The Deil's Awa' Wi' the Exciseman (Robert Burns) arranged for Saxophone Quartet
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SKU: A0.1050239
Composed by Traditional (Robert Burns). Arranged by Hugh Levey. Celtic,Folk,Halloween,Holiday,Irish,Traditional. 21 pages. Woodwindly.com #654606. Published by woodwindly.com (A0.1050239).Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
This is a great fun and lively arrangement for Saxophone Quartet
Duration 2 minutes 45 seconds.
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 Saxophone Quartet.
This arrangement begins with soprano and baritone 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 "devil’s 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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