Mrs Malcolm, Her Reel (Funky Freuchie)

Mrs Malcolm was commissioned in 2004 by University of St Andrews, for jazz orchestra, but has since been performed in several different versions throughout Britain and Europe. It begins with a breathless reel which is supported by a funky, insistent bass line. The texture opens out for soloists with backing riff, before the reel makes a triumphant return. Interestingly Mrs Malcolm is a colleague of the composer at the University St Andrew’s, and Freuchie is a village close to Edinburgh, renowned for its cricket team if not its funkiness.

“Mrs Malcolm, Her Reel” is also published as a larger saxophone ensemble, also available from Saxtet Publications.

The E-Edition PDF bundle comes with a score and the following parts:

Standard parts
Soprano Saxophone 1 (alternative to Alto Saxophone 3)
Soprano Saxophone  2 (alternative to Alto Saxophone 4)
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone 1 (alternative to Alto Saxophone 5)
Tenor Saxophone 2 (alternative to Alto Saxophone 6)
Baritone Saxophone 1
Baritone Saxophone 2

Optional parts
Percussion (Bodhran or Floor Tom)

“Mrs Malcolm, Her Reel (Funky Freuchie)” is also available in hard-copy from June Emerson Wind Music.