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Product Description for SATB and piano With a text by the composer, this work was originally inspired by members of the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto 'friendship through singing'. The lilting vocal lines are subtly underpinned by a delicate piano accompaniment, and the opening performance direction, 'contentedly rocking', describes the overall nature of the piece: peaceful, content, and easy-going. Also available in a version for SSA and piano in the Songbird series. About the Author Sarah Quartel is a Canadian composer and educator known for her fresh and exciting approach to choral music. She celebrates the musical potential of all learners by providing singers access to engaging repertoire and transformative musical experiences. Deeply inspired by the life-changing relationships that can occur while making choral music, Sarah writes in a way that connects singer to singer, ensemble to conductor, and performer to audience. Although she has been a full-time composer since 2017, Sarah chooses to remain connected to her past as a music educator and is a guest teacher in her hometown of London, Canada. Sarah continues to work as a clinician and conductor at music education and choral events at home and abroad.
This work investigates the intersection of communal choral performance and the emotional resonance of friendship through music. Sarah Quartel, a Canadian composer and educator, utilizes her background in choral pedagogy to craft a piece that emphasizes the connection between performers. The composition serves as a practical application of her philosophy that choral music should foster relationships between singers, conductors, and audiences.
What You Will Find
Choral directors frequently cite Quartel's work as accessible repertoire that balances technical ease with expressive potential. Experts highlight this piece as a standard selection for ensembles seeking to emphasize group unity and lyrical phrasing.
Page Count:
8
Publication Date:
2021-02-04
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193543796
ISBN-13:
9780193543799
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