Woodwind Quintet

Woodwind Quintet

Angels We Have Heard on High - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement of the traditional French carol "Angels We Have Heard on High" is perfect for holiday events, recitals, parties, and caroling gigs. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. This arrangement also features quotes from “Good King Wenceslas,” “Jingle Bells,” and “O Come All Ye Faithful.” I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally for piano, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.

$15.00
Berlioz: Hungarian March Opus 24 (Rakoczy) from The Damnation of Faust - for Woodwind Quintet

This dynamic woodwind quintet arrangement of Hector Berlioz's Hungarian March Opus 24, the Rakoczy, from his legend dramatique The Damnation of Faust, is a standard orchestral and concert band work known to many music students and a great part of the repertoire. This adaption for woodwind quintet was written for advanced high school and college ensembles and professional groups. It's perfect for recitals, graduations, weddings, ceremonies, and background dinner music gigs. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally written for full orchestra, I hope you enjoy this setting for winds.

$15.00
Borodin: Polovtsian Dances Overture, from the opera Prince Igor - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement of Alexander Borodin's "Polovtsian Dances Overture" from his opera Prince Igor, an orchestral showpiece, is a fun challenge for professional and college ensembles. It's a great opener or closer for a recital, weddings, special events, and graduations. There is an optional percussion part (tambourine); the piece works well either way. I have also included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a full orchestra, I hope you enjoy this transcription of Borodin’s masterwork in orchestration.

To learn more about my inspiration for writing this Borodin arrangement, click here‍ ‍to read my CMP Blog Post‍.

$15.00
Fillmore: Men of Ohio - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement of Henry Fillmore's classic march Men of Ohio is perfect for recitals, patriotic or Americana concerts, children's concerts, or educational outreach. The arrangement was written for most advanced high school, college, and professional ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for woodwind quintet.

$15.00
Fucik: Florentiner March - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement of Julius Fucik's Florentiner March is originally an Italian symphonic march from the early 20th century, a standard concert band work known to many music students and a great part of the band repertoire. This adaption for woodwind quintet was written for advanced high school and college ensembles and professional groups. It's perfect for recitals, graduations, weddings, ceremonies, and background dinner music gigs. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. I hope you enjoy this European classic in a unique setting for a woodwind quintet.

$15.00
Gibbons: Hosanna to the Son of David - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement of Orlando Gibbons’ joyous a cappella anthem "Hosanna to the Son of David" is a lovely adaptation of a choral Renaissance classic with a sacred text by Saint Matthew. It is perfect for church gigs, Easter or Christmas events, and background dinner music, and is a great opener for recitals. It was written for most ensembles, from upper-level high school groups to college quintets to professional ensembles. Originally scored for a full choir, I hope you enjoy this transcription for woodwind quintet of an uplifting choral music classic.

$15.00
Joy to the World - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement of Lowell Mason & Isaac Watts's "Joy to the World" is perfect for holiday gatherings, events, recitals, holiday church services, or caroling gigs. It was written for most groups ranging from high school quintets to college ensembles to professional quintets. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for piano, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for woodwind quintet.

$15.00
Mendelssohn: Adagio-Allegro (Mvmt I), from String Symphony No. 8 - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement of Felix Mendelssohn's "Adagio-Allegro (Mvmt I)" from his String Symphony No. 8 is a challenging piece. This movement features a beautiful, mysterious opening section that segues into a lively and spirited section full of dynamic contrast and fiery technical passages. It was written for professional and college ensembles and is perfect for recitals, weddings, graduation ceremonies, and background dinner music gigs. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon; the bass clarinet works quite well as a substitute for the bassoon. Originally scored for string orchestra, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.

$18.00
Mozart: Divertimento (String Quartet No. 25 KV 137) - for Woodwind Quintet

This arrangement for woodwind quintet of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Divertimento (String Quartet No. 25 KV 137) is ideal for recitals, weddings, graduations, and children's concerts/educational outreach. The arrangement was written for most advanced ensembles, from college groups to professional quintets. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for strings, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.

$20.00
Patapan Fantasy - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement turns the traditional French carol "Patapan" into a "Patapan Fantasy," which includes quotes from the carols "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Joy to the World," "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," and "Good King Wenceslas," representing carols from England, France, the Czech Republic, and the United States. It is perfect for all holiday events, gatherings, recitals, or caroling gigs. The arrangement was written for most ensembles, from advanced high school quintets to college ensembles to professional quintets. What appealed to me most about this piece was that it's pitched in a minor key, making it slightly different from most Christmas carols. The lyrics are similar to "The Little Drummer Boy": "When you hear the fife and drum, dance and make the village hum." I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for piano, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds. 

$15.00
Riu Riu Chiu (16thC Spanish Carol) - for Woodwind Quintet

This dynamic setting of the 16thC Spanish Carol "Riu Riu Chiu" is arranged for a woodwind quintet with optional percussion. It’s perfect for holiday events, parties, recitals, or caroling gigs. The arrangement was written for most advanced ensembles, from college to professional groups. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally a choral music classic, I hope you enjoy this new setting for winds.

$15.00
Schubert: Presto (mvmt IV) from String Quartet No. 14, "Death and the Maiden" - for Woodwind Quintet

This challenging and dynamic setting of Franz Schubert's "Presto," mvmt IV from his String Quartet No. 14, "Death and the Maiden," is perfect for recitals, background dinner music gigs, weddings, educational outreach, and formal events. The arrangement was written for most advanced ensembles, from college groups to professional quintets. It's important to exaggerate all articulations and dynamics in this piece--it's full of contrasts and quick changes in style. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for stings, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.

$15.00
Schubert: Scherzo (mvmt III) from String Quartet No. 14 "Death and the Maiden" - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement of the third movement Scherzo from Franz Schubert's String Quartet No. 14, "Death and the Maiden,"  is perfect for recitals, background dinner music gigs, weddings, educational outreach, and formal events. The arrangement was written for most advanced ensembles, from college groups to professional quintets. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally set for strings, I hope you enjoy this unique transcription for woodwind quintet.

$15.00
Sousa: Manhattan Beach - for Woodwind Quintet

This is a woodwind quintet arrangement of a classic John Philip Sousa march, "Manhattan Beach." This traditional march is perfect for recitals, pops concerts, Americana events, or patriotic concerts. It was written for upper-level high school groups, as well as college and professional ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a concert band, I hope you enjoy this setting for woodwind quintet.

$15.00
Sousa: Nobles of the Mystic Shrine - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement of John Philip Sousa's classic march "Nobles of the Mystic Shrine" is perfect for recitals, weddings, special events, background dinner gigs, children's concerts, educational programs, Americana, and patriotic programs. It was written for both professional and college-level ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for woodwind quintet.

$15.00
Sousa: The Washington Post - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement of John Philip Sousa's patriotic march "The Washington Post" is perfect for recitals, patriotic concerts, Americana events, light pops concerts, or background dinner music gigs. It was written for professional, college, and advanced high school ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this setting for woodwind quintet.

$15.00
Strauss (R): Beim Schlafengehn from Four Last Songs - for Woodwind Quintet & soprano

This arrangement features a woodwind quintet with a soprano soloist of the beautiful "Beim Schlafengehn" from Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs. This transcription is perfect for recitals and special events. This arrangement was written for college and professional ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally an orchestral piece, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds and voice or an orchestral masterpiece.

$15.00
Wagner (J.F.): Under the Double Eagle - for Woodwind Quintet

This woodwind quintet arrangement of Josef Franz Wagner's march "Under the Double Eagle" is not the typical American or Sousa-type march. Wagner was an Austrian military music composer, and the title is a reference to the two-headed eagle in the Austria-Hungary coat of arms. This arrangement was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles and is perfect for recitals, weddings, graduation ceremonies, and background dinner music gigs. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a military band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for woodwind quintet.

$15.00

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We are pleased to announce that Craig Music Publishers has published four new arrangements just in time for your holiday planning.

First is a clarinet quartet medley that transforms the traditional French carol "Patapan" into an imaginative "Patapan Fantasy," incorporating beloved Christmas carols from England, France, the Czech Republic, and the United States to bring a taste of Europe to your holiday celebrations.

The second is Orlando Gibbons’ joyous a cappella anthem "Hosanna to the Son of David," a lovely adaptation of a choral Renaissance classic with a sacred text by Saint Matthew, arranged for clarinet quintet.

Next is the "Riu Riu Chiu," a 16thC Spanish carol arranged for woodwind quintet with optional percussion. Although not as well-known as some American carols, it's a lively and dynamic arrangement that brings a taste of Europe to your holiday celebrations.

Finally, there is a new arrangement of the traditional carol “Joy to the World” also arranged for woodwind quintet. This arrangement includes quotes from the Christmas carols "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "O Little Town of Bethlehem."

These four new, enchanting, festive songs are sure to brighten your audience’s mood as we embrace the joyful holiday season.⁠

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