Oxford University Press Carry the Music - Quartel - Unison/2pt

Author/Composer:

QUARTEL, SARAH

Instrumentation:

UNISON ACCOMP

Genre:

FESTIVAL

Grade/Level:

MEDIUM-ADVANCED

Model #:

9780193568167

Composer: Sarah Quartel
Format: Choral Octavo
Voicing: Unison (optional 2nd Part) with piano

Arranged here for unison voices and piano, this uplifting and affirmatory piece sets a text by the composer inspired by the reflections of the Northwest Girlchoir on what their choir means to them. A warm first verse and chorus is transposed into 6/8, taking on a dance-like feel, while the piano's continuous quaver movement echoes the text's encouragement to 'carry the music on'. The gradual building of textures creates an atmosphere of heartfelt celebration of choral singing, leading to the profound closing words 'I hear you. I see you too'.
Duration: 3:30