ISMN#: 979-0-3071-0084-8
ASCAP WORK ID#: 938035166
Enrich your repertoire with this intermediate arrangement for woodwind quartet of John Philip Sousa's classic march, "The Black Horse Troop"--instantly downloadable for your next performance. This arrangement is perfect for recitals, contests, competitions, patriotic or Americana events, Pops concerts, weddings, and music for formal events. This short, engaging piece can break up a long program and give listeners a brief break from heavier pieces. This 20th-century traditional American march was written for advanced high school quartets, college groups, amateur ensembles, and professional woodwind quartets. Instantly download this arrangement for your next performance directly from Craig Music Publishers.
Sousa wrote "The Black Horse Troop" in 1924 for Cleveland’s famous Ohio National Guard Cavalry, known as Troop A, which features all-black horses, and which accounts for the title of this great march. The lilting melodies in its pleasing 6/8 meter, imitating the "clip-clop" of horses, along with its energetic "dogfight" strain and upper woodwind obbligato, will make this American classic a definite hit with your audiences. My woodwind quartet arrangements offer equally balanced parts, so all members will play melody, countermelody, obbligato, and technical passages. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
Updated 29 Sep 2026
ISMN#: 979-0-3071-0084-8
ASCAP WORK ID#: 938035166
Enrich your repertoire with this intermediate arrangement for woodwind quartet of John Philip Sousa's classic march, "The Black Horse Troop"--instantly downloadable for your next performance. This arrangement is perfect for recitals, contests, competitions, patriotic or Americana events, Pops concerts, weddings, and music for formal events. This short, engaging piece can break up a long program and give listeners a brief break from heavier pieces. This 20th-century traditional American march was written for advanced high school quartets, college groups, amateur ensembles, and professional woodwind quartets. Instantly download this arrangement for your next performance directly from Craig Music Publishers.
Sousa wrote "The Black Horse Troop" in 1924 for Cleveland’s famous Ohio National Guard Cavalry, known as Troop A, which features all-black horses, and which accounts for the title of this great march. The lilting melodies in its pleasing 6/8 meter, imitating the "clip-clop" of horses, along with its energetic "dogfight" strain and upper woodwind obbligato, will make this American classic a definite hit with your audiences. My woodwind quartet arrangements offer equally balanced parts, so all members will play melody, countermelody, obbligato, and technical passages. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
Updated 29 Sep 2026
You-Tube score-following video of Sousa’s “The Black Horse Troop” arranged for woodwind quartet by Mark A. Craig/Craig Music Publishers
This is a woodwind quartet arrangement of John Philip Sousa's iconic American march, "The Black Horse Troop." The digital download includes a PDF with the full score and a complete set of parts.
Instrumentation:
Flute
Oboe
Bb Clarinet
Bassoon (w/alt. Bass Clarinet part)
