OUP Women Composers Orchestral, Opera, Chamber, Instrumental and Choral Catalogue

Sarah Quartel God with

Sarah Quartel God with me SATB unaccompanied Vocal score 9780193543850 Digital 9780193543867 This a beautiful and meditative setting of a translated text from Carmina Gadelica, a collection of Gaelic hymns, prayers, and other texts. With gentle suspensions and exquisite harmonies, this anthem by Quartel is warm, refreshing, and uplifting, perfectly demonstrating her signature style. 3 minutes How can I keep from singing? SSAA or SATB or TTBB unaccompanied SATB Vocal score 9780193524590 SATB Digital 9780193538603 SSAA Vocal score 9780193522084 SSAA Digital 9780193538252 TTBB Vocal score 9780193560727 TTBB Digital 9780193560864 This lively reimagining of the traditional hymn is a thrilling a cappella arrangement that pairs the soaring legato melody with a rhythmic vocal accompaniment. These elements capture both the gentle hope and the profound joy contained in the text. Also including moments of tenderness and reflection, the piece comes to a rousing close with an energy that engages both singers and audience. 4 minutes Sanctum SSSAA unaccompanied Vocal score 9780193413382 Digital 9780193536791 Sanctum is a captivating setting of four movements of the Requiem text, inspired by the landscape of the west coast of Canada. Each movement depicts an aspect of Vancouver Island (the water, mountains, wind, and sky), exploring landscape as a place of healing and sanctuary. The combined effect is both atmospheric and dramatic. 10 minutes Choral Works Secular A Winter Day SATB (with divisions), solo cello, and piano Vocal score 9780193514409 Cello part 9780193517806 This five-movement work celebrates the long Canadian winter, setting texts by the composer, Sara Teasdale, Lucy Maud Montgomery (of ‘Anne of Green Gables’ fame), and Melville Cane. Each movement depicts a different time of day, beginning with the cold darkness before dawn and concluding with the evening turning into dusk and then darkness. The music conjures up vivid images of a cold and crisp winter, and of swirling, dancing snowflakes. 17 minutes 72

Choral Leaflets/Octavos Secular Alice SSA and piano Vocal score 9780193392236 Digital 9780193536104 Alice is a quirky, light-hearted celebration of the Alice books by Lewis Carroll. The tale of an encounter with the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, and the Hatter is underpinned by a lively, characterful piano part. Spirited, fun, and with great potential for dramatic performance. 4 minutes After the Rain SSA and piano Vocal score 9780193392236 Digital 9780193564152 Setting words by Chief Dan George, this optimistic work reminds us that there is still beauty to be found in times of trouble and that difficult days will not last forever. The balanced vocal lines will be enjoyed by youth and adult upper-voice choirs. 3.5 minutes All shall be well SSAA, violin & piano Vocal score 9780193550728 Digital 9780193551756 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. 4.5 minutes All the Way Home SSA or SATB and piano SSA Vocal score 9780193525900 SSA Digital 9780193538696 SATB Vocal score 9780193543799 SATB Digital 9780193543805 This piece was 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 nature of the piece: peaceful, content, and easy-going. 3.5 minutes As you sing SSAA and hand drum Vocal score 9780193527522 Digital 9780193530508 In this fast and energetic piece, Quartel sets her own text celebrating the joy of singing. The melody weaves in and out of the texture, supported by dynamic vocal accompaniment and rhythmically driven by the drum. 3 minutes The Beat of a Different Drum Cambiata Bar or SA, piano, and hand drum CBar Vocal score 9780193417670 CBar Digital 9780193537248 SA Vocal score 9780193512719 SA Digital 9780193538085 This composition sets the composer’s own text celebrating freedom of expression and the music within each of us. Accompanied by hand drum and piano, the piece is an exciting and engaging sing with legato, two-part passages, and vocal percussion. The CBar vocal score is part of the Emerging Voices series. 3 minutes Be like the bird SA and piano Vocal score 9780193565890 In Be like the bird, Quartel sets an English translation of a text by Victor Hugo to lyrical melodies and rising sequences that reflect the uplifting message of the words. A passage from the original French text is set to the same melody, before being interwoven with the English text. 3.5 minutes The Bird’s Lullaby SSAA or SATB unaccompanied SSAA Vocal score 9780193524668 SSAA Digital 9780193538627 SATB Vocal score 9780193543690 SATB Digital 9780193543713 This a cappella setting of evocative words by E. Pauline Johnson is immediately appealing, with its playful syncopations and dancing, wordless accompaniment. 3 minutes Sarah Quartel 73