Patrick M. Liebergen Sheet Music

About Patrick M. Liebergen

Patrick M. Liebergen (1949-2020) was a highly respected American choral editor, arranger, and composer, widely recognized for his significant contributions to both church and school music. His primary musical style encompassed sacred and secular choral works, often featuring accessible arrangements of masterworks from various historical periods, alongside his original compositions. Liebergen's extensive body of work and his dedication to choral education have left a lasting impact on musicians and ensembles across the United States and Canada.

  • Dr. Liebergen served as the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and held multiple advanced music degrees from St. Norbert College, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
  • His compositions and arrangements received significant acclaim, including winning the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association Composition Competition and having a choral work featured in a Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas special.
  • Throughout his celebrated career, Liebergen appeared as a conductor and clinician across North America, and his works were performed in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, and St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

Performing the music of Patrick M. Liebergen offers a rewarding experience for a wide range of musicians, particularly choral ensembles and vocalists. His sheet music, which includes numerous choral collections, cantatas, and vocal solo collections, is thoughtfully edited and arranged, making historical masterworks accessible to contemporary church and school choirs, as well as more advanced groups. Liebergen's works often feature clear notation, suggested dynamics, and playable keyboard accompaniments, sometimes with optional instrumental parts like flutes, ensuring that performers of various skill levels can engage with and successfully perform rich and meaningful musical pieces.

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