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Product Description for SSAA, violin, and piano This uplifting piece sets a text inspired by Julian of Norwich, with additions by the composer. Quartel's intertwining vocal lines are beautifully combined with a soaring violin part and flowing piano accompaniment, illustrating the joy and power of song. 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 musical composition investigates the intersection of choral vocal arrangement and instrumental accompaniment to convey themes of hope and spiritual resilience. Sarah Quartel, a Canadian composer and educator, utilizes the historical inspiration of Julian of Norwich to construct a contemporary choral work. The piece employs a specific instrumentation of SSAA voices, violin, and piano to explore the emotional resonance of the text through harmonic interplay and melodic development.
What You Will Find
Experts in choral education frequently identify Quartel's work as accessible yet sophisticated repertoire for treble ensembles. The composition is noted for its effective balance between vocal lines and instrumental support, making it a frequent selection for educational and concert settings.
Page Count:
16
Publication Date:
2021-05-17
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193550725
ISBN-13:
9780193550728
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