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With its gospel-inspired style and heartfelt message, “I Lift-a My Hand” is a spirited call to kindness, unity, and love. Its vibrant rhythms, engaging lyrics, and uplifting refrain encourage singers and audiences alike to extend compassion and shine light into the darkness. A powerful addition to concerts emphasizing community or social harmony! SATB with male and female solos.
“Heart, We Will Forget Him”, with words by Emily Dickinson and music by Patti Drennan, beautifully conveys themes of loss and resilience. Its hauntingly lyrical lines are set to expressive music, creating a poignant and moving experience for both singers and audiences. Whether performed with or without optional violin, this piece offers a powerful exploration of grief and healing.
“If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking,” written by Patti Drennan, is a heartfelt choral setting of one of Emily Dickinson’s poignant poems. This beautiful composition captures themes of empathy and compassion, offering a reflective and moving performance for concerts or services. Part of a set of three poems by Dickinson, it brings emotional depth and timeless meaning to any program.
“Hope is the Thing with Feathers”, based on Emily Dickinson’s poignant poem set to music by Patti Drennan, is a serene and uplifting choral piece. With its gentle, flowing melodies and evocative text, it captures the enduring strength and comfort of hope. This setting brings a sense of peace and inspiration to performances, offering a reflective moment for both singers and audiences.
Patti Drennan has taken several of our most cherished Holy Week and Easter hymns and revitalized them in this superb collection. From the film-score drama of “The Day of Resurrection” to the gospel-tinged “Ride On, King Jesus,” these selections will meet the needs of pianists serving in contemporary, blended, and traditional worship settings. This book has received the JW Pepper "EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD".
Featuring six well-crafted choral pieces for tenor-bass choirs that don't require additional divisi beyond two parts, this reproducible collection is a great addition to your choral library. These pieces strike the right balance between maturity and accessibility, with quality texts and musical settings that will resonate with singers of all ages. It's flexible and reproducible, so you will always be prepared with repertoire on any rehearsal day, no matter how many singers are present. Simply project or make as many copies as you need – and you can reuse this repertoire year after year. The piano accompaniments are available separately as downloadable MP3s. Each piece is also available for purchase individually.
A hymn with purpose, this gentle call to service and devotion is based on a winsome Scottish folk melody and an 18th-century text. The verses gracefully build upon one another until reaching a spiritual resolution defining the mission of the text.
This stunning and sophisticated setting of the beloved English tune will captivate your mature singers. The rich textures and full chords resonate with majestic warmth and depth. An optional oboe part included in the choral score enhances the piece’s expressive and soaring qualities. (Performance mp3 is sung by Sterling Ensemble Los Angeles as performed on Patti's new "Echoes of Grace" album.)
Patti Drennan brings us this vibrant spiritual, ideal for Ascension Sunday, Palm Sunday, or any general worship service. Beginning with a robust vocal fanfare, the music quickly settles into a rhythmic groove that will keep feet tapping throughout. The bluesy piano accompaniment and tight vocal harmonies make this an inspired selection that choirs will want to sing again and again!
"Blessed Assurance" with a gospel groove is the arrangement style Patti has chosen for this beloved hymn. Incorporating a new "B" section for interest, this is one you're sure to enjoy playing!
Perfect for a recital or simple for pleasure, this jazzy version of Louis Armstrong's "Cool Yule" is one for your holiday repertoire!
This uplifting arrangement of a spiritual favorite is sure to get your toes tapping! Intermediate level and available for immediate download.
If you like lush, unexpected jazz harmonies, then this arrangement of "Lord, I Want to Be a Christian" is the right one for you. Check it out!
A fresh arrangement of "O Christmas Tree" has a little swing feel and will be a favorite of young to "seasoned" pianists.
This delightful arrangement of "Pat-a-Pan" is sure to be a joy for any pianist to play, either for worship, postlude or simply for pleasure. Written for an intermediate level, this is sure to bring a smile to your fingers!
This fun jazz waltz arrangement of "We Three Kings" is one of Patti's favorite styles to arrange. Add a little string bass and soft drumkit with brushes and you have a sweet new setting of an old Christmas favorite!
Smooth, silky and gospel jazz describes this arrangement of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". Every pianist will have a great time incorporating this arrangement into a worship service or in his or her repertoire.
Exsultate Deo emerges as a thrilling SATB choral piece, introducing a fresh and captivating experience with its infectious melody and lively rhythmic elements. Perfect for both concerts and festivals, this composition promises an exhilarating performance, combining the joyous spirit of celebration with intricate musicality, ensuring a memorable and engaging experience for singers and audiences alike.
A profoundly moving Pamela Stewart text that reminds us of the depth of God's love. A timeless message presented in a modern ballad, this anthem appeals to diverse worship styles. The text is treated respectfully, without being obscured by the choral texture. Sections of unison writing deliver the message with simple sincerity. A truly special selection.
Accessible Solo Repertoire for voice contains 10 newly arranged folk songs and spirituals by some of the biggest names in the choral world. Written at an accessible level, these solos are perfect for any performance including festivals and adjudications. Using their vast knowledge of the vocal repertoire, as well as their experience as educators, this wonderfully talented group of arrangers have compiled a collection of solos that are fresh, dynamic, and sure to be an instant favorite in the modern choir room. Each book comes with beautifully set solo and accompaniment parts, full recordings for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Voice, and Piano only recordings of each piece available for free download from the Excelcia Music Publishing Website.
Featuring two gospel evergreens, this happy hymn arrangement will be an instant favorite! The fun-to-play piano part supports well on its own, or add in the optional rhythm section to complete the package.