Arrangement of a beloved hymn; opening a cappella section; easily learned; guitar chords contained in the choral - Patti Drennan infuses a new freshness into this well-loved favorite. Her arrangement of this old standard has both a folk and modern feel. Simple part writing makes this a breeze for your choir to learn! Unexpected harmonic changes are Patti Drennan’s trademark, and this piece has its share of delightful tonalities. The mixture of both familiar and contemporary harmonies is definitely new. The Old Rugged Cross may be one of the best-loved hymns of all time. This arrangement will quickly become a favorite as well.