for SATB and piano – 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. 
Performed  by Ely Consort, directed by Sarah MacDonald

for SATB and piano – 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. Performed by Ely Consort, directed by Sarah MacDonald

'Hope' is the thing with feathers – Sarah Quartel

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'Hope' is the thing with feathers – Sarah Quartel

'Hope' is the thing with feathers – Sarah Quartel