Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.937282
Composed by Robert Burns and Traditional Scottish. Arranged by Hugh Levey. Celtic,Folk,Holiday,Irish. 26 pages. Woodwindly.com #6451109. Published by woodwindly.com (A0.937282).
Wind Quintet (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon)
A great fun and lively arrangement for Wind Quintet.
Duration 2 minutes 45 seconds. 28 Pages
This lively set of variations on Robert Burns' The Deil's Awa' Wi' the Exciseman (The devil is away with the tax collector) is sure to entertain in recital, at a Burns Night, St. Andrew's Night or for any occasion where there is a toast to Rabbie or to Scotland.
Although Burns wrote the words of the song, he set them to a variation of an existing tune called The Hemp Dresser which dates from the 17th century or earlier. It is a lively jig which is arranged here for Wind Quintet.Ā
This wind quintet arrangement begins with oboe and bassoon playing the tune and bass line, almost exactly as they appeared in The Scots Musical Museum, published by James Johnson & Co in six volumes between 1787 and 1803. The other instruments all get the opportunity to play the melodic line in the ensuing 5 verses, as the arrangement gets more complex and fun. The arranger makes great use of the tritone; or devilās interval as it is often known because of its unsettling presence. However, in this arrangement it merely adds to the fun and excitement.
Great fun for all!
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