You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

from the 1966 animated holiday TV Special Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

For Woodwind Quintet

🎄🎄🎄Delight your audiences with this intermediate arrangement for woodwind quintet of Albert Hague's iconic song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" from the animated TV show How the Grinch Stole Christmas--instantly downloadable for your next performance. The arrangement is perfect for holiday parties, events, recitals, and caroling gigs. It was written for most advanced ensembles, ranging from college ensembles to professional quintets. As always, I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon.

🎄Albert Hague's classic holiday tune was first seen in the 1966 animated TV special Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This main theme song, heard throughout the show and sung by veteran actor Boris Karloff in an ominous bass voice, still invokes happy childhood memories of watching this short film annually with the whole family. This transcription for woodwind quintet works quite well and is sure to amuse and inspire your audiences and warm their hearts, even if they are two sizes too small. Originally scored for studio orchestra, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds of an American holiday favorite.

You-Tube score-following video of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” 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 holiday music collection.

🎄Updated 13 October 2026