Abstract
This text discusses the significance of mothers in music and the author's personal connection to their own mother. It mentions the role of mothers in music texts, often portrayed as gatekeepers and disciplinarians. The text also includes a song sung by the author's mother-in-law and a three-part round published in 1611. The author then introduces a piece they wrote in memory of their mother, incorporating themes related to her name and the names of other family members. The text concludes with a note about the availability of the piece as a printed publication.