My Love She's But a Lassie Yet (Robert Burns)
Traditional Scottish tune arranged for Wind Quintet by Hugh Levey

This is a fun set of variations on Robert Burns' My Love She's But a Lassie Yet) 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 probably set them to a variation of an existing tune called Lady Badinscoth's Reel.

This lively arrangement for Wind Quintet starts off with a stately ‘classical’ arrangement of My Love She’s But a Lassie Yet, but as it develops the tune combines with another traditional melody, followed by some operatic quotations, and even a five part fugue. It ends with an embellished restatement of the opening. It is great fun for all players.

Duration: 2'35"
Programme and Performance Notes: 1 page
Score: 11 pages
Parts: 9 pages