Snow Angel

Snow Angel for SATB, solo cello, djembe, and piano Snow Angel is an evocative five-movement work exploring themes of love, rebirth, and beauty. It may be performed with narration and features a haunting cello line. The emotive and pictorial musical language allows performers to play an active role in the storytelling. Also available in a […]

Wexford Carol

Wexford Carol for SATB and Piano ‘Quartel”s arrangement of this well-known Irish carol is distinctly refreshing, characterized in part by its charming and sparkling piano part. The middle section offers an opportunity for both the choir and pianist to shine individually, and explores further the beautiful modal harmonies of the original melody.’ Komponist: Sarah Quartel, […]

Sing, my Child

Sing, my Child for SATB unaccompanied with hand drum This piece sets a joyful text celebrating the beauty found all around us. Characterized by tight harmonies and a dynamic hand drum line, the buoyant 7/8 metre drives the piece forward. Lush harmonies colour the hymn-like B section as the text evolves into a call for […]

I remember

I remember for unison upper voices and piano I remember sets a text reflecting on the wonder of the natural world and the people who shape our lives. The stirring melody calls to mind the folksong tradition, and is underpinned by a gently flowing piano accompaniment. Also available in versions for SA, SABar, and solo […]

Songbird

Songbird for SSA unaccompanied Songbird sets an evocative text describing songbirds that spin tunes of gold. The catchy, colourful melody is first presented by tutti voices, and is then woven through the vocal parts, often to scat accompaniment. The setting ends with an effective passage of close imitation. Komponist: Sarah Quartel, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford […]

Wide Open Spaces

Wide Open Spaces for TTBB and piano This work reflects on the journeys to be found in the wide open spaces within ourselves and the world around us. An uplifting melody opens out into an expansive texture with rich harmonies, followed by a playful episode of scat singing and a resolute final chorus, bringing this […]

Sing, my Child

Sing, my Child for SSAA and hand drum Sing, my Child sets a joyful text celebrating the beauty found all around us in everyday life. Characterized by tight harmonies and a dynamic percussion line, the buoyant 7/8 metre of the opening drives the piece forward. Komponist: Sarah Quartel, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford University Press, Edition: […]

This we know

This we know for SSA and piano Setting a moving text inspired by Chief Seattle, Quartel appeals for better stewardship of the planet through gentle flowing lines and expansive textures. The melodies are accessible throughout and well supported by the piano accompaniment, while the swells and falls in dynamics offer a sense of organicity. Komponist: […]

In time of silver rain

In time of silver rain for unison voices and piano Dieses weltliche Werk für Oberstimmen vertont einfühlsam das gleichnamige Gedicht von Langston Hughes. Es zeichnet sich durch eine beschwingte melodische Linie, einen wortgewandten Satz und einen wirkungsvollen Klavierpart aus. Auch erhältlich in den Versionen für SA und Klavier, SABar und Klavier und Solostimme (hoch/tief). Komponist: […]

All the way home

All the way home for SSA and piano ‘This work was inspired by the Radcliffe Ladies” Choir and their motto ”friendship through singing”. The lilting vocal lines are underpinned by a delicate piano part, and the opening performance direction, ”contentedly rocking”, describes the overall nature of the piece: peaceful, content, and easy-going.’ Komponist: Sarah Quartel, […]

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