Handel | Arrival of the Queen of Sheba | for clarinet quintet

‍ISMN# 979-0-3071-0086-2

‍ASCAP WORK ID#938319029

‍ This lively, advanced-intermediate digital download arrangement for clarinet quintet 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 alternate Bb clarinet parts in lieu of a missing Eb or Alto clarinet. 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.

Updated 29 Jul 2026