Handel: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Sinfonia from the oratorio Solomon: for Woodwind Quintet

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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, stay tuned for my upcoming CMP Blog Post‍ 17, due out on 3 April 2026.

Updated 25 Mar 2026