Commonly set to the text “Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven”, this hymn made the cut for my wedding processional, in the form of an arrangement used at a Royal Coronation. My fabulous organist didn’t bat an eye at the absolute micro-managing of the arrangements…
Elizabeth’s Choice
Interlude
https://www.morningstarmusic.com/catalog/product/view/id/56234/s/lauda-anima-introduction/category/2/
$3.00
Billed as an introduction, I could see for this as an interlude as well. It’s brief with a short trumpet introduction by Dale Krider.
Introduction
https://www.morningstarmusic.com/praise-my-soul-lauda-anima-introduction.html
$5.00
This introduction by Robert Hobby scratches my itch for a grand opening for a grand hymn.
Reharmonization/Descant
I personally play the 4th verse straight out of the Hymnal 1982 and have my soprano sing the corresponding descant.
The Wedding Pick – Richard Warner (Introduction, Reharmonization, and Tag)
Despite using it for my wedding, it’s not my go-to for congregational accompaniment. Nothing wrong with it, just not my first choice! It’s by Richard Warner and was extraordinarily difficult to find. I think I bought it off some random EBay seller. I see now that a version exists for sale – maybe in my pre-wedding hysteria I missed it.
https://www.stantons.com/sheet-music/title/wedding-ceremony-the/50332220/
Buy the book for $14.99
Michael Burkhardt (Solo piece to be excerpted)
https://www.morningstarmusic.com/praise-my-soul-the-king-of-heaven-downloadable.html
$5.00
This solo is worth learning for its own sake, but certainly has some excerptible moments.
William McNair (Reharmonization and Introduction)
https://www.hymnsfororgan.org/lauda-anima
FREE
Our hero, hymnsfororgan.org has both an introduction and reharmonization for this tune. They are less dense than other interpretations, perfect for a more stripped down interpretation.
Jason Payne (Introduction)
https://lorenz.com/shop/lorenz-products/lauda-anima-1
$2.95
This arrangement begins in Dflat and modulates to D – it’s very accessible and voiced high.
Sean Jackson (Reharmonization)
https://blog.seanjacksonmusic.com/product/sheet-music-praise-my-soul-the-king-of-heaven-lauda-anima-reharmonization/
$3.50
I can’t speak much to this arrangement – decided against buying it for now, but love to hear reviews!
Wayne Wold (Descant & Accompaniment)
https://www.morningstarmusic.com/alleluia-song-of-gladness-praise-my-soul-the-king-of-heaven-descant-and-alternate-harmonization.html
$5.00
Set to the text “Alleluia, Song of Gladness”, this appears to be a good option for those looking for an alternative for the final verse.
Dallas Blair (Solo Trumpet Introduction/Descant with Accompaniment)
https://www.morningstarmusic.com/catalog/product/view/id/56235/s/praise-my-soul-the-king-of-heaven-introduction-and-descant/category/2/
$5.00
For those with a trumpet player!
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