Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Sinfonia from the oratorio Solomon: for Woodwind Quintet
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Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Sinfonia from the oratorio Solomon: for Woodwind Quintet
by George Frideric Handel Woodwind Quintet - Digital Sheet Music
Woodwind Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1855582
Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers (ASCAP). This edition: pdf, streaming. Baroque, Chamber, Historic, Multicultural, Wedding, World. 31 pages. Craig Music Publishers #1415154. Published by Craig Music Publishers (A0.1855582).
ISMN#979-0-3071-0066-4 ASCAP WORK ID#935357583
This lively advanced intermediate woodwind quintet digital download arrangement of the sinfonia "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" from Act III of George F. Handel's oratorio Solomon is a wedding music staple; it's also a great opener or closer for recitals and is perfect for contests, competitions, graduations, background-dinner-music gigs, and educational outreach events. This spirited arrangement, from the Baroque Era, was written for college groups and professional ensembles.
As always, I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Written in 1749, this exuberant and sprightly sinfonia was created to depict the bustling preparations and fervor surrounding the Queen of Sheba's regal state visit to the UK. Bring a taste of Olde England to your next musical event with this delightful setting of a Handel classic.
To learn about writing arrangements for woodwind quintet and to learn more about my inspiration for writing this Handel arrangement, click here to read CMP Blog Post 17.
If you are looking for a wedding music collection for WQ, CMP published a new collection in May 2026. This wedding music collection includes:
Handel's "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" from the oratorio Solomon
Clarke's (Attr. Purcell) "Trumpet Voluntary"
Mendelssohn's "Wedding March," from A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," from Cantata BWV 147
Handel's "Air" from the Water Music Suites, and
Wagner's "Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin.
Save 50% on the price of these six individual pieces when you purchase the CMP Wedding Music Collection for WQ. Check out this collection now or buy these pieces separately on Sheet Music Direct or Sheet Music Plus.
For more info about Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers, visit my website, CraigMusicPublishers, and my social media links below. Please like, follow, or subscribe, and feel free to leave questions or comments about my arrangements. Thanks for stopping by! See you soon. Facebook Instagram LinkinBio YouTube
Updated 22 May 2026
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Woodwind Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1855582
Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers (ASCAP). This edition: pdf, streaming. Baroque, Chamber, Historic, Multicultural, Wedding, World. 31 pages. Craig Music Publishers #1415154. Published by Craig Music Publishers (A0.1855582).
ISMN#979-0-3071-0066-4 ASCAP WORK ID#935357583
This lively advanced intermediate woodwind quintet digital download arrangement of the sinfonia "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" from Act III of George F. Handel's oratorio Solomon is a wedding music staple; it's also a great opener or closer for recitals and is perfect for contests, competitions, graduations, background-dinner-music gigs, and educational outreach events. This spirited arrangement, from the Baroque Era, was written for college groups and professional ensembles.
As always, I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Written in 1749, this exuberant and sprightly sinfonia was created to depict the bustling preparations and fervor surrounding the Queen of Sheba's regal state visit to the UK. Bring a taste of Olde England to your next musical event with this delightful setting of a Handel classic.
To learn about writing arrangements for woodwind quintet and to learn more about my inspiration for writing this Handel arrangement, click here to read CMP Blog Post 17.
If you are looking for a wedding music collection for WQ, CMP published a new collection in May 2026. This wedding music collection includes:
Handel's "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" from the oratorio Solomon
Clarke's (Attr. Purcell) "Trumpet Voluntary"
Mendelssohn's "Wedding March," from A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," from Cantata BWV 147
Handel's "Air" from the Water Music Suites, and
Wagner's "Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin.
Save 50% on the price of these six individual pieces when you purchase the CMP Wedding Music Collection for WQ. Check out this collection now or buy these pieces separately on Sheet Music Direct or Sheet Music Plus.
For more info about Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers, visit my website, CraigMusicPublishers, and my social media links below. Please like, follow, or subscribe, and feel free to leave questions or comments about my arrangements. Thanks for stopping by! See you soon. Facebook Instagram LinkinBio YouTube
Updated 22 May 2026
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
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