She has been lauded as "a remarkably original voice"[2] by Opera News and is noted for her contributions to contemporary classical music.
Her compositions have been performed by the New York Philharmonic, Orchestra of St. Luke's, the Tanglewood and Caramoor Music Festivals, and many other groups and venues.
[14] Her works have been performed by prestigious ensembles, including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the New Orleans Symphony, and the New York Philharmonic.
[15] Additional Roles and Initiatives As Composer-in-Residence at the New York City Opera (1998–2001),[16] Drattell launched the annual "Showcasing American Composers" series to highlight emerging talent, including works by Scott Wheeler.
Selected Operas “Festival of Regrets" (1999) “Lilith" (2001) "Nicholas and Alexandra" (2003) "Best Friends" (2005, with Wendy Wasserstein and Christopher Durang) Selected Orchestral Works "Fire Dances" (1986) "The Fire Within" (1989) "Sorrow is Not Melancholy" (1993) Honors and Awards Drattell's accolades include: The Leonard Bernstein Fellowship in Composition at Tanglewood[19] Commissions from the Fromm Foundation and Meet the Composer[20] An NEA Grant and ASCAP awards[21]