Mousing Remix

Mousing Remix is a wildly inventive concert work that brings the irreverent energy of classic cartoon music into the concert hall — and it's unlike anything else in your programming catalog. Inspired by the genius of legendary film and cartoon composer Carl Stalling, this piece captures the madcap spirit of animated music while giving it a serious compositional makeover. Musical gestures are sliced, reshuffled, and recontextualized into a series of interrelated statements that keep audiences guessing — and grinning — from start to finish. Like the great cartoon composers before him, the composer weaves in parodies and references to classic orchestral works — but never quite lets you pin them down. That delicious sense of almost recognizing something is part of the fun, and audiences love it. At the heart of the piece is the technique of Mickey Mousing, the one-to-one synchronization of music and physical gesture first heard in Disney's Steamboat Willie. Here, that technique becomes a compositional playground, giving the work a theatrical, visual energy that makes it as entertaining to watch as it is to hear. Mousing Remix is a perfect fit for: - Contemporary music concerts looking for a crowd-pleasing closer - Collegiate and professional ensembles wanting something fresh and fun - Programs exploring music, media, and popular culture Give your next concert a moment audiences won't stop talking about.