La Madre de los Gatos

From Wind Repertory Project
Brian Beck

Brian Beck


General Info

Year: 2009 / 2011
Duration: c. 3:00
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $58.00; (digital) - $58.00   |   Score Only (print) - $9.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
English Horn
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Castanets
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Maracas
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Triangle
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

the title La Madre de los gatos (The Mother of the Cats) refers to the nickname given to Mrs. Verda Shine, also known as Mamma Kitty, by her colleagues at Bryd Middle School in Duncanville, Texas. Along with her fondness for cats, Mrs. Shone earned her nickname for her commitment to the nurturing and support of both staff and students. The piece was written to celebrate her zeal and dedicate service as a Duncanville band director, and it was first performed at the 2009 Duncanville band concert.

As the Spanish language suggests, this composition reflects a Spanish style of music, the paso doble. All of the expected musical conventions are present, including fanfare gestures, Spanish style melodies, and a dramatic accelerando at the end.

- Program Note from Teaching Music Through Performance in Band


Dedicated to Verda Shine, a great friend and wonderful musician.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

  • Indiana: ISSMA JUNIOR BAND GROUP I
  • Louisiana: III
  • Ohio: OMEA Junior High School Band B
  • Texas: III. Complete


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • Beck, B. (2011). La Madre de los gatos [score]. Alfred Publishing Co.: [Van Nuys, Calif.].
  • Bough, Thomas. "La Madre de los gatos." In Teaching Music through Performance in Band. Volume 10, Compiled and edited by Richard Miles, 264-270. Chicago: GIA Publications, 2015.
  • Perusal score