Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns
Arranged for Clarinet Quartet by Hugh Levey

Since Robert Burns wrote the words of Auld Lang Syne in 1788, it has become a standard feature of New Year celebrations, Burns nights, and the closing stages of almost every ceilidh dance and wedding in Burns’ native Scotland. This arrangement is for 3 Bb clarinets and bass clarinet or 4 Bb clarinets. It is written in a key (concert F major) which is suitable for community or solo singing. Full lyrics for all five verses are included with the programme notes. It can also be used as a short recital piece to close a concert.

It opens with 'bagpipe' drones which accompany a short introduction of the melodic material by clarinet 3, before clarinet 1 and 2 take over the tune with the drone accompaniment. The final verse is written in a rich 4 part harmony to provide a majestic ending for the popular work.

Duration: 1'48" without repeats for additional verses
Programme notes, performance notes and lyrics: 2 pages
Score: 5 pages
Parts: 5 pages