SKU: OU.9780193572935
ISBN 9780193572935. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSAA and piano Presented here in an arrangement for upper-voices, this is a beautiful setting of an evocative poem by Emily Dickinson that explores the symbolization of hope as a bird. Quartel offers soaring melodic lines, rich harmonies, and a fluttering accompaniment to illustrate the persistence of hope even through hardship.
SKU: OU.9780193573086
ISBN 9780193573086. 11 x 9 inches.
For SSAA and piano She Sang the Stars uses the lens of Elias Lonnrot's Finnish epic, the Kalevala, to explore the stages of womanhood. With all texts in English translation, the work's outer movements act as an introduction and conclusion, while the central movements profile three female characters from the Kalevala at different stages of life.
SKU: OU.9780193572591
ISBN 9780193572591. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSAA unaccompanied This carol for a cappella choir juxtaposes Latin text with a jubilee spiritual celebrating the Magi who saw the star to lead them to the newborn child. The natural rhythmic energy is amplified by syncopations added as the song progresses. Versions for mixed voices and TTBB voices are also available.
SKU: OU.9780193530294
ISBN 9780193530294. 11 x 9 inches.
For SSAA and piano This is a beautiful piece setting an evocative text by Anne Bronte that explores natural imagery on a blustery day and the feelings they inspire. Supported by the piano acccompaniment, Quartel's soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and syncopated rhythms illustrate the power of the wind.
SKU: OU.9780193552272
ISBN 9780193552272. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSAA and piano Refuge sets a powerful Sara Teasdale poem that perfectly captures the healing power of singing: 'For with my singing I can make a refuge for my spirit's sake'. Quartel's musical structure complements the narrative, opening and closing with music marked 'resilient and strong', with a 'warm and hopeful' central section.
SKU: OU.9780193528178
ISBN 9780193528178. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSAA unaccompanied Oliver Tarney has re-worked his popular unaccompanied minature The Waiting Sky for upper voices. While it would make a beautiful addition to a concert programme at other times of the year, the setting is perfect as a reflective carol for Advent, anticipating the wonder of the birth of Christ.
