ISMN#979-0-3071-0041-1
ASCAP WORK ID# 925552644
Enrich your repertoire with this intermediate arrangement for clarinet 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 professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. 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 clarinet quartet arrangements offer equally balanced parts, so all B-flats will play melody, countermelody, obbligato, and technical passages. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets.
To learn about the inspiration behind this arrangement, originally written by legendary march king John Philip Sousa, click here to read the CMP Blog Post 4 on my favorite march, The Black Horse Troop.
Updated 23 Sep 2026
ISMN#979-0-3071-0041-1
ASCAP WORK ID# 925552644
Enrich your repertoire with this intermediate arrangement for clarinet 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 professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. 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 clarinet quartet arrangements offer equally balanced parts, so all B-flats will play melody, countermelody, obbligato, and technical passages. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets.
To learn about the inspiration behind this arrangement, originally written by legendary march king John Philip Sousa, click here to read the CMP Blog Post 4 on my favorite march, The Black Horse Troop.
Updated 23 Sep 2026
You-Tube score-following video of John Philip Sousa’s “The Black Horse Troop,” arranged for clarinet quartet by Mark A. Craig/Craig Music Publishers
This is a clarinet quartet arrangement of John Philip Sousa's classic march, "The Black Horse Troop." The digital download includes a PDF with the full score and a complete set of parts.
Instrumentation:
Bb Clarinet (3)
Bass Clarinet (1)
