Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven: SATB Choral Octavo
Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven Sheet Music Preview

Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven: SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Henry F. Lyte / As performed by William Rowlands / Arranged by Tom Fettke

Item: 35-DS00316702
Digital Download
$2.99
Description

Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven: SATB Choral Octavo isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.

Request This Title

Tell us you want it.

Start Your Free Trial

Explore everything that's ready to play right now.
Sample Audio
No sample audio found.
Sample Video
No sample videos found.
Additional Details
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS00316702

More about this title

About the Artist: Henry F. Lyte

Henry F. Lyte (1793–1847) was an English clergyman and hymn writer whose compositions bridged the Romantic era and Victorian sensibilities. His hymn texts, often introspective and theologically rich, became staples of Anglican worship and continue to anchor congregational singing today.

Lyte's legacy rests on his ability to write verses that feel both intimate and universal. "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" exemplifies his gift for pairing profound gratitude with accessible language, making it a cornerstone of sacred music education and performance.

Why we love this

Tom Fettke's arrangement honors the hymn's majesty while keeping the ensemble parts singable across all sections. The straightforward SATB voicing lets choirs focus on legit phrasing and dynamic shape rather than wrestling with complex part writing, making this a smart choice for building choral confidence without sacrificing musical depth.

What to expect

Stately and warm. The piece radiates confidence and gratitude without bombast, with harmonic language that feels timeless and secure. Singing it should feel like speaking a profound truth clearly, not performing a technical puzzle.

Who it's for

This works for any choir seeking a substantial hymn arrangement with accessible part writing. Whether you're building a sacred concert, filling a Sunday morning slot, or giving intermediate singers a chance to work on legit phrasing with a familiar text, this octavo delivers.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening phrase with a gentle swell rather than attacking; the hymn's reverent character demands space and breath before the surge of praise.
  • Let the harmonic rhythm guide dynamics. Longer note values are opportunities to lean slightly into the chord; shorter passages move with cleaner articulation.
  • Balance the alto and tenor lines carefully in the middle sections; they carry inner harmonic color that can easily disappear under soprano prominence.

How to use it

Place this as a centerpiece in a sacred concert, where its hymnic strength anchors a program of more modern works. It also functions beautifully as a festival piece or as the opening number in a service of thanksgiving and dedication.

Skills your students will build

  • Legit phrasing and breath control in hymnic style
  • Part independence in four-part harmony
  • Blending sustained vowels across an ensemble
  • Responding to harmonic rhythm for dynamic nuance

You May Also Like