Jules Benedict | A Drinking Song | for Clarinet Quintet

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Jules BENEDICT | A Drinking Song | for Clarinet Quintet

Bring Victorian conviviality to your next concert with this Clarinet Quintet arrangement of Julius Benedict’s A Drinking Song. Originally published in 1869 as a rousing part-song for men’s voices, this spirited piece bursts with rhythmic vitality and lyrical charm. The clarinet ensemble captures the buoyant energy of the original while adding a warm, blended sonority unique to the clarinet family. Perfect as a lighthearted concert feature or encore, this arrangement highlights the clarinet’s expressive range—from playful articulation to rich, singing lines—making it a delightful addition to both professional and student ensemble repertoires.

🎼 Instrumentation:

Part 1: Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb

Part 2: Clarinet in Bb

Part 3: Clarinet in Bb, Alto Clarinet in Eb, Basset Horn

Part 4: Alto Clarinet in Eb, Basset Horn, Bass Clarinet

Part 5: Bass Clarinet