Sheet Music Downloads by Patti Drennan

A syncopated opening riff in the lower voices lays the groundwork for this quintessential a cappella spiritual. When the other voices join, we begin a journey of texture, harmonic development, and for...

Following a short a cappella vocal fanfare, this exuberant work transitions into a lively 12/8 theme with full vocal textures and rich harmonies. The middle section is a contrasting slower 4/4 legato...

A syncopated opening bass lick lays the groundwork for this quintessential a cappella spiritual. When the other voices join, we begin a journey of texture, harmonic development, and form, indicative o...

An a cappella spiritual that showcases two of your soloists, "Freedom, Come For Me" is a sure winner that will have your audience on their feet on the final chord! Incorporating call and response betw...

Lux Aeterna Domine is a moving, a cappella piece that incorporates the Latin text for "May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord." The antiphon "Lux Aeterna Domine" brings to mind the ancient custom o...

From a 10th century Latin hymn, O Light born of light, this soaring work for treble voices and violin (or other C instrument) will add elegance and beauty to Christmas and other concerts. Recommended...

Uses: General Patti Drennan always composes with great spirit and verve. This fresh take on the spiritual does not disappoint, incorporating Every Time I Feel the Spirit with The Gospel Train. Thisan...

Uses: Palm Sunday Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 19:28-38 This joyful anthem for Palm Sunday retells the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem as crowds shouted, 'Hosanna, hosanna! Blessed is He who com...

Sparkling with classical joy, this cheerful number gives choirs an approachable yet impressive anthem for general occasions. Using accessible contrapuntal devices, the piece has an old soul yet remain...

Sparkling with classical joy, this cheerful number gives choirs an approachable yet impressive anthem for general occasions. Using accessible contrapuntal devices, the piece has an old soul yet remain...

From the Edgar Allan Poe poem, this tragic tale of ill-fated lovers will be great fun for a men's chorus to rehearse and perform. Your singers will display their dramatic flair as they relate this sad...

Uses: Lent, Holy Week, general Scripture: John 15:13; Matthew 27:28-29; Philippians 2:11 From Patti Drennan's solo book and CD, A Shelter in the Time of Storm, comes a choral arrangement of awell-kno...

He's Goin' Away well-known folk melody set for SAB voices with beautiful harmonies and has accessible ranges for all voice parts. Arranger Patti Drennan is a master at presenting familiar songs in lov...

Flute, wind chimes, rain stick, djembe and shaker contribute to the reflective mood of this musical setting of a Lakota poem. The modal melodies, vocal effects and rising and falling phrasing offer ap...

Here is a reverent setting of a popular communion spiritual arranged with the moderate-sized church choir in mind. Opportunities for unaccompanied singing mingle with sections of lushly accompanied mo...

A song of the spirit and a call to salvation, this anthem is an instant winner. Set in the style of a gospel waltz, the inspiring words invite joy and celebrate the many ministries associated with wat...

Uses: General, Youth Choir, Concert Scripture: John 5:4; Daniel 7:10; Matthew 26:53 This concert pleaser, suitable for church and school choirs, brings a cheerful jazzy quality to the new music paired...

Uses: Holy Week, Good Friday Scripture: Matthew 27:28-29 In this unique arrangement, the celebrated PASSION CHORALE is arranged for choir, congregation, piano and organ. With its essentially tradition...

Uses: General, Communion Scripture: Psalm 78:19; I Corinthians 11:20-34; Matthew 14:13-21 An engaging text that connects the miracle feeding of the 5000 with the mystery of communion is at the heart o...

Uses: General, Youth Choir Scripture: John 4:1-42; John 7:38; Revelation 21:6 Abundant joy punctuates this gospel-styled choral while projecting a musical invitation to come and experience the goodnes...