforward character to make the interweaving audible. Avoid smoothing these moments together.
- Keep the light tonguing crisp and articulate without rushing. This articulation style is what gives the piece its buoyancy, so clarity matters more than speed.
- Balance the melody lines so familiar tunes remain recognizable even when woven beneath Classical passages. Your audience is listening for the 'gotcha' moment.
How to use it
This is an ideal opener for a family concert or a spring pops program where you want to set a light, intelligent tone. It also works well in a contest setting where judges appreciate clever arranging and engaging storytelling. At 2:45, it's substantial enough to stand alone but brief enough to pair with a contrasting serious work.
Skills your students will build
- Light tonguing and articulation control
- Dynamic contrast and phrasing within a fast-moving arrangement
- Melodic independence when playing supporting lines beneath featured passages
- Listening for layered musical ideas and balance within the ensemble