For Woodwind Quintet
Delight your audiences with this advanced-intermediate digital download arrangement for woodwind quintet of "A Spoonful of Sugar" from the movie Mary Poppins. It is perfect for Pops recitals, weddings, background dinner music gigs, Disney- or movie-themed programs, and especially children's concerts and educational outreach. This American classic was written for college and professional ensembles and has the flutist doubling on piccolo. As always, I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon.
American brothers Richard and Robert Sherman wrote this delightful song in 1964 for the Disney film Mary Poppins. The song title comes from an anecdote: the composer's son was given a polio vaccine orally with a sugar cube to help with the bitterness. So, literally, "A spoonful of sugar helped the medicine go down." Originally scored for a studio orchestra, I hope you enjoy these settings for winds.
You-Tube score-following video of “A Spoonful of Sugar,” from the movie Mary Poppins, arranged for woodwind quintet by Mark A. Craig/Craig Music Publishers
After watching this video, head over to Sheet Music Direct or Sheet Music Plus to add this exceptional arrangement to your digital music collection.
Updated 13 October 2026
