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Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring: for Woodwind Quintet
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Woodwind Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1893812
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers (ASCAP). This edition: pdf, streaming. Baroque, Holiday, Sacred, Traditional, Wedding. 18 pages. Craig Music Publishers #1452329. Published by Craig Music Publishers (A0.1893812).ISMN#: 979-0-3071-0076-3
ASCAP WORK ID#: 936136838
This intermediate woodwind quintet digital download arrangement of the classic "Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring" from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantata BWV 147 “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben” is a staple of wedding music. It can be performed either before or after the ceremony. This piece is also great for recitals, graduations, holiday events, parties, and background-dinner-music gigs. Originally written in the Baroque Era, this piece is perfect for college groups, amateur ensembles, and professional quintets. As always, I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon.
Bach’s Cantata BWV 147 was written in 1723, during his early years as Thomaskantor (music director) at the world-famous Thomaskirche, a Lutheran church in Leipzig, Germany. The Thomanerchor, which Bach conducted for over 25 years, dates to the 13th century. The choir still offers weekly services, motet concerts twice a week, regular tours around the globe, and annual performances of Bach's Passions and Christmas Oratorio with the prestigious Gewandhaus Orchestra. Originally composed for a baroque orchestra, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
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.
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Updated 22 May 2026
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