ISMN#979-0-3071-0035-0
ASCAP WORK ID# 925552608
Captivate your audiences with this lively, advanced-intermediate arrangement for clarinet quartet of Karl King's exhilarating circus march "Barnum and Bailey's Favorite"--instantly downloadable for your next performance. This selection is perfect for recitals, Pops concerts, patriotic concerts, Americana programs, and children's concerts or educational outreach. It was written for advanced college ensembles and professional quartets.
American Baritone player and composer Karl L. King wrote his electrifying circus march "Barnum and Bailey's Favorite" in 1913 for the world-famous circus of the same name. King wrote his most famous march to honor "The Greatest Show on Earth." My clarinet quartet arrangements are equally balanced so that all Bb's play melody, harmony, technical passages, and obbligatos. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets.
Updated 28 Sep 2026
ISMN#979-0-3071-0035-0
ASCAP WORK ID# 925552608
Captivate your audiences with this lively, advanced-intermediate arrangement for clarinet quartet of Karl King's exhilarating circus march "Barnum and Bailey's Favorite"--instantly downloadable for your next performance. This selection is perfect for recitals, Pops concerts, patriotic concerts, Americana programs, and children's concerts or educational outreach. It was written for advanced college ensembles and professional quartets.
American Baritone player and composer Karl L. King wrote his electrifying circus march "Barnum and Bailey's Favorite" in 1913 for the world-famous circus of the same name. King wrote his most famous march to honor "The Greatest Show on Earth." My clarinet quartet arrangements are equally balanced so that all Bb's play melody, harmony, technical passages, and obbligatos. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets.
Updated 28 Sep 2026
You-Tube score-following video of King’s “Barnum & Bailey’s Favorite,” arranged for clarinet quartet by Mark A. Craig/Craig Music Publishers
This is a clarinet quartet arrangement of Karl L. King’s circus march "Barnum & Bailey’s Favorite." The digital download includes a PDF with the full score and a complete set of parts.
Instrumentation:
Bb Clarinet (3)
Bass Clarinet (1)
