Jules Benedict | A Drinking Song | for Wind Quintet

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Celebrate the joy of music-making with this Wind Quintet arrangement of Julius Benedict’s A Drinking Song. First composed in 1869 for male chorus, the work embodies the festive spirit of 19th-century English part-song tradition. This new setting for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn transforms the vocal textures into vibrant instrumental colors, with each instrument contributing to the lively interplay. The result is a witty, engaging piece that balances lyrical charm with rhythmic drive, ideal for chamber concerts, community performances, or as a sparkling encore. Audiences will be swept up in its cheerful character and timeless sense of camaraderie.

Wind Quintet

• Flute, Clarinet in Bb, Clarinet in Eb
• Oboe, Clarinet in Bb
• Clarinet in Bb, English Horn, Alto Saxophone
• Horn in F, Alto Clarinet in Eb, Tenor Saxophone
• Bassoon, Bass Clarinet in Bb, Baritone Saxophone

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