Fanfare And Concertato On "O Worship The King": SATB Choral Octavo
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Fanfare And Concertato On "O Worship The King": SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Robert Grant / As performed by Johann Haydn / Arranged by Brad Nix / Arranged by Jon Paige

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS00289149

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About the Artist: Robert Grant

Robert Grant (1779-1838) was a Scottish clergyman and hymn writer whose liturgical texts remain central to Protestant worship. His hymns combined theological depth with accessible language, making them enduring fixtures in hymnals across denominations. Grant's "O Worship the King" stands as one of the most recognizable hymn texts in English speaking churches, set to music by various composers including Johann Haydn's tune "Haydn."

As a source text for choral arrangements, Grant's work offers music educators a chance to engage singers with poetry that has proven its staying power across nearly two centuries of worship practice. The theological weight of his words pairs naturally with sophisticated musical treatment.

Why we love this

Nix and Paige have crafted an arrangement that honors the hymn's majesty without overshadowing its textual substance. The fanfare opening immediately signals celebration, while the concertato writing generates genuine dialogue between voice parts rather than simply stacking them in blocks. Your singers will feel the architecture of their arrangement; every voice has work that matters.

What to expect

Confident and architecturally clear, with moments of real brilliance. The fanfare style recalls celebratory processional music, while the concertato passages create conversational intimacy between voice sections. There is reverence here, but not solemnity; joy, but grounded in purpose.

Who it's for

This octavo works equally well in worship settings and secular concert programming. It suits ensembles with solid sight-reading skills and the maturity to handle both the hymn tradition and contemporary arranging techniques.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the fanfare rhythm cleanly before the choir enters, using the recorded accompaniment as your pulse anchor. This opening sets the energy level for everything that follows.
  • Balance soloistic passages against the full ensemble moments. When the concertato breaks into dialogue, make sure individual voices project clearly without sacrificing blend.
  • Shape the text through your natural speech patterns. Avoid rushing through words like "majesty" and "dominion;" let singers feel the weight of Grant's language.
  • Return to the opening material with fresh intensity in the final section. Repetition in an arrangement like this demands forward motion, not coasting.

How to use it

This works beautifully as an opening number on a concert that includes both sacred and secular repertoire, since it establishes both tradition and contemporary musicianship. It also serves as a strong anchor for a program exploring hymn arrangements at different levels of complexity.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading rhythmically active fanfare figures with clear articulation
  • Balancing solo lines within ensemble texture while maintaining vertical alignment
  • Shaping longer hymn texts with attention to meaning and phrasing
  • Responding to changing textures (homophonic to dialogic) within a single piece

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