The King Of Love My Shepherd Is (arr. Patti Drennan): SATB Choral Octavo
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The King Of Love My Shepherd Is (arr. Patti Drennan): SATB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Patti Drennan

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 14
SKU: 35-DS00427842

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About the Arranger: Patti Drennan

Patti Drennan

Patti Drennan's career in choral music spans four decades of teaching, composing, and arranging. She earned degrees in music education from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma, then spent 28 years directing choirs in Norman Public Schools, where her ensembles consistently earned superior ratings and she received the Director of Distinction Award from the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association.

With over 425 published choral octavos and two million copies in circulation, Drennan has established herself as a prolific and trusted voice in sacred and secular choral literature. She has led workshops and clinics across 19 states and Canada, served as a guest director for church composer weekends, and continues to write, arrange, and conduct music reading sessions for publishers. Her compositions have reached national stages, including a piece performed at Carnegie Hall as part of "Sing for the Cure."

Why we love this

Drennan's arrangement brings fresh harmonic color and singability to a beloved hymn tune without losing its reverent character. The writing sits comfortably for mixed voices across a 14-page score, making it accessible for community choirs and capable church ensembles alike. Her gift for balancing musical sophistication with practical voicing means your singers can focus on the text and its meaning rather than wrestling with the mechanics.

What to expect

There is a quiet dignity here, anchored by the timeless melody but supported by harmonies that feel both warm and introspective. The arrangement lets the shepherd imagery of the text settle into listeners' hearts through careful voice leading and harmonic pacing.

Who it's for

This is ideal for church choirs seeking a fresh, thoughtful setting of a familiar hymn, as well as community and school ensembles looking for sacred repertoire with strong musical substance. It works equally well as an anthem for a Sunday service or as a concert selection where reverence and sincerity matter.

How to get the most out of it

  • Attend to the text painting throughout. Drennan's harmonic choices underscore key theological moments in the lyrics, so shape your phrasing to let those gestures breathe.
  • Check the alto and tenor lines early in rehearsal. These inner voices carry important harmonic color that can get lost if they're not confident and supported by the accompaniment.
  • Balance your sopranos on the exposed melody moments. The arrangement gives them prominent statements, and a ringing, centered tone will carry the full intention of the hymn text.

How to use it

Consider this a cornerstone piece for a spring or Easter service, or as the reflective centerpiece of a concert that mixes sacred and secular works. It pairs beautifully alongside contemporary hymn settings and spiritual arrangements, offering a bridge between traditional hymnody and more modern interpretations.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading SATB voicing with attention to inner voice independence
  • Singing hymn-based melodies with textual sensitivity and phrase shaping
  • Ensemble balance when the melody moves between voice parts
  • Connecting theological language to harmonic and melodic gesture

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