The Daffodils: SSA Choral Octavo
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The Daffodils: SSA Choral Octavo

Arranged by Patti Drennan

Item: 35-DS00262583
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00262583

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About the Arranger: Patti Drennan

Patti Drennan

Patti Drennan's career spans three decades of choral leadership in Oklahoma public schools, where her ensembles consistently earned superior ratings at festivals and competitions. She received her bachelor's degree in music education from Oklahoma State University and her master's from the University of Oklahoma, establishing herself as both a dedicated educator and a prolific composer and arranger.

With over 425 choral octavos published by major houses and sales exceeding two million copies, Drennan has built a reputation for accessible, musically sound arrangements. She has clinicked in 19 states across the US and Canada, adjudicated choral contests regionally, and served as music director at First Baptist Church, Norman. She continues to lead composer weekends, facilitate music reading sessions for publishers, and perform with her daughter Emily in symphonic and collaborative settings.

Why we love this

Drennan understands what works in rehearsal and on concert. This setting captures the lyrical warmth of Wordsworth's beloved poem while keeping the vocal ranges accessible for developing choirs, giving singers an arrangement they can own emotionally without drowning in technical complexity.

What to expect

Wordsworth's daffodils come alive through music that feels unhurried and reflective. The harmonic language sits comfortably in the voices while sustaining a quiet dignity that invites singers and listeners alike to linger with the text.

Who it's for

This arrangement fits well in intermediate to advanced high school choirs and select middle school ensembles with solid musicianship. It works equally effectively in community and church choirs seeking repertoire that balances accessibility with genuine musical substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the upper voices carefully in early rehearsals so the melody emerges clearly without the altos losing their harmonic foundation.
  • Allow time for sopranos to explore the text expressively; the piece rewards singers who connect each phrase to the imagery of the daffodils.
  • Shape the dynamic arc around the overall emotional arc of the poem rather than treating each section as separate units.

How to use it

Include this on a spring concert celebrating poetry and nature, or program it as a palate cleanser between more dramatic or energetic selections. The modest page count and performance demands make it ideal for building confidence in younger choirs without requiring excessive rehearsal investment.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustained vowel formation across an extended phrase
  • Blending three-part writing with clear harmonic function
  • Text painting and expressive phrase shaping
  • SSA range awareness and transition techniques

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