ISMN#979-0-3071-0056-5
ASCAP WORK ID# 925552687
Enchant your audiences with this intermediate arrangement for woodwind quintet of John Philip Sousa's patriotic march "The Washington Post"--instantly downloadable for your next performance. This arrangement is perfect for recitals, contests, competitions, patriotic concerts, Americana events, pops concerts, or background-dinner-music gigs. This short, engaging piece can break up a long program and give listeners a brief break from some of the heavier pieces.
"The Washington Post" was written in 1889 in honor of the venerable American newspaper. The march also happened to be admirably suited to the two-step dance, which was just being introduced at that time. This arrangement was written for advanced high school ensembles, college groups, and professional quintets. As always, I have included an alternate bass clarinet in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting of a Sousa classic.
Updated 30 Sep 2026
ISMN#979-0-3071-0056-5
ASCAP WORK ID# 925552687
Enchant your audiences with this intermediate arrangement for woodwind quintet of John Philip Sousa's patriotic march "The Washington Post"--instantly downloadable for your next performance. This arrangement is perfect for recitals, contests, competitions, patriotic concerts, Americana events, pops concerts, or background-dinner-music gigs. This short, engaging piece can break up a long program and give listeners a brief break from some of the heavier pieces.
"The Washington Post" was written in 1889 in honor of the venerable American newspaper. The march also happened to be admirably suited to the two-step dance, which was just being introduced at that time. This arrangement was written for advanced high school ensembles, college groups, and professional quintets. As always, I have included an alternate bass clarinet in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting of a Sousa classic.
Updated 30 Sep 2026
You-Tube score-following video of John Philip Sousa’s “The Washington Post” arranged for woodwind quintet by Mark A. Craig/Craig Music Publishers
This is a woodwind quintet arrangement of John Philip Sousa's patriotic march “The Washington Post.” The digital download includes a PDF with the full score and a complete set of parts.
Instrumentation:
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet in Bb
French Horn in F
Bassoon (w/ alt. Bass Clarinet part)
